Speaker
Dr
Pierre UNGEMACH
(Chief executive, GPC INSTRUMENTATION PROCESS (GPC IP))
Description
The ambitious development goals set by the geothermal community for projected geopower and geoheat capacities in year 2050, 140 GWel (including engineered geothermal systems – EGS) and 800 GWth respectively, act as a strong stimulus for technological innovation.
In this perspective the present paper focuses on key segments aimed at (i) improving drilling success ratios, (ii) reclaiming, cogeneration eligible, medium enthalpy sources, (iii) upgrading well performance and longevities, and (iv) securing sustainable reservoir management.
Accordingly the following key issues will be addressed.
• structural geomodelling of complex reservoir
• 3D seismic assisted well targeting
• novel well architectures (subhorizontal, multileg, corrosion/scaling resistant wellbore designs)
• high temperature/high flow/deep seated pumping equipment
• downhole chemical inhibition and production control lines
• high temperature steering and logging while drilling equipment
The seismic risk induced by water injection in sensitive, tectonically active, reservoir environments will be also discussed.
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Author
Dr
Pierre UNGEMACH
(Chief executive, GPC INSTRUMENTATION PROCESS (GPC IP))
