Geothermal Heat and Power

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Geothermal energy is one of the cleanest sources of renewable energy that harnesses the natural heat of the Earth. This energy can be used for generating electricity and providing direct heat for numerous applications such as space heating, water heating, aquaculture, industrial process heat and water desalination. According to the International Energy Agency at the end of 2009, world geothermal energy installed capacity was 11,000 MW for electricity generation and 5 times that for direct use of heat. Forecasts for 2050 presented at the World Geothermal Congress 2010 indicate a possible increase of geothermal direct use of almost 20 times that of current levels.

Geothermal Systems

There are three different ways that power plants process geothermal energy: dry stream, flash stream and binary-cycle. All three methods use Carno-cycle turbines, which drive generators that produce electricity.

We offer engineering, scientific consulting and management services to the worldwide geothermal sector. Our team of experts and engineers provide professional consulting services on all aspects of geothermal from consulting, operational and training services in exploration, through to development, assessment and resource management. We are experienced in all types of geothermal resources, technologies and applications including: low temperature heat pumps, direct-use and power generation (binary, flash steam and EGS). Our professionals offer the full range of technical and engineering services in each phase of geothermal development including:

Geothermal Exploration and Resource Assessment

Our expertise covers the full range of exploration activities including initial surface exploration (chemistry, geology and geophysics) through to exploratory drilling, well testing and reservoir evaluation. We have experience with a large number of different sites and systems around the world and, therefore, the ability to apply analogy-based and statistical interpretative techniques. Our services include:

  • Geology Analysis and Mapping
  • Detailed Geological Survey and Mapping
  • Geophysical Exploration (resistivity survey, seismic, temperature survey/modeling)
  • Geochemistry Studies (elemental and isotopes in water and rock samples)
  • Geotechnical Analysis
  • Well Siting and Well Design
  • Well Testing
  • Geothermal Resource Evaluation
  • Geothermal Reservoir Engineering
  • Geothermal Reservoir Monitoring

Drilling Engineering and Management

We provide engineering services for geothermal drilling as well as acting as the client’s representative during third party drilling (as drilling superintendent). Our drilling services include:

  • Well Siting and Well Pad Preparation
  • Well design, Engineering and Drilling Program Preparation
  • Bid preparation, Contract Documentation and Administration
  • Controlling of Contracts
  • Well Logging
  • Drilling Engineering
  • Inspection of Equipment and Materials

Geothermal Plant Design and Engineering

Our professionals offer comprehensive engineering services in all stages of geothermal energy development including:

  • Project Management
  • Process Design
  • Feasibility Studies & Cost Estimations and Cash Flow Analysis
  • Preliminary Design
  • Site Layout & Planning
  • Plant Design, Including Electrical and Mechanical
  • Equipment Specifications
  • Procurement and Construction Site Supervision
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Environmental Impact Assessments(EIA)

Geothermal Resource Management

As our main focus, our professionals provide a full range of services in resource monitoring and management including:

  • Reservoir Modeling
  • Reservoir Monitoring (geochemistry, temperature, pressure, flow)
  • Reservoir Production Planning and Management Optimization
  • Resource Sustainability Study and Implementation
  • In-well Scaling, Monitoring and Prevention