Influence of process-based, stochastic and deterministic methods for representing heterogeneity in fluvial geothermal systems

Focus is on comparing stochastic, process-based and deterministic methods for modelling heterogeneity in hydraulic properties of fluvial geothermal reservoirs. Models are considered a generalized representation of a fluvial sequence in the upper part of the Gassum Formation in northern Denmark. Two ensemble realizations of process-based and...

Uncertainty quantification in a heterogeneous fluvial sandstone reservoir using GPU-based Monte Carlo simulation

The efficient operation and management of a geothermal project can be largely affected by geological, physical, operational and economic uncertainties. Systematic uncertainty quantification (UQ) involving these parameters helps to determine the probability of the focused outputs, e.g., energy production, Net Present Value (NPV), etc. However,...

Techno-economic performance optimization of hydrothermal doublet systems: Application to the Al Wajh basin, Western Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has vast geothermal energy resources. When developed, these markedly strengthen the country's goals of achieving a carbon-neutral economy. To demonstrate the feasibility and techno-economic performance of small-scale, hydrothermal well doublet systems for direct use in KSA, we perform reservoir and wellbore...

Techno-economic assessment and operational CO₂ emissions of High-Temperature Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (HT-ATES) using demand-driven and subsurface-constrained dimensioning

High-Temperature – Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (HT-ATES) can significantly increase Renewable Energy Sources (RES) capacity and storage temperature levels compared to traditional ATES, while improving efficiency. Combined assessment of subsurface performance and surface District Heating Networks (DHN) is key, but poses challenges for...

The fault plane as the main fluid pathway: Geothermal field development options under subsurface and operational uncertainty

Geothermal energy is gaining momentum as a renewable energy source. Reservoir simulation studies are often used to understand the underlying physics interactions and support decision making. Uncertainty related to geothermal systems can be substantial for subsurface and operational parameters and their interaction with regards to the output...

Interference between geothermal doublets across a fault under subsurface uncertainty: Implications for field development and regulation

Direct Use Geothermal Systems (DUGS) are increasing their installed capacity worldwide and denser developments with multiple doublets are becoming more common. Interference between doublets therefore becomes an additional concern to subsurface uncertainties. Faults can be either barriers or conduits to flow and can affect the fluid pathways...

Economic and fault stability analysis of geothermal field development in direct-use hydrothermal reservoirs

The installed capacity of geothermal systems for direct use of heat is increasing worldwide. As their number and density is increasing, the their interaction with subsurface faults becomes more important as they could lead to safety risks from induced seismicity. Assessment and management of such risks is essential for the further development...

Interdependencies between physical, design and operational parameters for direct use geothermal heat in faulted hydrothermal reservoirs

Interest in direct use geothermal systems is increasing due to their ability to supply renewable, environmentally friendly heat. Such systems are mostly developed in conduction dominated geological settings where faults are often encountered. Interdependencies between physical, design and operational parameters make it difficult to assess the...

Corrigendum to “Interdependencies between physical, design and operational parameters for direct use geothermal heat in faulted hydrothermal reservoirs” [Geothermics, 86 (2020) 101806](S0375650519303785)(10.1016/j.geothermics.2020.101806)

As the code was actively developed during the time of publication, the published data suffer from an error with regards to the discount factor applied during the NPV calculation. The published data NPV has been calculated for periods of 100 days, while the discount rate applied was the quoted Annual Discount Rate (ADR) value of the manuscript...

Performance influences of a deep high temperature fractured geothermal system

To assess the influences of various parameters in ultra deep (>4km), high temperature, fractured geothermal systems, the system's NPV was evaluated as these parameters were varied. The examined fracture network had multiple fractures leading between the wells in a single doublet. The tested input parameters concern rock matrix parameters ...

Uncertainty quantification of a real low-enthalpy geothermal reservoir

The efficient development of a geothermal field can be largely affected by the inherent geological and physical uncertainties. Besides, the uncertain operational and economic parameters can also impact the profit of a project. Systematic uncertainty quantification involving these parameters helps to determine the probability of concerning...

From outcrop scanlines to discrete fracture networks, an integrative workflow

Understanding fractures and fracture networks is essential for the investigation and use of subsurface reservoirs. The aim is to predict the fractures and the fracture network when there is no direct access to subsurface images available. This article presents a universal workflow to numerically compute a discrete fracture network by combining...

A fracture flow permeability and stress dependency simulation applied to multi-reservoirs, multi-production scenarios analysis

The use of the subsurface and the exploitation of subsurface resources require prior knowledge of fluid flow through fracture networks. For nuclear waste disposal, for the enhancement of hydrocarbon recovery from a field, or the development of an enhanced geothermal system (EGS), it is fundamental to constrain the fractures and the fracture...

Predictive Mechanical model for fracture stimulation in an enhanced geothermal system (EGS) context

Predictive mechanical model for fracture stimulation in an enhanced geothermal system (EGS) context