Research Report

A GeoExchange® to Deep Conventional Geothermal Energy Extraction Technology Spectrum Comparison - Simplified

A GeoExchange® to Deep Conventional Geothermal Energy Extraction Technology Spectrum Comparison - Simplified

Hickson, C.J., Smejkal, E., Rathbone, J. June 2022. GeoConvention Calgary. Geothermal Canada Report.

Petrophysical characterization of the Los Humeros geothermal field (Mexico): From outcrop to parametrization of a 3D geological model

Weydt, L. M., Bär, K., & Sass, I. (2022). Petrophysical characterization of the Los Humeros geothermal field (Mexico): From outcrop to parametrization of a 3D geological model. Geothermal Energy, 10(1), 5.

Utilizing geothermal energy from enhanced geothermal systems as a heat source for oil sands separation: A numerical evaluation

Hu, X., Banks, J., Guo, Y., & Liu, W. V. (2022). Utilizing geothermal energy from enhanced geothermal systems as a heat source for oil sands separation: A numerical evaluation. Energy, 238, 121676.

Converting oil wells to geothermal resources: Roadmaps and roadblocks for energy transformation

Nadkarni, K., Lefsrud, L. M., Schiffner, D., & Banks, J. (2022). Converting oil wells to geothermal resources: Roadmaps and roadblocks for energy transformation. Energy Policy, 161, 112705.

Temperature dependence of rock salt thermal conductivity: Implications for geothermal exploration

Raymond, J., Langevin, H., Comeau, F. A., & Malo, M. (2022). Temperature dependence of rock salt thermal conductivity: Implications for geothermal exploration. Renewable Energy, 184, 26-35.

Geothermal Energy in Canada – Moving Forward in 2021

Geothermal Energy in Canada – Moving Forward in 2021

Hickson, C., Miranda, M., Huang, K., Witter, J., Unsworth, M., Raymond, J., Poux, B., Marcia, K., Grasby, S., Fraser, T., Ebell, J., Dusseault, M., GRC Transactions, Vol. 45, Oct. 2021.

Garibaldi Geothermal Energy Project: Phase 1 Final Report

Garibaldi Geothermal Energy Project: Phase 1 Final Report

Grasby, S.E., Ansari, S.M., Barendregt, R.W., Borch, A., Calahorrano-DiPatre, A., Chen, Z., Craven, J.A., Demer, J., Gilbert, H., Hanneson, C., Harris, M., Hormozzade, F., Leiter, S., Liu, J., Muhammad, M., Quane, S.L., Russell, J.K., Salvage, R.O., Savard, G., Tschirhart, V., Unsworth, M.J., Vigouroux-Caillibot, N., Williams Jones, G., Williamson, A., Vestrum Z.E. Aug. 2021. Geoscience BC Report.

Closed-Loop Geothermal Energy Recovery From Deep High Enthalpy Systems

Closed-Loop Geothermal Energy Recovery From Deep High Enthalpy Systems

Yuan, W., Chen, Z., Grasby, S.E., Little, E. 2021. Renewable Energy, Volume 177, November 2021, Pages 976-991.

The LEAD Project: Leveraging our Energy Assets for Diversification

The LEAD Project: Leveraging our Energy Assets for Diversification

Orenstein M. and J. Rohl (2021). The LEAD Project: Leveraging our Energy Assets for Diversification. Energy Futures Lab, Canada West Foundation, Calgary, AB. March 2021.

Deep Geothermal Heating Potential for the Communities of the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin

Deep Geothermal Heating Potential for the Communities of the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin

Majorowicz, J.; Grasby, S.E. Deep Geothermal Heating Potential for the Communities of the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. Energies 2021, 14, 706.

Garibaldi Geothermal Energy Project: Mount Meager 2019 – Field Report

Garibaldi Geothermal Energy Project: Mount Meager 2019 – Field Report

Grasby, S.E., Ansari, S.M., Bryant, R., Calahorrano-DiPatre, A., Chen, Z., Craven, J.A., Dettmer, J., Gilbert, H., Hanneson, C., Harris, M., Hormozzade, F., Liu, J., Montezadian, D., Muhammad, M., Russell, J.K., Salvage, R.O., Savard, G., Tschirhart, V., Unsworth, M.J., Vigouroux-Caillibot, N., Williams-Jones, G., Williamson, A.R. Sep. 2020. Geoscience BC Report.

Geothermal Drilling and Well Completions in Comparison to Oil and Gas Practices in Low Temperature (<170°C) Sedimentary Basin Reservoirs

Hickson, C.J., Kumataka, M., Cotterill, D. and K. Huang. 2020. Geoconvention 2020.

Heat Transition for Major Communities Supported by Geothermal Energy Development of the Alberta Basin, Canada

Heat Transition for Major Communities Supported by Geothermal Energy Development of the Alberta Basin, Canada

Majorowicz, J.; Grasby, S.E. Geothermics, Volume 88, 2020, 101883, ISSN 0375-6505, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2020.101883.

Early-Stage Exploration for Geothermal Energy Resources Along the Denali Fault near Duke River, Yukon

Early-Stage Exploration for Geothermal Energy Resources Along the Denali Fault near Duke River, Yukon

Witter, J.B., 2020. Early-stage exploration for geothermal energy resources along the Denali fault near Duke River, Yukon. Yukon Geological Survey, Open File 2020-3, 62 p.

A Geothermal Perspective Report from the Tenth Session of the Assembly

Hickson, C.J. 2020. Geothermal Canada Report.

Deep Geothermal Energy in Canadian Sedimentary Basins vs. Fossils Based Energy we try to Replace – Exergy [KJ/KG] Compared

Majorowicz, J., Grasby, S.E., Deep geothermal energy in Canadian sedimentary basins VS. Fossils based energy we try to replace – Exergy [KJ/KG] compared, Renewable Energy, Volume 141, 2019, Pages 259-277, ISSN 0960-1481, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2019.03.098.

Geothermal Potential of the St. Lawrence Lowlands

Bédard, K., Comeau, F., Millet, E., Raymond, J., Malo, M., and Gloaguen, E. 2016. Évaluation des ressources géothermiques du bassin des Basses-Terres du Saint-Laurent. Rapport de recherche (R1659). INRS, Centre Eau Terre Environnement, Québec. https://espace.inrs.ca/id/eprint/4845

Do geothermal systems play a role in lithium brine enrichment in Nevada playas?

Hickson, C.J., and Coolbaugh, M. Do geothermal systems play a role in lithium brine enrichment in Nevada playas? In Geothermal Resources Council, Transactions, Vol. 41, 16 p.

2D and 3D Potential Field Mapping and Modelling at the Fallon Forge Site, Nevada, USA

Witter, J., Glen, J., Siler, D., Fournier, D. GRC Annual Meeting 2018. (Presentation). Oct. 2018.

Direct-Use of Geothermal Resources in British Columbia

Direct-Use of Geothermal Resources in British Columbia

Hickson, C.J., Tuya Terra Geo Corp, Geothermal Management Company Inc. 2015. Geoscience BC Report.