Recording Available: University of Illinois Low Temperature Geothermal Workshop

On Nov. 5, 2020, the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE) in collaboration with F&S and the Illinois Water Resources Center (IWRC) held a low temperature geothermal workshop. This workshop brought together scientists, engineers, practitioners, decision makers, and stakeholders involved in low-temperature geothermal energy studies, developments, and policy-making. A group of 14 experts from U of I and national and international organizations presented on innovative research undertaken for low-temperature geothermal exchange, direct use heating and cooling, and underground thermal energy storage.

The recording of the first portion of the workshop is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TvptzDctmw&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=UofIFS

The abstracts for all the presentations are available on the Illinois Geothermal Coalition website: https://geothermal.illinois.edu/2020/10/24/geothermal-workshop/

First Nations Major Projects Coalition Will Provide Capacity Support to Clarke Lake Geothermal Project

On Nov. 23, 2020 the Board of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) announced today that it will provide capacity support to the Clarke Lake Geothermal Project as requested by Fort Nelson First Nation (FNFN).

The project involves taking hot water from depth at a former natural gas well and bringing it to the surface to generate clean electricity. The project will produce between 7-15 MW of clean sustainable electricity on a year-round basis. That is enough to supply between 5000 and 11000 homes. And, with no CO2 emissions, the project will help the BC Government achieve its Clean Energy and Climate Change targets.

DEEP Announces Positive Flow Test Results, Tom Kishchuk Appointed COO

Following the announcement that results from the spring/summer flow testing program exceeded expectations, DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp. (the “Corporation” or “DEEP”) has more positive results.

On Nov. 26, 2020 DEEP announced the results of the Border-5HZ horizontal well. This is the deepest horizontal well in Saskatchewan’s history and the first 90° horizontal fluid production well in the world to be drilled and hydraulically stimulated for geothermal power generation purpose.

Alberta Government Announces Up To $280 Million for Emissions Reductions Alberta Programs

On November 2, 2020, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Minister of Environment and Parks, Jason Nixon, announced a commitment of up to $280 million to fund three Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) programs. The goal of the funding is to support innovative projects for small, medium, and large industries across all sectors in Alberta, while supporting around 5000 jobs and cutting an estimated 13 millions tonnes of emissions by 2030.

The funding will come from the TIER system (up to $180 million) and LCELF (up to $100 million). The three programs include the Shovel-Ready Challenge, Energy Savings for Business Program, and the Partnership Intake Program.

ASME ES 2021 15th International Conference on Energy Sustainability: Call For Abstracts

The Call For Abstracts is open for the 2021 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) International Conference on Energy Sustainability (ES2021). The all-virtual ES2021 is focused on identifying innovative technologies, research and design advances, and solutions toward a path of renewable and sustainable energy, including utility-level systems integration. High-quality conference papers will be selected in a special issue dedicated to Energy Sustainability by the ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology (JERT) and ASME Journal of Engineering for Sustainable Buildings and Cities.

The abstract submission deadline is November 23, 2020. You can submit your abstract at https://es.secure-platform.com:443/a/solicitations/142/home.

Webinar Dec. 3, 2020: Responding to Climate Change Through Geotechnical Engineering Research

December 3, 2020 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET

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Climate change has wide-ranging ramifications: from rising sea levels and air temperatures; to changes in patterns of precipitation, declines in snow-cover, permafrost and sea-ice; and an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme events (e.g., hurricanes, floods droughts). This webinar will discuss how geotechnical and geological engineering research might be a crucial part of climate change mitigation and adaptation, building on themes described in 2020 paper by Culligan, Whittle, and Mitchell.

GreenFire Energy and Semesta Energi Services Enter Agreement for Geothermal Business in Indonesia

San Francisco, California – November 10, 2020 – GreenFire Energy Inc. and Semesta Energi Services today announced that they entered an agreement where Semesta will act as a local partner in Indonesia. Semesta will secure and service business for specific accounts in Indonesia on behalf of GreenFire Energy.

Alberta NDP Releases Geothermal Proposal

On Nov. 6, 2020 Alberta’s NDP Caucus released a geothermal industry proposal called “Picking Up Steam: Geothermal and Alberta’s Energy Future” as part of their Alberta’s Future project. This follows the Alberta Government’s introduction of Bill 36: the Geothermal Resource Development Act, announced on Oct. 20, 2020.

In regards to the geothermal framework, the Opposition calls on the government to address a Crown Royalty system, an appropriate dispute resolution mechanism for landowners, an a framework for liability management.

The Alberta NDP’s framework plan includes eight proposals:

  1. Develop a Geothermal Energy Royalty Regime

  2. Build and Promote Local Private Markets for Geothermal in Alberta

  3. Support Municipalities and Community Generation

  4. Incentivize Geothermal Innovation in Alberta

  5. Create Synergies with Oil and Gas

  6. Convert Oil and Gas Liabilities into New Assets

  7. Work with the Federal Government on Advancing Geothermal Opportunities

  8. Promote the Export of Alberta Geothermal Services and Technology

The Alberta NDP estimates that these proposals will cost approximately $14-$26 million and $100 million in existing funds.

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GreenFire Energy Wins Award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s American-Made Challenge for Geothermal Manufacturing

EMERYVILLE, Calif. – October 23, 2020 – GreenFire Energy Inc. today announced that it is one of the winners of the U.S. Department of Energy’s American-Made Geothermal Manufacturing Prize. The award was made at the Geothermal Resource Council’s 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting & Expo. GreenFire Energy’s submission, “Innovation: Expanding Geothermal Energy Solutions,” proposes the development of a thermal-drive pump using applied manufacturing techniques. The innovation will reduce electric power consumption in many large-scale pumping applications. The Geothermal Prize award provides funding in recognition of the initial innovation and provides incentives for further product development.

Geothermal Session at 55th Rock Mechanics and Geomechanics Symposium

The 55th Rock Mechanics and Geomechanics Symposium will take place on June 20-23, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

A big session on geothermal is being developed for the symposium, which will include the following topics:

  • Collab Measurements, Simulations and Learnings

  • Enhanced Geothermal System: Recent Experience and Opportunities

  • General Geothermal Considerations: drilling and reservoir characterization

  • Geothermal Simulations: hydraulic fracturing and reservoir simulation

  • Nonconventional Geothermal Applications: Thermal Storage, Lower Temperature Exploitation

Abstract submission for a conference paper and oral/poster presentation is now open and the deadline to submit is Nov. 1, 2020. The paper submittal deadline is Feb. 25, 2021.

During the submission process, you can find the “Geothermal” Track.

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