Geothermal and hydrocarbon esploration: the double play synergy
conference paper
There is a clear synergy possible in geothermal and hydrocarbon exploration if wells are targeted in a double play concept. In the Netherlands, clastic aquifers which have been explored extensively by the hydrocarbon industry and are now targeted for geothermal energy qualify well for a double play. Through a simple example we demonstrate quantitatively the benefit of the double play in monetary risk and reward of an exploration project. Furthermore, we evaluated the potential effects of synergy for a synthetic portfolio of gas prospects in the Netherlands. It is shown that the potential benefits may be considerable and can lead to approximately 7 BCM additional gas being produced, and in the order of 10 geothermal doublets being developed.
TNO Identifier
505060
Article nr.
Tu G106 01
Source title
76th Eage Conference and Exhibition, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 16-19 June 2014
Collation
5 p.
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