Geothermal and hydrocarbon esploration: the double play synergy

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...

Direct heat resource asswessment and subsurface information systems for geothermal aquifers: the Dutch perspective

Reservoir characterisation of aquifers for direct heat production: methodology and screening of the potential reservoirs for the Netherlands

Screening CO₂ storage options in The Netherlands

This paper describes the development and application of a methodology to screen and rank Dutch reservoirs suitable for long-term large scale CO₂ storage. The screening focuses on off- and on-shore individual aquifers, gas and oil fields. In total 176 storage reservoirs have been taken into consideration: 138 gas fields, 4 oil fields...

Designing a cost-effective CO2 storage infrastructure using a GIS based linear optimization energy model

Large-scale deployment of carbon capture and storage needs a dedicated infrastructure. Planning and designing of this infrastructure require incorporation of both temporal and spatial aspects. In this study, a toolbox has been developed that integrates ArcGIS, a geographical information system with spatial and routing functions, and MARKAL, an...

ThermoGIS - An integrated web-based information system for geothermal exploration and governmental decision support for M

The use of geothermal energy through implementation of low enthalpy geothermal production systems for both electricity and heating has been growing rapidly in Europe. Geothermal activities can take considerable advantage of a wealth of existing oil and gas data. It is a major challenge to put this data and derived subsurface structural,...

Benutten van aardwarmte voor duurzame energie. Ondergrondse warmtewinning biedt voldoende mogelijkheden

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Scenario for large-scale implementation of CCS in Europe

In the CASTOR project funded by the EU and industry the emission reduction target for CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS) was set at 30% of the CO2 emissions from power plants in Europe, which is to be achieved during the first half of this century. The developed scenario shows that this target can be met, although major uncertainties remain in the...

CO2 storage in saline aquifers: In the Southern North Sea and Northern Germany

CO2 storage in depleted gas fields is attractive but gas fields are unequally distributed geographically and can be utilized only within a restricted window of opportunity. Therefore, CO2 storage in saline aquifers can be expected to become an important element of CO2 capture and storage (CCS) systems. CO2 storage in saline aquifers is studied...

ThermoGIS: An integrated web-based information system for geothermal exploration and governmental decision support for mature oil and gas basins

In the recent years the use of geothermal energy through implementation of low enthalpy geothermal production systems for both electricity and heating have been growing rapidly in north-western Europe. Geothermal exploration and production takes largely place in sedimentary basins at depths from 2 to 5 km. Geothermal activities can take...

An integrated GIS-MARKAL toolbox for designing a CO2 infrastructure network in the Netherlands

Large-scale implementation of carbon capture and storage needs a whole new infrastructure to transport and store CO2. Tools that can support planning and designing of such infrastructure require incorporation of both temporal and spatial aspects. Therefore, a toolbox that integrates ArcGIS, a geographical information system with elaborate...

Beleidsanalyse voor de potentieelstudie diepe ondergrond Noord Nederland - Confrontatie met het provinciaal omgevingsbeleid & consequenties voor de ondiepe ondergrond

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