Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS): The Future Energy-Road Ahead [Hardcover]

This book unfolds the experiences gained in the past EGS projects, described by those who were involved in the execution of EGS projects in Europe and those involved in experimental and theoretical modelling of the crack propagation, circulation fluids and induced seismic activity and heat extraction methods.

Peter Meisen, Past President, Global Energy Network Institute, asked in 1997, What if there was an existing, viable technology, that when developed to its highest potential could increase everyones standard of living, cut fossil fuel demand and the resultant pollution? After 23 years of sustained effort by the global scientific community, this is becoming a reality.

The technology to extract heat from granite has been revolutionized in the last few years. The classical method of creating fracture networks by hydrofracturing is being replaced by a closed-loop method where fluids are not in contact with the hot granite. Supercritical CO2 is replacing water as a circulating fluid. Certainly, the future energy road is going to be led by highly radiogenic granites. While hydrothermal sources are site-specific and have their limitations, EGS can be initiated anywhere on earth. EGS is removing all such obstacles and, in the future, will provide uninterrupted electricity for all. Energy-deficient countries can have surplus electricity; water-stressed countries can have a perennial freshwater supply; and countries can become food-secure and rise above poverty levels. Countries need not depend on energy imports and can independently evolve into carbon neutral or low carbon societies.

The contributions made by experts will help researchers and investors to close the energy demand and supply gap in the very near future by tapping the unlimited energy of the Earth.

Opportunities available for investors in Turkey are well documented with field, geophysical, and geochemical data and informatlã6