Development of enlargement facility on the Svartsengi geothermal plant, Iceland (supply: HS Orka)
Development work for the enlargement of the Svartsengi geothermal energy plant in Iceland is progressing virtually to schedule regardless of current volcanic exercise.
Development on the enlargement and renovation of the geothermal plant in Svartsengi stays virtually on schedule regardless of vital delays in gentle of six volcanic eruptions in Reykjanes in virtually a 12 months, as introduced by HS Orka. The groundbreaking for the challenge was held in December 2022, and the deliberate commissioning is originally of 2026.
The enlargement challenge goals to extend the era capability of Svartsengi with out having to drill further wells. Thus, the main focus is on the renovation and substitute of older gear. Â Svartsengi 7 will improve the whole manufacturing capability of the Svartsengi geothermal area to 85 MWe. Two older energy vegetation might be decommissioned when the brand new one comes into use. It is usually hoped that the renovations will end in decrease upkeep prices within the futures.
Regardless of the wholesome progress in Svartsengi, the Icelandic Authorities has nonetheless commissioned Iceland GeoSurvey to establish areas for the drilling of latest wells for emergency warmth provide.
The geothermal energy plant in Svartsengi is the primary blended geothermal energy plant in Iceland, producing electrical energy, scorching water, and chilly water. The facility plant was in-built six phases over thirty years, and the primary half was commissioned in 1976.
Supply: HS Orka
