Veitur will quickly begin drilling of exploratory wells in Kjalarnes and Geldinganes to extend geothermal heating capability within the metropolis of Reykjavik in Iceland.
District heating firm Veitur, subsidiary of Reykjavik Vitality (Orkuveita Reykjavíkur / OR), has been approved by the Metropolis of Reykjavík to begin exploratory drilling within the areas of Kjalarnes and Geldinganes. The purpose for this undertaking is to extend the capability for geothermal heating within the capital metropolis of Reykjavik, Iceland to make sure ample provide based mostly on a rising heating load.
Veitur has began new improvement efforts for geothermal warmth to make sure fixed supply of sizzling water to residents and companies. With the capital metropolis increasing quickly, Veitur estimates that the utmost heating load will increase by 120 liters per second yearly.
The intention is to begin drilling at Kjalarnes and Geldinganes in October, based on Thráin Fridriksson, useful resource chief of heating provide at Orkuveitunna. The corporate had beforehand carried out some take a look at drilling this summer season at Álftanes, which have been promising.
Thráinn says that Veitur operates a number of heating utilities and is by far the biggest utility within the capital space. Utilities have to be able to deal with the height utilization that happens throughout chilly spells in winter. The utmost consumption within the capital space will increase by 100-120 second liters between years. “We’re coping with the highest, not the common,” mentioned Thráinn.
An settlement has been reached with the Floa og Skeida Farming Affiliation ehf. to execute the drilling initiatives. The corporate can be drilling wells to a depth of 800 meters. They are going to be lined with 8 ?” casing all the way down to about 300 meters and the work piece can be drilled with a 6 ½” bit. “If a properly like this hits a great spot, it can provide 25 liters per second,” mentioned Thráinn.
The drilling rigs Freyja, in Kjalarnes, and Trölli, in Geldinganes, can be used for the work. Work has been finished to organize drilling plans and construct entry roads.
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