Concentrate on Geothermal webinar – “Past Metal: EU Funded Analysis Undertaking GRE-GEO Presents New Glass Fiber Options for Corrosion-Resistant Geothermal Casings.”
Be a part of us for a webinar on the 18th of October on the EU-funded GRE GEO undertaking which has developed glass fiber bolstered epoxy for geothermal functions.
As a part of the common Concentrate on Geothermal Webinar sequence – a partnership of Enerchange and ThinkGeoEnergy – we’re proud to host the GRE-GEO group for a webinar on “Past Metal: EU Funded Analysis Undertaking GRE-GEO Presents New Glass Fiber Options for Corrosion-Resistant Geothermal Casings.”
The multinational consortium of geothermal specialists, that has launched the GEOTHERMICA undertaking GRE-GEO has developed a brand new glass fiber bolstered epoxy casing system for geothermal software. Carlos Escobar (Future Pipe Industries) will lead the session. Ferid Seyidov (Vulcan Vitality Sources), Leo de Mul (Dynaflow Analysis Group), and Javier Holzmann (TU Clausthal) will present detailed insights into the important thing findings of the undertaking.
Date: 18 October 2024
Time: 14:00 CET / 08:00 ET
Registration: Click on right here to register
Session Lead: Carlos Escobar
Audio system: Ferid Seyidov, Leo de Mul, Javier Holzmann
Corrosion and scaling considerably scale back the lifespan of historically used metal tubular techniques, which should make sure the integrity of the wellbore. Consequently, workover procedures change into mandatory prior to anticipated, leading to a big monetary burden.
In distinction, Glassfiber Strengthened Epoxy (GRE) casing is a fascinating various as a result of this materials is corrosion-resistant. Nevertheless, in comparison with metal, GRE tubulars have historically been out there solely with comparatively small interior diameters and excessively massive outer diameters.
The GRE-GEO undertaking (GRE casing for geothermal functions) has developed a brand new technique for nicely completion, aiming to supply a corrosion-resistant various to scale back geothermal vitality improvement and manufacturing prices whereas avoiding extra funding. Furthermore, GRE tubulars have a considerably decrease life cycle evaluation (LCA), making them a extra sustainable materials with low embodied CO2, which is especially necessary in geothermal functions. The undertaking was carried out by a consortium of eight companions:
- Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH, Germany
- DrillTec GUT GmbH, Germany
- TU Clausthal (ITE), Germany
- Future Pipe Industries (FPI), Netherlands
- Dynaflow Analysis Group DRG, Netherlands
- Nuclear Analysis and Consultancy Group NRG, Netherlands
- Eartha AG, Switzerland
- Service Industriels de Genève, Switzerland
For extra data on the undertaking, go to www.gre-geo.org or obtain the undertaking flyer right here.
