Development of deep Geothermal energy resources in the UK

Event Details

Time: June 12, 2012 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Location: Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Street: 1 Birdcage Walk
City/Town: London SW1H 9JJ
Website or Map: http://events.imeche.org/Even…
Event Type: free, lecture, open, to, members, and, non-members.
Organized By: IMechE
Latest Activity: Jun 12, 2012

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Event Description

Deep geothermal exploration is undergoing significant development in the UK. The drilling of a 995m-deep borehole into the Weardale Granite in County Durham has sparked a new phase of exploration, which looks set to launch a new industry focused on the delivery of renewable heat networks, electricity generation, as well as directional drilling and reservoir stimulation.

This lecture considers the significant interest in the possible geothermal exploitation of hot brines, which are co-produced with hydrocarbons in existing oilfields.