EGS without the Shakes or Clogs: GTherm’s single well GT system to be tested by EPRI
In California, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) is about to kick off a series of tests on single well engineered geothermal systems, or SWEGS, developed by GTherm. If it works as advertised, SWEGS will be able to capture deep hole heat without fracturing – and the associated seismicity, without using local water supplies, without [...]
Recovery Act funding recipient profile IV: MIT using $2 million in grants to advance EGS
In Massachusetts, three separate research projects are aimed advancing enhanced geothermal systems – and two have been in play since 2008. With the addition of a $549,148 grant to civil and environmental engineering professor Herbert Einstein from the most recent round of funding in late summer, MIT researchers now have over $2 with which to [...]
The greening of New Mexico: Governor’s orders include full-scale geothermal development
In New Mexico, Gov. Bill Richardson has signed an executive order that strengthens state efforts to promote a green economy in New Mexico. Executive Order 2004-19 declares New Mexico the “Clean Energy State,” and created a Clean Energy Development Council (CEDC) and directs six cabinet offices to support and participate, overseeing planning and development [...]
DOE steps up on induced seismicity: New EGS safeguards in the works
In Washington, D.C., the Department of Energy will impose new safeguards on geothermal energy projects that include deep rock fracturing in order to mitigate earthquake risk, according to a recent report in the New York Times. The Times based the item on documents provided to it by the DOE.
Ground-motion sensors and other data will [...]
