Description

Designed for you, if you are...

• A geologist or geophysicist involved in geothermal exploration
• A reservoir engineer or hydrogeologist analysing geothermal resources
• A drilling engineer or project developer planning geothermal wells
• A government and regulatory professional assessing geothermal resource policies
• An investor or environmental consultant evaluating geothermal projects

How we build your confidence

• Instructor-led technical sessions covering real-world case studies
• Step-by-step guidance on geothermal resource assessment
• Hands-on exercises and mapping activities
• Hydrogeological modelling practice using industry standard tools
• Comparative analysis of hard rock vs. sedimentary geothermal systems

The benefits from attending

• Understand the geological and hydrogeological processes that govern geothermal systems
• Differentiate between hard rock and sedimentary geothermal reservoirs and their unique characteristics
• Apply exploration techniques to assess geothermal potential
• Analyse hydrogeological and geochemical properties of geothermal fluids
• Develop conceptual models of geothermal systems for resource assessment
• Understand reservoir sustainability and how to manage fluid flow and heat extraction

Topics

• Fundamentals of geothermal energy & heat flow
• Understanding geothermal heat sources
• Heat flow within the earth - conduction, convection, and advection
• Radioactive decay and magmatic heat sources
• Heat transfer mechanisms in the subsurface

• Hydrothermal vs. Petrothermal systems - key differences
• Classification of geothermal resources (high-enthalpy vs. low-enthalpy)
• Plate tectonics and geothermal activity - rift zones, subduction zones, and hot spots

• Characteristics of hard rock geothermal systems
• Crystalline basement reservoirs - fracture controlled permeability
• Geothermal gradients in volcanic and metamorphic settings
• Fluid movement in fractured igneous and metamorphic rocks

• Permeability in sandstone, limestone, and shale formations
• Thermal storage potential of porous rock reservoirs
• Basin scale geothermal systems and aquifer hosted geothermal reservoirs

• Drilling and well design challenges in different geological settings
• Reservoir management and sustainability considerations
• Case studies from volcanic, crystalline, and sedimentary geothermal fields

• Geothermal structural geology
• Tectonic & structural controls on geothermal systems
• Normal, reverse, and strikes slip fault systems
• Fracture permeability in geothermal reservoirs
• The role of igneous intrusions in geothermal heat sources

• Primary vs. secondary permeability in geothermal reservoirs
• The role of faulting and fracturing in fluid movement
• How permeability affects heat extraction efficiency

• Principles of geothermal hydrogeology
• Groundwater recharge and flow in geothermal systems
• Influence of reservoir porosity and permeability on fluid circulation
• Pressure and temperature gradients in geothermal fields

• Modelling fluid flow in porous and fractured geothermal reservoirs
• Hydraulic conductivity and storage coefficients in geothermal aquifers
• Heat loss mechanisms in geothermal systems

• Geothermal resource exploration
• Geophysical methods for geothermal exploration
• Magnetotellurics (MT) and resistivity surveys
• Seismic reflection and refraction for reservoir imaging
• Gravity and magnetic surveys in geothermal fields

• Satellite based thermal imaging for geothermal prospecting
• Integrating remote sensing with field based exploration
• Case studies of successful geothermal exploration using remote sensing

• Chemistry of geothermal fluids
• Major ions and trace elements in geothermal brines
• Water rock interaction and mineral scaling
• Gas geochemistry - CO2, H2S, and noble gases
• Reservoir geochemistry for sustainability
• Geochemical tracers for fluid flow tracking
• Predicting reservoir depletion and mineral precipitation
• Scaling and corrosion in geothermal production wells

• Building a geothermal conceptual model
• Integrating geological, geophysical & geochemical data
• Using data to define geothermal reservoir boundaries
• Developing 3D conceptual models of geothermal systems
• Predicting reservoir performance & heat extraction
• Reservoir temperature and pressure modelling
• Estimating long-term heat sustainability

• Risk assessment & sustainable resource management
• Environmental & social considerations
• Land use and ecological impact of geothermal projects
• Water usage and reinjection challenges

• Geothermal permitting and compliance regulations
• International case studies of geothermal policy implementation