Volcanic Geothermal Systems can involve both shallow and deep heat resources. For deep heat resources, one type is called Petrothermal Reservoirs. At greater depths, closer to the magmatic conduits and chambers, there can be much great temperatures, but also might be too deep for circulation of meteoric water. There may […]
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La Palma’s recent volcano reminded everyone of the geothermal energies below some volcanic islands. Nearby Tenerife has been explored and identified with geothermal potential. This flyer is about their neighbouring island Gran Canaria and how initial exploration has identified geothermal potential. Repsol recently announced its plans to investigate this potential […]
Another well known source of Geothermal Energy is at Divergent Zones of tectonic plates (e.g., East African Rift) or at Hot Spots (e.g. Hawaii). Once again both hydrothermal and petrothermal reservoirs are able to be exploited with production and injection wells to produce clean, persistent Geothermal Energy. Volatile fluid release […]
Another potential location for accessing Geothermal Energy is Subduction Zones associated with Volcanic Arc Geology. Hydrothermal and/or petrothermal reservoirs are possible to be exploited for significant enthalpy with production and injection wells. Volatile fluid release from subducted crust includes carbon components from organic matter, carbonates, water and hydrous materials. These […]