Geothermal Energy Engineering

Geothermal Energy Engineering: Technology Transfer from the Oil and Gas Industry focuses on geothermal energy technology, engineering, field and operational topics, as seen from an oil and gas industry perspective. To accelerate development of an important source of clean energy during the energy transition, proven oil and gas technologies can pivot towards geothermal energy production, for both power generation and direct heat applications. Geothermal Energy Engineering includes chapters written by world-renewed subject matter experts addressing practical applications optimized in the oil and gas industry that can be adapted to accelerate geothermal energy production. The book will progress from an introduction to geothermal energy, cover types of geothermal and hybrid systems, address geothermal subsurface characterization, exploration, drilling, completion and production, facilities and project management, and includes analysis of technical and economic aspects of geothermal systems, gaps and future opportunities. Geothermal Energy Engineering: Technology Transfer from the Oil and Gas Industry delivers key guidance for energy professionals to apply mature oilfield technologies to accelerate geothermal energy production. With a strong focus on technology transfer from the oil and gas industry, case studies and application, this book, compiled by leading experts, serves as a contemporary reference for students, researchers and energy engineers that addresses the critical need for new technologies, innovation and collaboration to support the growth of geothermal energy applications. It is intended to foster interdisciplinary innovation, training, and field practices needed to exponentially scale up the geothermal energy supply in the next critical decade of the energy transition. - Explores recent developments in geothermal energy systems - Addresses practical applications that have been optimized in the oil and gas industry - Covers topics that include engineering and operations, innovation models, and oil and gas technologies that can be applied to optimize and accelerate geothermal energy