In this project, attention is directed at the geothermal fluid itself and its nature. Solutions will be sought to the various chemistry problems that may arise at the production stages of geothermal energy. The aim of the project is to increase efficiency in all geothermal operations and to make geothermal utilisation as economical as possible, so that the use of fossil fuels can be reduced. ÍSOR's part concerns in particular investigating how chemical samples can be taken from geothermal fluid at great depth (3–5 km), where the temperature and pressure are much higher than has previously been worked with.
– Redefining geothermal fluid properties at extreme conditions
2020-2023
Collaboration and funding
The project is funded by the European Union's research and innovation programme, Horizon 2020.
Partners alongside ÍSOR: GFZ (Germany) (lead), TU Delft (Netherlands), BRGM (France), UNINE (Switzerland), IFE (Norway), TNO (Netherlands), UKRI (United Kingdom), UNIM (Hungary), IZtech (Turkey), EFG (Belgium), HI (Germany), Landsvirkjun (Iceland) and PGF (Germany). In all three research institutions, one European association, four universities and three companies)
ÍSOR project manager: Steinþór Níelsson.
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