Crossover from Hydrocarbon to Geothermal - How can we Make it Happen?
Monday, 12 September 2022, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Tunis, Tunisia
Who Should Attend
The course is designed to be accessible to government employees, energy professionals and students from a broad variety of discipline. Basic background knowledge in geoscience and petroleum geology will be an advantage to take best advantage of this course.
Objectives
This 1-days training course aim to provide the basin knowledge of geothermal systems and help the broader geoscience community, new to the geothermal energy discipline to understand the basic principles the similarities and differences between petroleum and geothermal systems, the opportunities, uncertainties and challenges spanning from the geology to the drilling and completion engineering to the supply and end-user perspective.
Ultimately this short course aims at providing a first in-depth introduction to the geothermal energy systems demonstrating how the effective transfer of knowledge, expertise, technology, tools and workflows from the oil and gas industry to the geothermal industry is key to accelerate the take-off of geothermal energy development. However, important differences exist when considering the key subsurface parameters controlling fluid-flow, some drilling and completion engineering details and economic aspects which require adaptable innovative, smart and cost-efficient solutions.
Course Content
Geothermal energy in all possible temperature ranges, can play a key role in the journey toward a greener energy world. Yet, several uncertainties on its profitability and the establishment of viable (social) business models are hindering the large-scale development of this alternative source of energy, especially in areas located in sedimentary basins where geothermal gradients/heat flows are not as favorable as in magmatic areas.
The course offers a balanced mix of lectures and hands-on on-paper exercises.
Course Content
Morning
- Introduction: Geothermal energy a world overview
- Geothermal energy: Basin principle and usage heat and power
- Compare and contrast geothermal vs petroleum systems
- Geothermal play elements & and geothermal plays
- Geothermal play analysis (with exercise)
- Geothermal exploration: how different it is from the O&G industry?
- Geothermal energy development planning: the source to sink approach – 1
- The ‘source’: types and diversity of energy from high enthalpy and medium enthalpy (case studies)
Afternoon
- Geothermal energy development planning: the source to sink approach - 2
- The ‘sink’: types and diversity of energy end-users and impact on geothermal exploration strategy
- Drilling and completion strategies: compare and contrast to O&G
- Business models for geothermal economics: basic principles
- Market vs. social perception vs. risks and uncertainties acceptability and mitigation strategies
- Hands-on exercise of real exploration and development cases
- Opportunities and challenges for geothermal development in the MEDINA region
Fees
- Pricing:
- $500
- Room Assignment
- Laico Tunis Spa and Conference Center
- Booking Deadline:
- 15 August
- Attendee Limit:
- Minimum 10 / Maximum 15 participants
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation deadline is 14 August 2022. Cancellations received on or before the 14th August 2022 will be charged $100. Cancellations received after the 14th August will be charged the full amount.
Venue
Laico Tunis Spa and Conference Center
Mohamed V Avenue, Human Rights Square
Tunis,
Tunis
1001
Tunisia