A Physics-Based, Data-Ready, Modular Workflow for Sedimentary Geothermal Energy for Turning Hydrocarbon Reservoirs into Geothermal Power
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A Physics-Based, Data-Ready, Modular Workflow for Sedimentary Geothermal Energy for Turning Hydrocarbon Reservoirs into Geothermal Power
PIs: Jean-Phillipe Avouac
Research Team: Mateo Acosta, Kyungjae Im, and Ruby Fu
Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences and Division of Engineering and Applied Science
Water Resources Initiative
2023 Explorer grant
This work will provide an accessible and versatile platform to perform design and optimization of the re-conversion of hydrocarbon reservoirs to produce clean and sustainable geothermal power.