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The main objective of the project is to progress the technology of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) using CO2 as a working fluid closer to industrial deployment. The EGS technology with CO2 as working fluid has the potential of becoming a new sustainable source of energy which will be important for the fulfilment of the international ambitions for mitigation of anthropogenic climate change. The project aims to bring a new and sustainable technology for energy production a step closer to deployment, which hence could have large benefits for the society in terms of economy and mitigation of global warming and reduction of local emissions. The project will also provide new experimental petrophysical and fluid data and models, which will be needed for development of CO2-EGS as well as other applications such as CCS.
The EnerGizerS proposal addresses a challenge in case of a complex use of EGS geothermal systems with CO2 sequestration, which has two important dimensions: (1) A technical and scientific aspect for stepping up and stimulate technical excellence with development of effective resources exploration and exploitation; (2) A non-technical aspect, strengthening the regulatory and policy framework analysis. That is why, there is a need to further develop the non-technological solutions, management schemes and to disseminate them.
Exchanging knowledge across research institutions and borders is a key component of the EnerGizerS. AGH, MEERI PAS and NTNU will further their experience with geothermal systems, where AGH and MEERI PAS will share their previous knowledge on CO2-EGS specifically with the project partners. SINTEF will expand and share their extensive knowledge of using CO2 as a working fluid in power cycles to also include CO2- EGS, while Exergon will share vital knowledge on technoeconomic considerations as well extend their competence of technoeconomic within the field of the geothermal systems and CO2EGS.