Geothermal Vs. Natural Gas: Which Is Better For Your Alberta Greenhouse?
For generations, Alberta has been the energy heartbeat of Canada. We know how to drill, we know how to produce, and we know how to keep the lights on. But as our province looks toward the future, particularly in the realm of food security and year-round agriculture, we are facing a systemic challenge that can’t…
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Geothermal Is Officially Out of the Niche — Here’s Why
Geothermal is officially out of the niche as Alberta and global leaders recognize always-on geothermal heat as a practical energy solution. For decades, the global conversation around renewable energy has been dominated by two main characters: wind and solar. We have seen vast arrays of panels and towering turbines rise across our prairies, and while…
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How Municipalities Can Reuse Oil & Gas Wells for Geothermal Heating in 5 Steps
Alberta is at a crossroads. For decades, our province has been the engine of Canada’s energy economy, built on the hard work of local crews and a vast network of oil and gas infrastructure. But as the energy landscape shifts, Municipalities are facing a dual challenge: the rising cost of heating our community buildings and…
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Calling All Alberta Agri-Tech Producers! Join the CGIA today!
Alberta is a province defined by its resilience and its resources. For decades, we have been the engine of Canada’s energy sector, and our farmers have been the backbone of our food supply. However, as we look toward the future, we face a systemic challenge that threatens both of these pillars: the rising cost and…
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Join Algar Geothermal at WGC2026 & the CGIA Booth!
The countdown is on, and the heat is rising! From June 7th to 11th, 2026, Calgary will transform into the global epicenter of renewable energy as we host the World Geothermal Congress (WGC2026). For those of us rooted in the heart of Southern Alberta, this isn't just another industry conference; it’s a homecoming for an…
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Can Geothermal Pilot Projects Really Help Alberta Hit Net Zero? Find Out Here
Alberta stands at a critical juncture in the global energy transition. As we look toward a future defined by the imperative of net-zero emissions, we are faced with a dual challenge: the need to decarbonize our intensive heating sectors and the growing environmental and financial liability of out-of-service oil and gas infrastructure. At Algar Geothermal,…
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Geothermal Heat – an Exciting Game-Changer for Alberta Farmers
For generations, Alberta’s farmers have been the backbone of our province, navigating the unpredictable temperament of our climate to put food on tables across the country. Yet, as we look toward the future of agriculture, we face a systemic challenge that threatens our competitive edge: the rising cost of energy and the carbon intensity of…
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Creating a Unified Voice to promote Geothermal
For decades, Alberta has been the heartbeat of Canada’s energy sector. We have the technical expertise, the workforce, and the infrastructure to lead the world in responsible resource management. However, as we look toward a future defined by economic diversification and food security, we face a systemic challenge: how do we transition our existing assets…
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Community-Operated Greenhouses
Numerous successful examples of community-operated greenhouses and agricultural projects exist in rural areas, demonstrating the viability and benefits of such initiatives.
One Tomato. A World Changing Vision.
One Tomato. A World Changing Vision.
Why Alberta Needs a Geothermal Greenhouse Pilot Project
Why Alberta Needs a Geothermal Greenhouse Pilot Project Albertans are justifiably proud of their traditional farming practices and outstanding agricultural achievements. Relying solely on seasonal crops may leave us vulnerable to unpredictable fluctuating global markets, supply interruptions, and climate events. A greenhouse industry could help solve these problems. In times of global, social, and economic…
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Why Alberta Needs a Greenhouse Revolution
Why Alberta Needs a Greenhouse Revolution Albertans are justifiably proud of their traditional farming practices and outstanding agricultural achievements. Relying solely on seasonal crops may leave us vulnerable to unpredictable fluctuating global markets, supply interruptions, and climate events. In times of global, social, and economic challenges, Albertans always find innovation and entrepreneurship to continue bring…
Algar Geothermal Fall Update
Algar Geothermal Fall Update Here’s a quick update about what’s going on at Algar Geothermal. (If you need a refresher, check us out at our home page.. Peter Graham was invited to attend the SLB digital Forum 2024 in Monaco in September. This trip was a complete success, as Peter made many significant connections there with senior…
Benefits of Algar Geothermal’s Technology
Community Benefits of Algar Geothermal’s technology Algar Geothermal’s technology provides the opportunity to reduce food insecurity in urban areas, and especially in Northern Rural Communities. Food insecurity has severe consequences on health and well‑being; it has been linked to malnutrition, infections, chronic diseases, obesity, distress, social exclusion, depression and suicidal ideation. Imagine living in a…
Algar’s Life Cycle carbon footprint
Comparison – Algar vs. other Energy Sources Our research indicates that Algar Geothermal’s technology has the lowest Life Cycle carbon footprint of any of the worlds most commonly used energy sources, including solar and wind. This chart shows GHG emissions in grams per kwh from some commonly used energy sources. Electrical power produced by natural…
Algar Geothermal to present at the SLB Digital Forum 2024 in Monaco!
Algar Geothermal is on stage at SLB Digital Forum 2024 “Our world’s energy challenges are familiar to us all: security, affordability, and sustainability. To overcome them we must cross new frontiers, together.” (source SLB Digital Forum 2024 website) Algar Geothermal is attending the SLB Digital Forum 2024 in Monaco to present our green energy solution…
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Create a geothermal based circular economy
Develop a net zero agri-tech circular economy The potential to use several geothermal heat applications in one location With the Increased quantities of heat production it may be possible to combine numerous agri-businesses that are synergistic. In simple terms waste products from one business could be used in other businesses for improved food production at…
Heat recovery simulations with SLB’s OLGA Dynamic Multiphase Flow Simulator
Performing heat recovery simulations with SLB’s OLGA Dynamic Multiphase Flow Simulator Our Findings This chart shows depth versus fluid temperature. The orange line represents the temperature at various depths The red arrow shows the fluid temperature at the top of the well as the fluid enters the well. The blue arrow shows the fluid temperature…
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Heat Demand Varies through the year
Heat Demand Varies through the year Energy for space heating Our enhanced technology can produce heat for space heating, but the output temperatures are not high enough to produce electrical power. This is due to the lower temperatures in the geothermal gradient in our ideal locations. There are locations with enough heat energy in Alberta,…
Algar Geothermal Technology Overview
The basics of Algar Geothermal’s Technology Image supplied by Stream-Flo Industries In this Algar Geothermal technology overview, we look at why Algar has developed unique enhancements to extract low grade heat energy from an out of service oil or gas well, or a purpose drilled well for our solution. Algar’s process uses a single wellbore…
Origin of Algar Geothermal
In 2015 Algar incorporated as a clean tech company based in Calgary, Alberta. Our plan is to convert end of life oil and gas wells to geothermal heat production. We needed a company name so we decided remove the C and the Y from Calgary. This is the origin of Algar Geothermal. We lose the…
Advancing Geothermal Heating Technology with Algar Geothermal
The world will be a greener place when industry is advancing geothermal heating technology with Algar Geothermal Simulations completed with SLB’s OLGA dynamic multiphase flow simulator indicate that Algar Geothermal’s technology allows extraction of commercially viable and sustainable heat extraction beyond 50 years. A single purpose drilled deep well provides heat that will significantly reduce…
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Algar Geothermal – Solution Development working with SLB
Algar has been working with SLB for 7 years using their OLGA dynamic multiphase flow simulator. OLGA allowed us to model effective ways to obtain heat energy from a closed loop coaxial well bore.
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