Frequently Asked Questions
Lower risk, shallower wells, lower carbon footprint, cost/GJ, but less heat per well.
Lower carbon footprint, surface footprint, cost and power demand.
Depending on the target depth, geology and location, expect 2 to 4 weeks.
Mostly near urban areas, and colder climates with access to drilling equipment.
Licence the technology to clients.
Work with clients to achieve successful operations, develop and manage data base on the client’s behalf.
- The licencing fee depends on the regional market size.
- Management fees depend on the number of wells.
- Heat usage charges are on a per GJ basis.
The closed loop circuit, lower flow rates and the thermal siphoning effect significantly reduces power demand. The amount of demand will depend on the well depth and recoverable temperature.
The estimated balance for a representative well is 1 KWH in versus 75 KWH out.
1GJ natural gas heating = 52 kg CO2e: I GJ Algar process = 1.5 kg CO2e
It’s needed to field test simulation results.
- Most geothermal activities are focused on producing power.
- High cost of insulated tubing and poor heat recoveries have limited progress on coaxial well development.