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# Algar Geothermal

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- [Geothermal Vs. Natural Gas: Which Is Better For Your Alberta Greenhouse?](https://algargeothermal.com/geothermal-vs-natural-gas-which-is-better-for-your-alberta-greenhouse/) - For generations, Alberta has been the energy heartbeat of Canada. As our province looks toward the future, we are facing a challenge that requires new thinking.
- [Creating a Unified Voice to promote Geothermal](https://algargeothermal.com/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.
- [Geothermal Heat – an Exciting Game-Changer for Alberta Farmers](https://algargeothermal.com/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
- [Geothermal Is Officially Out of the Niche — Here’s Why](https://algargeothermal.com/geothermal-is-officially-out-of-the-niche-heres-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
- [How Municipalities Can Reuse Oil & Gas Wells for Geothermal Heating in 5 Steps](https://algargeothermal.com/how-municipalities-can-reuse-oil-gas-wells-for-geothermal-heating-in-5-steps/) - At Algar Geothermal, we don’t need to look for brand-new energy sources; we just need to look deeper into the ones we already have.
- [Join Algar Geothermal at WGC2026 & the CGIA Booth!](https://algargeothermal.com/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
- [Calling All Alberta Agri-Tech Producers! Join the CGIA today!](https://algargeothermal.com/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
- [Can Geothermal Pilot Projects Really Help Alberta Hit Net Zero? Find Out Here](https://algargeothermal.com/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,
- [Community-Operated Greenhouses](https://algargeothermal.com/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.](https://algargeothermal.com/one_tomato/) - One Tomato. A World Changing Vision.
- [How Secure is Alberta’s Food Supply?](https://algargeothermal.com/how-secure-is-albertas-food-supply/) - An example: Britain’s food supply is becoming more volatile While Alberta is somewhat insulated from global political instability, other countries are feeling the pinch in their food supply chain. For example, Britain is having supply chain issues in their vegetable and produce markets. The conflict in Ukraine has caused an increase in energy costs, causing
- [Socioeconomic benefits of Geothermal technology](https://algargeothermal.com/socioeconomic-benefits-of-algar-geothermals-technology/) - How Algar Geothermal can benefit remote communities The challenge: Communities in remote locations with harsh growing climates have long faced food supply issues. These communities often rely on a fragile supply chain that can be easily disrupted by weather or other factors. Harsh winters and limited access to transportation infrastructure only exacerbate this problem. Current
- [Why Alberta Needs a Geothermal Greenhouse Pilot Project](https://algargeothermal.com/why-alberta-needs-a-geothermal-greenhouse-pilot-project/) - A geothermal greenhouse pilot project could help develop a new net zero food production industry in Alberta. This blog explores geothermal pilot projects
- [Why Alberta Needs a Greenhouse Revolution](https://algargeothermal.com/why-alberta-needs-a-greenhouse-revolution/) - Why Alberta Needs a Greenhouse Revolution How the Glass City got started It wasn't government committees, environmental groups, or venture capitalists that created the Glass City. It was a group of motivated, risk taking, cooperating Greenhouse Operators who saw the opportunity, raised the money, and took a chance. Here are the results: The Netherlands is
- [Algar Geothermal Fall Update](https://algargeothermal.com/algar-geothermal-fall-update/) - Algar Geothermal fall update on the SLB Digital Forum, and business incubator.
- [Using an out of service oil and gas well as a source of geothermal energy](https://algargeothermal.com/using-an-out-of-service-oil-and-gas-well-as-a-source-of-geothermal-energy/) - Using an out of service oil and gas well as a source of geothermal energy As the world continues to grapple with climate change, many governments and organizations are looking for new ways to tap into renewable forms of energy. One way that is gaining attention is using out-of-service oil or gas wells as a
- [Algar Geothermal – geothermal energy for space heating](https://algargeothermal.com/algar-geothermal-geothermal-energy-for-space-heating/) - The clock is ticking!
- [Benefits of Algar Geothermal’s Technology](https://algargeothermal.com/benefits-of-algar-geothermals-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](https://algargeothermal.com/algar-geothermals-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!](https://algargeothermal.com/slb-digital-forum-2024/) - 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
- [Create a geothermal based circular economy](https://algargeothermal.com/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](https://algargeothermal.com/heat-recovery-simulations/) - 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
- [Heat Demand Varies through the year](https://algargeothermal.com/heat-demand-varies/) - Heat Demand Varies through the year and Algar Geothermal has a solution to deliver geothermal heat year round.
- [Algar Geothermal Technology Overview](https://algargeothermal.com/algar-geothermal-technology-overview/) - The basics of Algar Geothermal's Technology 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 that is plugged at the
- [Origin of Algar Geothermal](https://algargeothermal.com/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](https://algargeothermal.com/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
- [Algar Geothermal – Solution Development working with SLB](https://algargeothermal.com/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.
- [Spring Update 2024](https://algargeothermal.com/spring-update-2024/) - Algar Geothermal is still working and making great progress. Blair #
- [Improving Food Security in Indigenous Communities](https://algargeothermal.com/improving-food-security-in-indigenous-communities/) - Algar Geothermal can revitalize a northern community Improving Food Security in Indigenous Communities

## Pages

- [Home](https://algargeothermal.com/) - Solutions for a healthier, sustainable future Harvesting Heat from below the ground What ifWe had an abundant supply of renewable, sustainable, easy to access energy at our disposal? Learn More Access to energy At Algar Geothermal our goal is extract geothermal heat from out of service oil and gas wells. This eternally available, low-cost energy
- [Blogs](https://algargeothermal.com/blog/) - Blogs
- [Contact Us](https://algargeothermal.com/contact-us/) - Contact us Disclaimer Contact Detail Contact Blair Shunk Director, Marketing and Communications Phone 1-587-332-0890 Email blair.shunk@algargeothermal.com Send Us A Message Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Subject *Comment or Message *PhoneSubmit
- [Team](https://algargeothermal.com/team/) - Team Our Team Peter GrahamDirector of Research & DevelopmentPeter Graham is Canadian by birth and graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. Most of his 50 year professional career was in coal geology while working for several major coal mining companies, and with the Energy division in the
- [Candidates](https://algargeothermal.com/candidates/) - Candidates Candidate Wells for geothermal use
- [Benefits](https://algargeothermal.com/benefits/) - Benefits Benefits of Algar Geothermal’s Technology: Availability of Wells: Because Algar’s technology can use a relatively low downhole temperature, (a minimum of 6oC is adequate) more wells qualify for use.Lower Risk: Algar’s closed loop system guarantees the heat source, while isolating the system from the geological formation.Lower Cost: Candidate wells are already drilled and serviced,
- [What If](https://algargeothermal.com/what-if/) - Please Dream with us for a minute What If …We had an abundant supply of renewable, sustainable, easy to access energy at our disposal? ..out of service and abandoned oil wells were the source of this energy? …using this energy could produce local food products, displacing
- [Disclaimer](https://algargeothermal.com/disclaimer/) - Disclaimer Disclaimer: The details of Algar Geothermal’s technology are deliberately missing from this website. Algar geothermal has spent many years and thousands of dollars developing a process that generates sufficient heat energy from relatively shallow wells with a down hole temperature of 50 degrees C. There are those that say it cannot be done. Algar
- [Pilot test well](https://algargeothermal.com/pilot-test-well/) - Suggestion for a Pilot test well Get In Touch Thank you for your interest in Algar Geothermal. Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Contact Detail Contact Blair Shunk Vice President, Business Development Phone 1-403-617-9624 Email blair.shunk@algargeothermal.com Send Us A Message Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Suggestion for a pilot test wellSubmit
- [Technology](https://algargeothermal.com/technology/) - Technology Well configuration Algar’s Technology is based on a wellbore that is isolated from the geological formation. The well is plugged at the bottom. The fluid used to transfer the heat is isolated from the geological formation. Essentially, it is a pipe within a pipe. Due to the proprietary nature of our technology, this outline
- [FAQ](https://algargeothermal.com/faq/) - Frequently Asked Questions 1. How do you compare to other geothermal technologies? Lower risk, shallower wells, lower carbon footprint, cost/GJ, but less heat per well. 2. How do you compare to heat pumps? Lower carbon footprint, surface footprint, cost and power demand. 3. How long does it take to drill and complete the well? Depending

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- [Post](https://algargeothermal.com/?elementor_library=post) - 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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- [Our solution](https://algargeothermal.com/?elementor_library=our-solution) - Our Solution Put UNEMPLOYED wells BACK to work Algar’s patented heat extraction process provides heat from a stand alone oil and gas wells Build agri-facilities AT selected well sites Greenhouses, barns, grain drying, any space heating requirement can be met by one well’s heat production PRODUCE Cost savings Reduce expenses for business owners, giving them
- [Benefits](https://algargeothermal.com/?elementor_library=benefits) - Benefits for Albertans The extracted geothermal heat will be used to supplement existing facility heating systems that are now 100% dependent on fossil fuels.​Good for Business:Lower heating costs and reduced carbon levies will benefit businesses in Alberta.Saving the Environment:Wells that are out of service will be put to use, reducing the risk of environmental damage
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