Geothermal exploration ranges from the project idea to the subsurface system, i.e. the construction of wells. The activity itself is structured in successive phases and involves the active participation of several disciplines (geology, geophysics, drilling and mechanical engineering).
The focus of the exploration is on the successful exploration of the geothermal resource, taking into account cost efficiency. Furthermore, it is important to obtain sufficient data of sufficient quality and quantity to ensure that subsequent exploitation is most efficient and problem-free as a result of careful planning.
Arctic Green Engineering Services Ltd. (formerly Mannvit Ltd.) can assist in the efficient understanding of the geothermal resource to be exploited, from geological evaluation to well work planning and well testing.
A geothermal system exploits the subsurface and, like other mining activities, has the potential for misinterpretation due to inaccurate geological knowledge, which can result in an inefficient and costly exploration operation, such as a barren well.
The most costly and difficult part of the exploration phase is the development of the geothermal well, which can also be a source of new and unexpected knowledge. It is therefore crucial that the design process takes into account the possibility of deviations from the design, which will make the drilling activity easier to shape and thus increase the success of the well drilling.
Arctic Green Engineering can properly assess and present the need and expected benefits of various risk mitigation activities to the client across the entire spectrum of geothermal exploration.
