Geothermal Drilling Well Articles & Analysis
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Yet drilling geothermal wells is more costly than conventional oil-drilling and it remains a daunting challenge to deliver the required ROI. Companies face the challenge of using downhole tools in geothermal wells that are usually 3-5km deep and reach temperatures of 300 to 400°F. ...
ByOsso Ltd
For the majority of countries, the heat is there, but the fluid, and in some cases the permeability, are not. Enhanced geothermal involves drilling wells into the hot rock, and forcing fluid — water or brine — into the hot rock through fractures or permeable areas. ...
ByEnsia