{"title":"From Numerical Conceptual Models To Phenomenological Modelling and Production Optimization for Better Assessing Geothermal Reservoir Potential","authors":"M. Garcia, J. Mathieu, D. Siffert, Geotref Team","doi":"10.3997/2214-4609.201802941","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.201802941","url":null,"abstract":"As part of the GEOTREF research project, a cost-effective approach, relying on innovative software tools, is proposed to carry out prefeasibility studies prior drilling based on numerical conceptual models associated with phenomenological modelling and well layout optimization. The numerical conceptual models are intended to be 3D structural, geological and geothermal numerical models that integrate at best all understanding, interpretations and data about the geothermal reservoir. They are defined at a scale where relevant boundary conditions can be specified, including recharge, basal heat flux and heat sources. Scenarios are used to formalize the uncertainty about numerical conceptual models, whether it is related to data values or interpretations, model assumptions or simplifications, or geothermal reservoir model components. Each scenario determines a numerical conceptual model as a possible representation of the actual geothermal reservoir. Phenomenological modelling is carried out by numerically simulating the geothermal systems corresponding to various scenarios. Results provide information to determine and understand the structural, geological and geothermal conditions that should be met to explain the presence of a geothermal resource. The geothermal potential of hot scenarios is then assessed by seeking optimal production and injection well locations that maximize the production of electrical power from the available geothermal energy.","PeriodicalId":207171,"journal":{"name":"First EAGE/IGA/DGMK Joint Workshop on Deep Geothermal Energy","volume":"107 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130308258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Soultz and Rittershoffen Geothermal Plants in Upper Rhine Graben: Two Years of Operation","authors":"G. Ravier, O. Seibel, J. Mouchot","doi":"10.3997/2214-4609.201802943","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.201802943","url":null,"abstract":"After more than two years of successful commercial operation, Soultz and Rittershoffen geothermal plants give many lessons learned, which could be useful for the geothermal in Upper Rhine Graben.","PeriodicalId":207171,"journal":{"name":"First EAGE/IGA/DGMK Joint Workshop on Deep Geothermal Energy","volume":"3 8","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120824557","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Seismic Monitoring at Different Stages of Deep Geothermal Sites in the Upper Rhine Graben","authors":"V. Maurer, A. Richard, N. Cuenot","doi":"10.3997/2214-4609.201802938","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.201802938","url":null,"abstract":"Reverse-time migration (RTM) is the state-of-the-art imaging technology for complex structures. The most important plays nowadays in Brazil are in the pre-salt region. The complex overburden above them, with salt bodies, volcanics and/or shallow carbonates, produces illumination variations thus generating amplitude distortions in the migrated image. Least-squares RTM aims at approximating the inverse of the forward modeling operator, and as such it promises to reduce migration artifacts and compensate for illumination variations due to both acquisition geometry and complex overburden. We apply CHF-based LS-RTM to two field datasets in the Santos basin, acquired using narrow-azimuth streamer geometry.","PeriodicalId":207171,"journal":{"name":"First EAGE/IGA/DGMK Joint Workshop on Deep Geothermal Energy","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124116356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Darnet, C. Dezayes, J. Girard, J. Baltassat, F. Bretaudeau, T. Reuschlé, N. Coppo, J. Porté, Y. Lucas
{"title":"Advances On Electro-Magnetic Imaging for De-Risking Enhanced Geothermal Systems Prospects","authors":"M. Darnet, C. Dezayes, J. Girard, J. Baltassat, F. Bretaudeau, T. Reuschlé, N. Coppo, J. Porté, Y. Lucas","doi":"10.3997/2214-4609.201802935","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.201802935","url":null,"abstract":"This work explores different approaches for the image domain least-squares migration with Point Spread Functions (PSFs) computed in pre-stack and post-stack domain, using both Reverse Time Migration (RTM) and Kirchhoff migration engines. We also present two applications in 3D datasets of deepwater offshore of Brazil. Both strategies showed that least-squares migration provide an uplift in the migration amplitudes and resolution even on geologically complex models.","PeriodicalId":207171,"journal":{"name":"First EAGE/IGA/DGMK Joint Workshop on Deep Geothermal Energy","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122944084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mud Hammer Drilling in Hard Formations: Bit Design Improvement Leads To Increased Rate of Penetration","authors":"L. Gerbaud, R. Souchal, M. Tarek","doi":"10.3997/2214-4609.201802934","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.201802934","url":null,"abstract":"Percussion drilling system, combining a mud hammer with drill bits, has been developed to increase drilling performances in hard formations. This system is based on a high-power down-the-hole hammer (Power output of 30 kW), capable of delivering high-energy impacts at high frequency (35 Hz) used with mud pressure as the power source. The drill bit is a key performance element because it is the one that is in contact with the rock and destroys it. It must be designed to optimize the cutting process. Numerous elementary tests of the insert-rock contact and the development of a model of the performances have been performed. It makes it possible to show the importance of the bit design parameters and the need to adapt the design to the drilling conditions. A new generation of bits optimized for performance has thus been developed and manufactured. The 6” mud hammer and the new drill bit have been then tested on a full scale drilling test bench. The performances comparison with roller cone bit showed an improvement of 100 to 300% of Rate of Penetration (ROP). The set was ultimately used in field drilling operations and validated the large improvement in ROP of 300%.","PeriodicalId":207171,"journal":{"name":"First EAGE/IGA/DGMK Joint Workshop on Deep Geothermal Energy","volume":"47 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123985848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An innovative Geothermal Well Architecture and Reservoir Evaluation Concept - the Cachan Subhorizontal Doublet","authors":"P. Ungemach, M. Antics, M. Davaux","doi":"10.3997/2214-4609.201802929","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.201802929","url":null,"abstract":"The present paper, further to a description of the subhorizontal well (SHW) architecture and accompanying geosteering drilling/navigation technology, focus on wireline logging, well testing and geochemical monitoring attributes of the reservoir assessment strategy.","PeriodicalId":207171,"journal":{"name":"First EAGE/IGA/DGMK Joint Workshop on Deep Geothermal Energy","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131139972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Betlem, K. Midttømme, M. Jochmann, K. Senger, S. Olaussen
{"title":"Geothermal Gradients on Svalbard, Arctic Norway","authors":"P. Betlem, K. Midttømme, M. Jochmann, K. Senger, S. Olaussen","doi":"10.3997/2214-4609.201802945","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.201802945","url":null,"abstract":"The high Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, Norway, is considering to replace the currently operating coal-fuelled power plants. Besides local fossil energy sources such as coal or shale gas in combination with carbon storage and sequestration, renewable sources such as geothermal energy are being considered as alternatives. A thorough assessment of the geothermal energy alternative relies on precise knowledge of the current heat-flow values. In addition, paleo-temperature gradients, former basin configuration and basin development are of great importance for the evaluation of all of these energy sources. We assessed the lateral distribution of the heat-flow for systematically logged commercial petroleum exploration and research boreholes using numerical models. For the Central Tertiary Basin, models were constrained with multi-physical data sets. Geothermal gradients ranging from 25 to 55 °C/km (33 °C/km on average) have been recorded, and these support the indication of local and regional heat-flows that exceed the global continental average.","PeriodicalId":207171,"journal":{"name":"First EAGE/IGA/DGMK Joint Workshop on Deep Geothermal Energy","volume":"156 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133062146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Wireline NMR Combined With Azimuthal Logs Define Flow Capacity and Homogeneity within High Angle Geothermal Well","authors":"C. Cavalleri, E. Wielemaker","doi":"10.3997/2214-4609.201802939","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.201802939","url":null,"abstract":"Geological, geophysical, geomechanical and petrophysical data gathering and analysis are important to manage Geothermal resources optimally. We highlight a case where a unique log combination was run to assess lateral homogeneity and flow potential in the target aquifer. A highly deviated well was drilled through a thin bed structure to characterize producing limestone layers within a carbonate sequence. The evaluation program included LWD nuclear data recorded while geosteering and Wireline NMR and advanced dipole sonic which were successfully tractor conveyed to verify the homogeneity of thin and highly porous and mobile diatomite and their performance. This was the first application of NMR logs to establish porosity and permeability in a Geothermal project. The NMR log results provided accurate information that complemented the sonic and density images adding critical knowledge of the mixed layers. Those logs integration helped to define the heterogeneity of target reservoirs, quantify critical rock parameters, and ability to transport the fluids. Azimuthal sonic data was explored adding to the overall understanding of different measurements and obtain a more detailed structural model. This also allowed to understand whether permeability variations were truly related to layer variations or a result of the measurements sensing properties of an adjacent layer.","PeriodicalId":207171,"journal":{"name":"First EAGE/IGA/DGMK Joint Workshop on Deep Geothermal Energy","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125399380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Horizontal Stress Orientation and Fractures from Image Logs in Geothermal Boreholes in Fractured Carbonates in Switzerland","authors":"B. Roters, M. Gysi","doi":"10.3997/2214-4609.201802946","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.201802946","url":null,"abstract":"The assessment of the stress orientations is the first step for geomechanical modelling and for the understanding of the relationships between fractures, stress and fluid flow. Furthermore, an understanding of the stress regime and stress field orientation is crucial for optimizing planning of boreholes with a view to minimizing the risks. In the present publication, the results of a borehole image interpretation performed for the National Cooperative for the Disposal of Radioactive Waste (NAGRA) from a geothermal borehole in Northern Switzerland are presented. The borehole was drilled in Upper Jurassic carbonates that are partly intensively fractured and also contain vugs. It is shown that analysis and interpretation of borehole images contribute to a better understanding of reservoirs and that these data are important for efficient drilling and effective development of adjacent boreholes. The interpretation adds detail to the regional structural and present-day stress picture of the Upper Jurassic strata in the area. The main stress orientation matches results from nearby measurements. The fractures are potentially governed by local or regional structural elements, i.e. faults or folds.","PeriodicalId":207171,"journal":{"name":"First EAGE/IGA/DGMK Joint Workshop on Deep Geothermal Energy","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125268391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"3D Seismic High Productivity Application for Geothermal Development - Case Study in Suburban Environment (Munich Germany)","authors":"E. Gillot, J. Cotton, C. Gómez","doi":"10.3997/2214-4609.201802932","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.201802932","url":null,"abstract":"Recent development in wireless recording technology together with a dramatic increase in the productivity derived from the O&G industry such as blended vibroseis acquisitions made the seismic surveys more attractive and in accordance with geothermal budgets. The increased quality due to a broadband recording makes a huge difference even with the most recent surveys. This paper presents the acquisition of the first 3D survey recorded in a suburban environment south of Munich (Germany) with such technology and for geothermal object.","PeriodicalId":207171,"journal":{"name":"First EAGE/IGA/DGMK Joint Workshop on Deep Geothermal Energy","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123728588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}