38 MARCH 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Geothermal Drilling Started in Aarhus Adapted from Information by Innargi There’s a spectacular sight greeting visitors to the Port of Aarhus, in Denmark. A robust, 6000-horsepower, electric drill rig has been set up to penetrate nearly two miles into the earth. It marks the start of the drilling work for Europe’s largest geothermal district heating plant, being constructed by Kredsløb and Innargi. “It is fair to say that a piece of green Danish national history is written in Aarhus today. The Parliament agreed on the regulatory framework needed, and now we are putting the drilling rig to work. If we want to succeed with the green transition, we must make use of all available solutions. Geothermal is truly exciting in this regard. Today is a good day, and I look forward to following the project going forward,” said Nicolai Wammen, Denmark’s minister for finance. The geothermal district heating system will have seven subplants around Aarhus, located close to the existing exchange stations, which send the district heating to homes in the area. So in the coming years, many residents will find themselves living near one of the well sites. While a geothermal plant does not produce noise or emissions once operational, neighbors may notice some noise from the drill rig during its operation. Although an electric rig is being used for the project, walls have been established around the site to reduce any nuisance noise. The first wells have the task of clarifying if there is hot water in the subsurface which meets the criteria for establishing the geothermal district heating. The first facility, located in Skejby, is expected to be completed and start delivering heat to Aarhus residents in 2025. The facility on Sumatravej is expected to be completed in early 2027. Upon completion of all subplants, the system is projected to provide 20% of Aarhus’s district heating. GEO GeoEnergy Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Now Available Adapted from Information by Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering’s GeoEnergy Engineering program at The University of Oklahoma in Norman, is aimed at meeting the demand for education in emerging energy fields such as geothermal, hydrogen, and renewable energies, energy storage, and carbon dioxide capture and sequestration. With the current global energy transition, this new degree will strategically address the changes in the energy industry and prepare graduates for new energy initiatives. The coursework provides relevant content in line with the current needs in global energy. This forward-thinking degree will be a broad launchpad for the 21st century, preparing students to pursue any number of careers in traditional or renewable subsurface energy. The curriculum will focus on: 7 Subsurface engineering and geological characterization 7 Geothermal engineering and subsurface energy storage 7 Big data and machine learning for energy applications 7 Carbon capture, sequestration, and storage 7 Hydrogen produced from natural gas GeoEnergy Engineers, Petroleum Engineers, and Geologists will continue to be crucial in the next iteration of the energy industry. Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering faculty are at the forefront of research to produce and use energy responsibly, and ensure they can help meet the world’s energy needs now and for years to come. GEO This Page Sponsored by GeoPro, Inc.
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