Event type:
Hybrid, Evening meeting, Regional Group, Lecture
Organised by:
Geological Society Events, Western Regional Group
Venue:
In person at The Hub, 500 Park Ave, Aztec W, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4RZ or online via Zoom
Event status:
EVENT CLOSED
Date, time and location
This talk will take place on Tuesday 15 October 2024, starting at 6.30pm. The Zoom 'room' will open at 6.15pm.)
This is a hybrid event. Attend in person at The Hub, 500 Park Ave, Aztec W, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4RZ (room opens at 6pm), or online via Zoom (Zoom 'room' opens at 6.15pm.)
Event details
The Western Regional Group is pleased to welcome Alessandro Ranise from Structural Soils Ltd, who will present his dissertation discussing a different way to use end-of-life oilfields.
This study focuses on the feasibility of repurposing nearly exhausted oilfield wells for geothermal energy production utilising formation waters. The project investigates the East Midland Province of the UK, particularly the Whisby Oilfield, for its potential to supply a geothermal district heating system for the nearby city of Lincoln.
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the region's geological setting, stratigraphy, and tectonic history, with emphasis on the formation's porosity and permeability, geothermal gradient, and heat flow. The Carboniferous Limestone is the primary unit of interest for this research as it has an above-average geothermal gradient and areas with good porosity and permeability, albeit its subsurface extent is quite unpredictable.
Repurposing near-end-of-life oilfields reduces geothermal drilling costs and provides clean energy, thereby extending the oilfields economic life.
Registration
Non-members are welcome.
Online attendees can access the Zoom 'room' here.