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The Welltec Magma Packer (WMP) facilitates the development of multistage zonal isolation for EGS. It reduces risk in development of new hydrothermal projects, as well as those aiming to rejuvenate existing wells.
Read moreUtilizing the earth's full geothermal potential
The Welltec Magma Packer (WMP) facilitates the development of multistage zonal isolation for EGS. It reduces risk in development of new hydrothermal projects, as well as those aiming to rejuvenate existing wells.
Read moreGeothermal energy offers unique advantages to the renewable power grids of the future: it provides a reliable and abundant source of renewable energy all year round, which can be utilized in multiple ways.
The key to unlocking the world’s full geothermal potential lies within EGS. Conventional geothermal systems – known as hydrothermal systems – rely upon shallow resources with water or steam build up inside a hot permeable formation.
Welltec officially joined the Geothermal Association of Kenya in January 2022, participating in a community of geothermal sector stakeholders from more than 90 different countries. Together, we aim to collaborate, research, and find innovative ways to develop and grow the geothermal sector in Kenya, and indeed across the globe.
The US Department of Energy (DOE) Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) is a dedicated test site to support cutting-edge technology and accelerate the development of EGS. Located in Milford (Utah), the area is already home to geothermal power plants. The test site formation exhibits proven temperature of around 230° Celsius and is fitted with multiple wells and seismic data monitoring equipment.
Read more about FORGEWelltec was selected as one of three entities for the funding of technology development under Topic 1 of the initiative – Devices suitable for sectional (zonal) isolation along both cased and open-hole wellbores under geothermal conditions.
Working in partnership with the University of Oklahoma, the main goal of this project is to develop multistage isolation systems capable of withstanding geothermal downhole conditions.
Project milestones are divided by three main phases:
We are honored to be part of such an important development and will apply our innovative technology to achieve the goals of the project and make a significant contribution to future power generation.
With the support of Geothermica and the Danish Energy Agency, Welltec has joined forces with nine European partners to demonstrate drilling, completion, and production technologies to increase the technical and economic success of deep geothermal projects.