Global Agency of Geosciences Experts

ET-04 Geothermal Energy

Objectives

  1. Understand the fundamental principles, resource types, and global distribution of geothermal energy.
  2. Evaluate the technologies, applications, and efficiency of geothermal power generation and direct use.
  3. Analyze the technical, economic, and environmental challenges and solutions in geothermal project development.
  4. Explore the role of geothermal energy in sustainable energy systems and its potential for future growth.

Who should attend

Professionals with a scientific background

Prerequisites

Background in Geosciences, petroleum geology or basic Petroleum Engineer knowledge

Duration

5 Sessions

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1
Session

Introduction to Geothermal Energy

  • Morning: Basics of geothermal energy: Earth’s heat, resources, and global potential
  • Afternoon: Types of geothermal systems (hydrothermal, enhanced, direct use)
2
Session

Geothermal Power Generation

  • Morning: Technologies for electricity production (dry steam, flash, binary cycle)
  • Afternoon: Case studies of major geothermal power plants worldwide
3
Session

Direct Use and Heat Pumps

  • Morning: Direct use applications (heating, agriculture, balneology)
  • Afternoon: Geothermal heat pumps: principles, efficiency, and residential/commercial use
4
Session

Exploration, Drilling, and Environmental Impact

  • Morning: Exploration techniques and resource assessment
  • Afternoon: Drilling technologies, environmental risks, and mitigation strategies
5
Session

Economics, Policy, and Future Trends

  • Morning: Cost analysis, financing, and economic viability
  • Afternoon: Policy frameworks, innovation, and the role of geothermal in the energy transition; wrap-up and Q&A

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