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The I-GET Project
The share of renewable energy sources in the European energy balance can be increased by a meaningful contribution of geothermal energy. Since the mining cost (exploration and drilling) to access the resources represents over 60% of the total investment, a reduction in mining cost would increase the competitiveness of geothermal energy significantly. This goal can be achieved if we had a way to detect the presence of the fluids inside the natural and/or enhanced geothermal systems before any drilling operation.The project I-GET is aimed at developing an innovative geothermal exploration approach based on advanced geophysical methods. The objective is to improve the detection, prior to drilling, of fluid bearing zones in naturally and/or artificially fractured geothermal reservoirs.
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In order to achieve its goals, the I-GET project will be developed using all of the available synergies concerning the technological research present in Europe as follows.In order to achieve its goals, the I-GET project will be developed using all of the available synergies concerning the technological research present in Europe as follows. The participants of the project represent the leaders in industry and research in the field of geothermal energy production in Europe. They developed different skills and expertise in geothermal and seismic-based techniques and technologies applied also in hydrocarbon exploration. Eleven participants constitute the I-GET consortium from six different European countries. The project management and the technical and administrative co-ordination of the project are entrusted to GFZ, which will ensure an effective co-operation among the participants, timely reports and an efficient administration. Also, it will ensure that other European institutions active in the geothermal exploration and production will be informed about the project achievements and will be invited to participate to the project meetings and workshops.
 | ENEL Produzione Country: Italy |
 | GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam (GFZ) Country: Germany |
 | Scientific and Technical Centre Country: France |
 | Istituto di Geoscienze e Georisorse Country: Italy |
 | University of Pisa Country: Italy |
 | Islenskar Orkurannsóknir Country: Iceland |
 | Centre for Renewable Energy Country: Greece |
 | Freie Universität Berlin Country: Germany |
 | Geowatt Country: Switzerland |
 | Geothermie Neubrandenburg GmbH Country: Germany |
 | Polish Academy of Sciences Country: Poland |
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