| Title | Production of Power from the Co-Produced Water of Oil Wells, 3.5 Years of Operation |
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| Authors | Nordquist, Joshua; Johnson, Lyle |
| Year | 2012 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Ormat Energy Converter (OEC); low temperature; Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC); moderate temperature; binary technology; remote operation; oil and gas; oil wells; gas wells; geothermal; geothermal power plants; modular units |
| Abstract | The co-produced fluids of oil and gas wells are a unique resource for the production of electricity. Inherent in such a resource are challenges that directly impact the economic viability, and hence project viability. US DOE and RMOTC’s ongoing project, and the CRADA with Ormat Nevada Inc., have shown the commercial feasibility of generating power from the co-produced fluids of oil and gas wells through 3.5 years of operation. Additionally, the ORMAT OEC has shown there is commercially available and proven technology for this application. |