| Title | Numerical modeling of high-enthalpy reservoirs: an opportunity to accelerate the geothermal industry growth in Colombia |
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| Authors | Ella María LLANOS, Daniela BLESSENT |
| Year | 2025 |
| Conference | LATAM Geothermal Congress |
| Keywords | Colombia, modeling, geothermal, machine-learning, simulators, open-source |
| Abstract | A global analysis of the most recent trends in the use of geothermal reservoir simulators identified research and development (R&D) opportunities that can contribute to the growth of this industry in the LATAM region [1]. The widespread availability of open-source software offers an interesting and timely alternative for the training of young researchers and industry professionals. To assist Colombia, and taking into account the updated regulatory framework, a bibliometric analysis spanning the last decade has been undertaken. Academic programs, data availability, government funding of R&D projects, and existing professional associations were also considered. This paper provides a general overview of geothermal modeling in Colombia. The results highlight current gaps, and solutions are proposed from the perspective of reservoir simulation. This can facilitate improved decision-making for project implementation and thus accelerate the local energy transition. |