| Title | Summary of AGEG Technical Interest Groups Research Projects |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alexandra Long, Barry A. Goldstein, Tony Hill, Michael Malavazos |
| Year | 2009 |
| Conference | Australian Geothermal Energy Conference |
| Keywords | Australia. EGS. Hot Rock geothermal |
| Abstract | The Australian Geothermal Energy Group (AGEG) has the vision that geothermal resources will provide the lowest cost emissions free renewable base load energy for centuries to come. The AGEG is working towards this vision through its Technical Interest Groups (TIGs) which focus on topics that have been prioritised by the Australian geothermal industry. The priorities are thus aligned with those of the International Energy Agency Geothermal Implementing Agreement (GIA) and the International Partnership for Geothermal Technologies (IPGT). Increasingly, priorities are also coming into line with the oil and gas industry with opportunities to drive innovation. This paper will provide an update and overview of the scope and research findings of projects completed for the AGEG by members since the last Australian Geothermal Energy Conference. Many of the projects focus on topics relevant to the advancement of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) in Australia, including reservoir characterisation, research and development into power cycle design for the Australian conditions and other studies to reduce the uncertainties surrounding EGS and ensure responsible management of projects. It is expected that detailed presentations will be given on many of these projects by the project investigators, so this paper intends to provide a brief introduction of each project |