Induced seismicity in geothermal reservoirs: A review of forecasting approaches
In order to reach Europe׳ s 2020 and 2050 targets in terms of greenhouse gas emissions,
geothermal resources will have to contribute substantially to meeting carbon-free energy …
geothermal resources will have to contribute substantially to meeting carbon-free energy …
[HTML][HTML] Hydraulic performance history at the Soultz EGS reservoirs from stimulation and long-term circulation tests
The technical feasibility of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) has been demonstrated for
the first time in fractured crystalline basement rocks at the Soultz-sous Forêts project …
the first time in fractured crystalline basement rocks at the Soultz-sous Forêts project …
Fluid‐induced earthquakes with variable stress drop
O Lengliné, L Lamourette, L Vivin… - Journal of …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
The static stress drop of an earthquake, which quantifies the ratio of seismic slip to the size
of the rupture, is almost constant over several orders of magnitudes. Although variations are …
of the rupture, is almost constant over several orders of magnitudes. Although variations are …
A review of mechanisms of induced earthquakes: from a view of rock mechanics
The induced earthquake recently has gained an increasing public awareness of
environmental and safety issue. The earthquakes associated with fluid injection and …
environmental and safety issue. The earthquakes associated with fluid injection and …
Economic evaluation of geothermal reservoir performance through modeling the complexity of the operating EGS in Soultz-sous-Forêts
The EGS pilot project in Soultz-sous-Forêts, is now operated by an industry consortium,
heading for optimal reservoir management. A 3D thermo-hydraulic numerical model, based …
heading for optimal reservoir management. A 3D thermo-hydraulic numerical model, based …
Induced seismicity related to geothermal projects versus natural tectonic earthquakes and other types of induced seismic events in Central Europe
G Grünthal - Geothermics, 2014 - Elsevier
Induced seismicity related to fluid injection in geothermal systems has gained an increased
public awareness particularly in Central Europe. The paper discusses occurrence of …
public awareness particularly in Central Europe. The paper discusses occurrence of …
Fracture caging to limit induced seismicity
Geothermal resources offer a stable low‐carbon energy source. However, geothermal sites
can collocate with the hypocenters of large‐magnitude seismic events. Large seismic events …
can collocate with the hypocenters of large‐magnitude seismic events. Large seismic events …
Criteria and geological setting for the generic geothermal underground research laboratory, GEOLAB
High flow rate injection and related hydromechanical interaction are the most important
factors in reservoir development of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). GeoLaB, a new …
factors in reservoir development of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). GeoLaB, a new …
Main achievements from the multi-well EGS Soultz project during geothermal exploitation from 2010 and 2012
A Genter, N Cuenot, B Melchert… - European …, 2013 - brgm.hal.science
A research program based on a scientific and technical monitoring of the EGS Soultz power
plant has been achieved during geothermal exploitation between 2010 and 2012. Several …
plant has been achieved during geothermal exploitation between 2010 and 2012. Several …
[PDF][PDF] Induced seismicity in geothermal reservoirs: Physical processes and key parameters
E Gaucher, M Schoenball, O Heidbach… - World Geothermal …, 2015 - schoenball.de
In order to reach Europe's 2020 and 2050 targets on greenhouse gas emissions,
geothermal resources have to contribute substantially to carbon-free energy needs. Deep …
geothermal resources have to contribute substantially to carbon-free energy needs. Deep …