Project implementation
WP1: Identification of key parameters for the effective use of the CO2-EGS systems and selection of appropriate locations
completed
M1.1
Indication of parameters important for localisation of the CO2-EGS system
completed
completed
D1.1
The list of parameters assumed as the most important for CO2-EGS system location, designing and exploitation – based on expert survey and opinion
completed
M1.2
Indication of one geological structure suitable for CO2-EGS in Poland and one in Norway
completed
completed
M1.3
Pointing out the CO2 sources. Indication of methods used for obtaining, purifying and transporting CO2
completed
D1.2
Technical report - Specification of EnerGizerS scenarios for evaluation; 3-4 case definitions representing realistic and effective combinations of reservoir conditions and local energy demand profiles
completed
WP2: Characteristics of the geothermal reservoir based on the results of comprehensive laboratory tests of rocks
completed
M2.1
Collection of the archival data
completed
completed
D2.1
Database containing archival petrophysical and mechanical data
completed
M2.2
Mineral composition and pore space analysis tests performed
completed
completed
M2.3
Thermal laboratory tests performed
completed
D2.2
Database with results of new laboratory measurements of rocks
completed
completed
M2.4
Mechanical laboratory tests performed
completed
D2.3
Technical report containing an analysis of the results
completed
completed
D2.4
Submitted scientific journal manuscript or conference paper with working title "Characteristics of the geothermal reservoir for CO2-EGS system in Poland based on the results of comprehensive laboratory tests of rocks"
WP3: Experimental determination of properties and behaviour of CO2-EGS working fluids
completed
M3.1
Measurement plan complete
completed
completed
D3.1
Prioritized measurement plan
completed
M3.2
Calibration of equipment complete
completed
completed
M3.3
First data point generated
completed
M3.4
Experimental campaign completed according to measurement plan
completed
completed
D3.2
Submitted scientific journal manuscript: "New and accurate thermodynamic property data of CO2-EGS relevant working fluids with data fitted to existing thermodynamic models"
WP4: Mathematical modelling of geological reservoir for CO2-EGS exploitation
completed
M4.1
Structural models for selected EGS fields completed
completed
completed
D4.1
Digital structural models for selected EGS fields
competed
D4.2
Conceptual models for selected EGS fields
competed
completed
M4.2
Simulations of hydraulic fracturing process completed
completed
D4.3
Permeability distribution models in fractured zone for selected EGS fields
completed
completed
M4.3
Full 3D numerical models upscaled with data characterizing fractured zones
completed
M4.4
Production models analysis completed
completed
completed
D4.4
Technical report from the EGS modelling with CO2 as a working fluid
completed
D4.5
Two scientific papers on assessment of potential CO2-EGS reservoirs in Poland and Norway, submitted for review to renowned open access journals:
Working title of 1st paper: "Numerical modeling of potential CO2-fed enhanced geothermal system (CO2-EGS) in Poland";
Working title of 2nd paper: "Preliminary assessment of potential CO2-fed enhanced geothermal system (CO2-EGS) in Norway"
completed
WP5: Mathematical modeling of CO2-based topside systems for heat and power production
completed
D5.1
Technical Report - Topside systems specifications - performance requirements, demand specifications, system design and process components
completed
completed
M5.1
Specify topside system requirements and performance evaluation KPIs
completed
M5.2
Component and system modeling framework completed
completed
completed
D5.2
Presentation - Topside system modeling - Description of modeling framework of components, processes and thermodynamics, including examples of simulation outputs
completed
D5.3
Technical Report - Proposed topside system designs and predicted performance, and comparison of alternative modeling methodologies
completed
completed
M5.3
Topside system evaluations and specifications completed, basis for WP6
completed
D5.4
Two scientific papers on analysis and optimization of topside systems for heat and power production, submitted for review to renowned open access journals:
Working title paper 1: Combined heat and power plants based on CO2-EGS concept - energy optimization results
Working title paper 2: Evaluation of topside system concepts for CO2-EGS
completed
WP6: Techno-economic and environmental assessment
completed
M6.1
Techno-economic assessment framework developed and reviewed
completed
completed
M6.2
Environmental assessment methodology developed and reviewed
completed
M6.3
Results of energy analysis of case studies gathered, reviewed and ready for techno-economic and
environmental assessment
completed
completed
D6.1
Guidelines for techno-economic and environmental assessment of CO2-EGS systems
completed
D6.2
Report on case studies results of techno-economic and environmental assessment of CO2-EGS systems, regulatory framework and policy impact
completed
completed
D6.3
Scientific publication on techno-economic and environmental assessment guidelines and case studies