RESMAN Energy Technology Selected to Participate in the Utah FORGE Geothermal Project
01 May 2024 - 1:06PM
Business Wire
RESMAN Energy Technology is pleased to announce that its tracer
technology is being used in the groundbreaking Utah FORGE
geothermal project. With expectations of a drastic market increase
for Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) by 2030, the Utah FORGE
project is poised to become an important test case for scaling
geothermal technology globally. Located at Milford, Utah, 320 km
(200 mi) from Salt Lake City, this international field laboratory
is managed by the Energy & Geoscience Institute at the
University of Utah and sponsored by the Department of Energy.
RESMAN will provide critical data on fluid movements, and
connection integrity within the geothermal system, offering a
comprehensive suite of tracer technology options aligned with the
required temperature stability range and resilient to extremely
high temperatures.
“Utah FORGE is a global test case, and we aim to accelerate
breakthroughs in EGS technologies and to establish rigorous,
reproducible solutions that make geothermal energy possible
anywhere in the world,” said John McLennan, Utah FORGE,
Co-Principal Investigator. “Having RESMAN involved in this
stimulation phase is an opportunity to achieve more detailed
insights into the interaction of the fracture stimulation stages.
Tracer technology provides data used to help better understand
fluid movements and connections, helping to improve data-driven
decision-making in geothermal operations.”
“We are very proud to be selected for this pioneering project
that can revolutionize the monitoring and management of geothermal
processes worldwide. This is our first geothermal project, and it
presents a significant leap towards sustainable energy solutions.
Although there are many unknowns, we are confident in the
transformative impact of our tracer technology,” said Partho Giri,
Director of Global Operations, RESMAN Energy Technology. “Our
non-hazardous and non-radioactive tracers enable the lowest
detection levels in the industry at parts per trillion (ppt). Our
value proposition is obvious: we demonstrate the integrity of
connections within the geothermal system, providing invaluable
insights for enhanced operational efficiency and
sustainability.”
As of April 8th, 2024 RESMAN has completed tracer injection for
all the fracking stages, followed by ongoing meticulous sampling
and analysis to assess connectivity and circulation. As the project
unfolds with monthly updates, stakeholders anticipate a wealth of
knowledge that could reshape the geothermal landscape.
About Utah FORGE
The FORGE site is located near the town of Milford in Beaver
County, Utah, on the western flank of the Mineral Mountains. Near
term goals are aimed at perfecting drilling, stimulation,
injection-production, and subsurface imaging technologies required
to establish and sustain continuous fluid flow and energy transfer
from an EGS reservoir. For more information, please visit our
website.
About RESMAN Energy Technology
RESMAN is the global leader in tracer technologies for wireless
flow monitoring. We combine our expertise in biotechnology,
chemistry, physics and petroleum engineering to offer the longest
lifetimes and lowest detection limits in the industry. RESMAN is
headquartered in Norway, the heart of global energy innovation and
have regional headquarters in Houston, Aberdeen, Abu Dhabi and
Kuala Lumpur to strategically position its operations within the
global energy ecosystem. Learn more at: www.resmanenergy.com
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Utah FORGE Christopher Katis ckatis@egi.utah.edu
RESMAN Energy Technology Sven Kristian Hartvig, Vice
President, New Energy Domain sven.hartvig@resman.no Assel Issina,
Global Communications, Communications@resman.no