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Geothermal Frontier – Beta

This is an integrated knowledge and data sharing platform that aggregates global datasets on institutional research capacity and country-level geothermal profiles. It is designed to support cross-sector collaboration and the advancement of next-generation geothermal technologies. The platform facilitates access to structured data, technical insights, and networked expertise to accelerate the development of higher-enthalpy resources and drive cost-competitive deployment at scale.

C-FER Technologies

Institution Type: Research Center or National Laboratory

Institution Website

Edmonton, Canada

Contact

Kelly Piers
Principal Engineer
k.piers@cfertech.com

Areas of Expertise

  • Drilling & Well Design
  • Monitoring & Instrumentation

Drilling & Well Design

This area covers technologies and expertise needed to safely and efficiently access geothermal resources at depth. It includes innovations in drilling methods, materials, and well design and construction to reduce costs and effectively reach higher-enthalpy systems in more geologic regions.

  • Well Completion (Cements, Liners, Flow Control) Active
  • Casing Materials (Thermal Stresses, Corrosion, Abrasion) Active
  • Advanced Materials for Drilling & Well Integrity Active
Post yield casing design and modelling for geothermal wells
Ability to Adjust T & P Simultaneously Yes
Geothermal well casing qualification (pipe body and connections)
Max Temperature (°C) 350 350 °C for full-scale tests, much higher temperature for material testing.
Max Pressure (MPa) 15 15 MPa at 350 °C. Much higher pressure possible for custom tests up to 200 MPa
Ability to Adjust T & P Simultaneously Yes
High-temperature flow loop for Electric Submersible Pumps (ESP)
Max Temperature (°C) 260
Max Pressure (MPa) 9
Ability to Adjust T & P Simultaneously Yes
Computation fluid dynamics and modelling or novel geothermal systems (including water, steam, and CO2). Includes complex heat transfer and phase change capabilities.
Max Temperature (°C) 600
Ability to Adjust T & P Simultaneously Yes

Monitoring & Instrumentation

This area enables real-time measurement and analysis of geothermal systems through advanced sensors and data tools. It supports performance optimization, risk reduction, and improved understanding of subsurface behavior over time.

  • Downhole Sensors Planned
  • Fiber Optic Sensing Systems (DTS, DAS, DSS) Planned
  • High-Temperature Electronics for Sensors & Data Systems Planned
High-temperature pressure vessels for conducting experiments
Max Temperature (°C) 400
Max Pressure (MPa) 137
Ability to Adjust T & P Simultaneously Yes

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