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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.

University of Iceland

Institute of Earth Sciences

Institution Type: Academia

Institution Website Parent Institution Profile

Reykjavik, Iceland

Contact

Andri Stefansson
Professor
as@hi.is

Areas of Expertise

  • Resource Characterization & Modeling
  • Drilling & Well Design
  • Monitoring & Instrumentation

Resource Characterization & Modeling

This area focuses on identifying, assessing, and modeling geothermal resources to understand their size, temperature, and viability. It supports better decision-making by improving predictions of subsurface conditions and resource potential.

  • Exploration, Appraisal, Site Selection Active
  • Geological Modeling Active
  • Reservoir Modeling Active
  • Coupled Process Modeling Active
  • Water/Rock Geochemistry Active
  • Water Resource Management Active
  • High-Performance Computing (HPC) for Coupled or Multiphysics Simulations Active
High temperature U-tube reactor systems for superhot fluid-mineral interaction
Max Temperature (°C) 800
Max Pressure (MPa) 50
Ability to Adjust T & P Simultaneously Yes
High temperature cells for in-situ work on superhot fluid properties
Max Temperature (°C) 600
Max Pressure (MPa) 200
Ability to Adjust T & P Simultaneously Yes
High temperature flow-through reactors for stuyding mineral-superhot fluid interaction
Max Temperature (°C) 400
Max Pressure (MPa) 200
Ability to Adjust T & P Simultaneously Yes
Geochemical modeling tool platforms for studying superhot fluid properties and solid-superhot fluid interaction
Max Temperature (°C) 1000
Max Pressure (MPa) 500
Ability to Adjust T & P Simultaneously Yes
Reservoir modeling tools that include superhot fluid properties
Max Temperature (°C) 600
Max Pressure (MPa) 200
Ability to Adjust T & P Simultaneously Yes

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.

  • Casing Materials (Thermal Stresses, Corrosion, Abrasion) Active
  • Advanced Materials for Drilling & Well Integrity Active
Wellbore modeling tool platform
Max Temperature (°C) 600
Max Pressure (MPa) 200
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.

  • High-Temperature Electronics for Sensors & Data Systems Active
  • Environmental Monitoring Active
High-temperature electrodes
Max Temperature (°C) 400
Max Pressure (MPa) 20
Ability to Adjust T & P Simultaneously Yes

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