Harnessing low temperature geothermal fields in the urban area of Reykjavík, SW-Iceland: tackling challenges with 3D modelling
Harnessing low temperature geothermal fields in the urban area of Reykjavík, SW-Iceland: tackling challenges with 3D modelling
Since the 1930s the utilization of low temperature geothermal fields in Iceland has greatly improved the inhabitants’ life quality and completely transformed capital city. The Elliðaárdalur low temperature geothermal field in Reykjavík, Iceland, is an example of an existing low temperature area, which has been used for district heating since 1968 by Veitur Utilities. In Reykjavik coal-burning heat was replaced by clean geothermal energy therefore air pollution drastically decreased. Geothermal water provides water to local pools and hot tubs that became a “hot-spot” for social gatherings that also provide great health benefits.
This webinar will discuss low temperature geothermal energy development in Iceland and present results of RESULT (Enhancing Reservoirs in Urban development: smart wells and reservoir development) an EU H2020 funded project. Data integration and visualisation, geological and temperature modelling using Leapfrog Energy will be discussed as well as enhancement of reservoirs lifetime and recovery.
Ms. Helga Margrét Helgadóttir is a geologist with a master’s degree from the University of Iceland working for ÍSOR (Iceland GeoSurvey). She has a long experience in the field of geothermal exploration, research and consultancy. She is an expert in the field of borehole geology; including alteration and mineral identification both in binocular and microscope. She has extensive experience in interpretating geophysical logs, acoustic borehole images and temperature and pressure borehole logs. She has used Leapfrog to compile data and build 3D models, and for visualisation of the results.
Ms. Sveinborg H. Gunnarsdóttir is geologist with a master’s degree from the University of Iceland working for ÍSOR (Iceland GeoSurvey). She has a long experience in the field of geothermal exploration, research, consultancy and project management. She started out her carrier as a borehole geologist working on site for high temperature drilling but has since than studied high and low temperature worldwide, both from the desk and in the field. She has extensive experience in working with various data sets including surface, borehole, seismic and resistivity data. She has used Leapfrog to compile data and construct 3D models, and to communicate with other experts and stakeholders.
Vaiva is a professional hydrogeologist with experience in the geothermal industry. She obtained her BSc degree in Hydrogeology from Vilnius University and MSc in Geothermal Energy from the University of Iceland.
Vaiva enjoys teaching and is passionate about geological modelling, geothermal resources estimation and mapping.
Before joining Seequent Vaiva worked for Reykjavik University, Iceland GeoSurvey and Catalan GeoSurvey. Her responsibilities included teaching, 3D geological modelling, geothermal resources monitoring, mapping, and estimation.
Vaiva currently works as a Customer Solutions Specialist within Seequent's Energy Team, where she focuses on teaching, workflow development and providing optimised solutions to geothermal industry professionals.