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Jul 31, 2008Calgary Herald: Alberta has a ‘long way to go’ for geothermal energy
The following Calgary Herald article explores the potential for enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) in Alberta. The article cites the Alberta EGS research of CanGEA Board Member Michal Moore. EGS will require further investigation and more comprehensive geothermal gradient mapping in Alberta and Canada. The article also mentions that EGS could be deployed in oilsands operations in the future.
A new study concludes geothermal energy has more potential than previously believed to provide a clean source of electricity and steam for Alberta residents and industries, including the oilsands.
But bringing such a project on stream would take years of study and millions of dollars to drill test wells that are twice as deep as the deepest typical gas wells, according to author Michal Moore of the Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy at the University of Calgary.
To read the full article: Alberta has a ‘long way to go’ for geothermal energy
