The Latrobe Valley in Victoria exhibits an elevated geothermal gradient and is therefore of high interest for geothermal developments, with a geothermal doublet already in place at the local aquatic centre, providing temperatures of up to 68°C. In this talk, Rockwater and JRG Energy present a comprehensive geothermal feasibility study covering geological exploration of the Latrobe Valley, aquifer modelling and geothermal doublet planning, with the aim of providing heating to a large-scale aquaculture facility and Australia’s first energy from waste plant. The proposed geothermal development with a heating supply of up to 14 MW would be the largest in Australia to date.
Presenters:
Jorik Poessé is a geoscientist with a background in structural geology and geomechanics from his studies at Utrecht University. He has worked on hydrocarbon as well as renewable energy projects where he has been focusing on geothermal exploration. As a geoscientist he is experienced in integrating many disciplines required for the industry such as seismic interpretation, hydrogeology, bore design, reservoir engineering and geomechanics. He has applied his skills extensively for geothermal projects throughout the Netherlands and Australia, supporting geothermal clients in exploration, resource assessment, well design, tendering and operations.
Martin Pujol is a hydrogeologist engineer specialised in reservoir engineering/modelling for geothermal projects. He trained at the School of Geology in Nancy, France where he obtained a MSc. He has over fifteen years’ experience in providing geoscience expertise and project management on geothermal and deep water well projects. Martin has worked as a geothermal hydrogeologist in various consultancies in Europe and Australia. He is now working as Direct-use and Reservoir Lead at JRG Energy, a global geothermal consultancy with active projects all over the world from Alaska, the Carribbean, France, Hungary, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, the Phillipines, various states in Australia and in New Zealand where JRG is headquarted.
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