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The project Integrated Methods for Advanced Geothermal Exploration (IMAGE) is developing a reliable science based exploration and assessment method to geothermal reservoirs using an interdisciplinary approach based on three general pillars: 1.Understanding the processes and properties that control the spatial distribution of critical exploration parameters at European to local scales. The focus will be on the prediction of temperatures, in-situ stresses, fracture permeability and hazards which can be deduced from field analogues, public datasets, predictive models and remote constraints. It provides rock property catalogues for 2 and 3. 2.Improving well-established exploration techniques for imaging and detection beyond the current state of the art and testing of novel geological, geophysical and geochemical methods to provide reliable information on critical subsurface exploration parameters. Methods include a) geophysical techniques such as ambient seismic noise correlation and magnetotellurics with improved noise filtering, b) fibre-optic down-hole logging tools to assess subsurface structure,temperature and physical rock properties, and c) the development of new tracers and geothermometers. 3.Demonstration of the added value of an integrated and multidisciplinary approach for site characterization and well-siting, based on conceptual advances, improved models/parameters and exploration techniques developed in 1 and 2. Further, it provides recommendations for a standardized European protocol for resource assessment and supporting models. The IMAGE project consists of eight work packages (WP) in total, each of them covering several tasks and activities. As defined in WP2 Task 2.7., the IMAGE project has been subject to identification of potential environmental impacts. |
