Canada's Geothermal Revolution

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05:00 - 08:32
https://youtu.be/Qn7IhGitNE4

So the hot water comes out of the ground, we pump it, we run it through a heat exchanger. So
we harvest the heat out of that brine, and that's where we're done with it.
So now we've got the heat, and then we introduce it to a working fluid. In our case, probably
butane. That butane goes from the liquid phase to the vapor phase, and that's what turns the
turbine. It's actually called binary cycle because you've got a loop of this refrigerant running,
and then you've got a loop of your hot brine coming up hot, going back cold for reheating.
The water, now at 65 degrees, is reinjected between the pumping wells. As it percolates
through the rocks, it picks up heat little by little. The question is how much distance you need
between the different wells. That was precisely the focus of the test carried out during our
visit. For weeks, the team pumped water, added a chemical tracer, and reinjected it 750 meters
further. That way, one can measure how long it takes for the water to move through the rock
before it's picked up again.
The first plant will generate 20 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 20,000 homes. The
team is already scouting locations for a second plant that will produce another 20 megawatts.
This well goes to a record depth, more than 3.7 kilometers. To test it, a pressurized gas is
injected at the very bottom. After a few hours of waiting, the gas rises back and the water starts
flowing.
The key information, of course, is the temperature. But a chemist also analyzes its
composition, looking especially for salts that could accumulate in tanks or pipes. They are also
checking for bacteria, which could proliferate and clog the pipes or cause them to rust. We
don't want to get us surprised. I mean, the resource could vary a little bit better, a little bit
worse, but the quicker that we understand the nature of it, the better.
Right, well, we expect that this will be very, very similar to the other wells. One of the things
that we've learned about this resource is that it's very, very consistent, very predictable. But
because this is a fairly big step out, this is really gonna test that theory that this is a very
consistent resource. We want to take a big step out to see if there's any subtle changes.
Geothermal power plants never use all the energy contained in the water. Elsewhere in the
world, the water is still warm enough to heat swimming pools, fish farms, greenhouses, or even
sidewalks during the winter. Kirsten Marcia believes geothermal can help her region diversify
its economy and go green without turning its back on the oil workers.
We've got this unique situation where we can draw upon all of the world-class expertise, all of
the world-class technology to develop this resource. If you looked across Canada, there
 wouldn't be a better location that's already pre-set up to drill these really amazing wells. It's
perfect. And we can then use the oil field workers and redeploy their skills for the first time
ever on a renewable energy project.

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1 In the video, geologists in Canada are using tools and science to search for water that can
generate electricity. The project named Deep aims to establish the first geothermal
power plant in Canada. The video shows the team analyzing temperature differences and
pumping hot water from wells. Geothermal energy is a unique resource that provides an
inexhaustible and clean power supply.
2 In the video, geologists in Canada are exploring the potential of geothermal energy as a
clean and renewable power source. They are drilling deep into the earth to access hot
water that can be used to generate electricity. Through the use of infrared cameras and
core samples, they are able to visualize and analyze the temperature and porosity of the
rocks underground. The video highlights the importance of this project in sparking a
green revolution in the energy field.
3 In the video, the focus is on the economic benefits of geothermal energy in Canada. It
explores how the establishment of geothermal power plants can create job opportunities
and boost the local economy. The video also discusses the potential of geothermal
energy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to a more sustainable
future. However, it concludes by acknowledging the challenges of implementing
geothermal energy on a larger scale and the need for government support and
investment.
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