Repsol gives updates on Gran Canaria geothermal exploration

La Caldera de Tirajana (Hoya de Tunte) y el Mar de Nubes en Gran Canaria Islas Canarias (Supply: Flickr, CC, By: El Coleccionista de Instantes)

Repsol has just lately been granted a one-year extension for the exploration allow for the “Lisa” geothermal undertaking in Gran Canaria, a part of the Canary Islands archipelago. In the meanwhile, the research point out the existence of a medium-high enthalpy geothermal useful resource on the island. We had beforehand reported on the beginning of this exploration undertaking again in 2021.

The Spanish oil firm now plans to restrict the extent of the exploration allow to a research space the place the presence of a high-enthalpy geothermal useful resource is more than likely. Throughout this prolonged interval, Repsol plans to proceed the final geological, geochemical, and environmental works within the space whereas additionally conducting new geophysical research to higher perceive the subsurface traits.

As within the first yr, Repsol will likely be collaborating with the Geovol group of the College of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for the extension interval. Repsol has additionally commissioned the Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias (ITC) to conduct a thermal demand research of Gran Canaria to guage the feasibility of geothermal direct use functions.

“If the outcomes of the analysis section are profitable, extra surveys would proceed to delimit and develop the geothermal useful resource, which might culminate within the development of a geothermal plant within the years 2027-2028 ,” stated a consultant from Repsol.

Supply: Canarias7