Program

Thursday, 2 June 2022

10.10-10.45 AM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Opening Session and Words of Welcome    

10.45-11.30 AM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Break

11.30-11.55 AM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Lecture: Frequently Asked Questions - Questions and answers on deep geothermal energy    
Speaker: Dr. Ingrid Stober, LFZG – Landesforschungszentrum Geothermie, Baden-Württemberg

11.55-12.20 AM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Lecture: Deep geothermal energy: Tension between acceptance and official dispute decision in seismic campaigns    
Speaker: Rechtsanwalt Prof. Hartmut Gaßner, Gaßner, Groth, Siederer & Coll.

12.20-12.45 PM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Lecture: CROWDTHERMAL Core Services - Towards the uptake of geothermal energy in Europe    
Speakers: Márcio Tameirão Pinto, La Palma Research Centre & Isabel Fernández Fuentes EFG, CROWDTHERMAL Coordinator
Abstract for download

12.45-13.10 PM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Lecture: The geothermal sector in Poland    
Speaker: Henning von Zanthier, LL. M. Rechtsanwalt/radca prawny VON ZANTHIER & DACHOWSKI
Abstract for download

13.10-14.30 PM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Break

14.30-14.55 PM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Lecture: Transition from hydrocarbon production to geothermal heat storage in the Upper Rhine Graben – the research infrastructure DeepStor    
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Eva Schill, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Technical University Darmstadt

14.55-15.20 PM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Lecture: Reservoir quality potential in the Buntsandstein - away from faults    
Speaker: Benjamin Busch, Institute of Applied Geosciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

15.20-15.45 PM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Lecture: Geothermal energy in transition using the example of the Landau heat and power plant    
Speaker: Dr.-Ing. Heiner Menzel, gec-co Global Engineering & Consulting-Company GmbH  

15.45-16.30 PM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Break

16.30-16.55 PM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Lecture: Drilling performances study of a mud driven downhole hammer, assisted with ultra-high pressure water jetting    
Speaker: Laurent Gerbaud, Armines/MinesParisTech
Abstract for download 

16.55-17.20 PM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Lecture: New Technical Developments in Wellhead Design - Best Practices and Projects    
Speaker: Werner Hartmann, Hartmann Valves GmbH    

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy

11.00-11.25 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: A new interpretation of Thermal-Response-Tests (TRT) with surprising results    
Speaker: Prof.i.R. Dr.-Ing. Frieder Häfner, Institut für Bohrtechnik und Fluidbergbau, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, und Transflow e.K., Freiberg 

11.25-11.50 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: Temperature measurements in borehole heat exchangers: Experiences and recommendations    
Speaker: Dr. Sven Rumohr, Hessisches Landesamt für Naturschutz, Umwelt und Geologie

11.50-12.15 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: High extraction rates on a small area - necessary conditions in the soil and their effects; possible measures & combination with hybrid sources    
Speaker: Volkmar Frotscher, GeoCollect GmbH 

12.15-13.20 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Break

13.20-13.45 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: Heat transition and acceleration of the use of near-surface geothermal energy    
Speaker: Dr. Georg Buchholz, Gaßner, Groth, Siederer & Coll.

13.45-14.10 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: Geothermal energy and low-temperature district heating networks ideally combined    
Speaker: Christian Engel, Austroflex Rohr-Isoliersysteme GmbH

14.10-14.35 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: Geothermal district heating in residential areas – Efficient underground design and operational concepts    
Speaker: Dr. David Kuntz, GeoAlto GmbH

14.35-15.00 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: Possibilities of self-sufficient heat supply of urban quarters through borehole heat exchangers with solar regeneration    
Speaker: Dr. Joachim Poppei, CSD INGENIEURE AG

15.00-15.50 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Break

15.50-16.15 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: Status and potential for aquifer storage in Germany    
Speaker: Philipp Blum, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)

16.15-16.40 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: Geothermal utilisation of aquifers with higher iron concentration by underground deferrisation and demanganisation - Presentation of a successfully completed project    
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Simone Walker-Hertkorn, Tewag GmbH

16.40-17.05 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: Possibilities for the valorisation of energy potentials in the mining environment as well as approaches for the sustainable energetic conversion and subsequent use of mining infrastructure and uplift waters    
Speaker: Dr. Rolf Schiffer, Schiffer Consult – Schiffer GEO Services, Institut für Angewandte Geologie der Ruhr-Universität Bochum

09.10-09.35 AM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Lecture: Mitigating Collapse issues in Geothermal wells through appropriate Tubular selection    
Speaker: Oliver Paulussen, Vallourec
Abstract for download

09.35-10.00 AM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Lecture: Full-Service Package for Glass Reinforced Epoxy Casing: Cementing with Light-weight Systems and Perforating employing Acid-soluble Abrasives    
Speaker: Dr. Nils Lummer, Fangmann Energy Services GmbH & Co. KG
Abstract for download

10.00-10.45 AM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Break

10.45-11.10 AM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Lecture: GeoCoGen Eclépens: Geothermal Prospection in Western Switzerland    
Speaker: Rodolphe Lathion, Swiss Geo Energy SA
Abstract for download

11.10-11.35 PM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Lecture: Geothermal exploration best practice in White Spot areas. A case study from Amsterdam Region    
Speaker: Vincent van Hoegaerden, Blue Gold Exploration Consultancy BV 
Abstract for download 

11.35-12.00 PM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Lecture: Eden Geothermal Project - Eden’s (UK) hot rocks project hits target with successful drilling of first deep well    
Speaker: Dr. Jörg Baumgärtner, BESTEC GmbH and BESTEC UK Ltd
Abstract for download 

12.00-13.00 PM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Break

13.00-13.25 PM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Lecture: Investigations into lithium extraction from deep geothermal waters in Germany      
Speaker: Elif Kaymakci, EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg
Abstract for download 

13.25-13.50 PM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Lecture: Lithium in the Buntsandstein reservoir of the Upper Rhine Graben - potential and production    
Speaker: Dr. Horst Kreuter, Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH 

13.50-14.30 PM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Break

14.30-14.55 PM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Lecture: Geothermal Geosolutions for resource exploration and characterization    
Speakers: Ran Bachrach & Giovanni Sosio, Schlumberger Geosolutions
Abstract for download

14.55-15.20 PM

Congress 1 - Deep geothermal energy
Lecture: Geothermal Submersible Pump Best Practices for Europe , A Technical Guide for Selecting Geothermal Submersible Pumping Systems    
Speaker: Siddhartha Arasu Chidambaranathan, Novomet
Abstract for download

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy

09.05-09.30 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: Comparison in practice of a standard double U-tube probe with the prototype of the ring tube probe    
Speaker: Dr.-Ing. Rolf Michael Wagner, BLZ Geotechnik GmbH

09.30-09.55 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: What happened so far: Successful projects and new records with the world's strongest geothermal probe    
Speaker: Benjamin Pernter, Jansen AG

09.55-10.20 AM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: Development of a radar probe for monitoring the ring filling of geothermal probes - Results from the joint project GeoMo    
Speaker:Thomas Nacke, iba e.V. 

10.20-10.45 AM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: Thermophysical parameters of backfill materials for geothermal probes within the framework of the collaborative project QEWSPLUS    
Speaker: Petra Huttenloch, EIFER (European Institute for Energy Research) & Anna Albers, Karlsruhe Institut für Technologie (KIT)

10.45-12.00 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Break

12.00-12.25 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: Examples of integration and optimisation of operation of shallow geothermal energy systems in commercial and non-residential buildings within project geo:base    
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Lars Kühl, Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften 

12.25-12.50 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: Geothermally activated mixed-in-place wall - flagship project in deep foundation engineering    
Speakers: Holger Kaiser, Bauer Resources GmbH

12.50-13.15 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: De-Icing of Surfaces with Shallow Geothermal Energy through CO2 Borehole Heat-Exchanger - The collaborative project GERDI    
Speaker: Lars Staudacher, Bayerisches Zentrum für Angewandte Energieforschung e.V. 

13.15-13.40 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: MPC Geothermal - Efficient & Sustainable Operation of Geothermal Probe Fields with Model Predictive Control Strategy    
Speaker: Dr. Renate Pechnig, Geophysica Beratungsgesellschaft mbH

13.40-14.15 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Break

14.15-14.40 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: Dynamic building simulations at neighbourhood level including heating technology in the geothermally supplied cold local heating network    
Speaker: Paul Satke, Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur Leipzig

14.40-15.05 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: GEOFIT - Easy-to-install, economical and enhanced geothermal systems for energy efficient building retrofitting    
Speaker: Dr. Henk Witte, Groenholland Geo-energiesystemen
Abstract for download

15.05-15.30 PM

Congress 2 - Shallow geothermal energy
Lecture: Operation of borehole heat exchanger systems in combination with photovoltaics as well as solar thermal energy - experience report with description of the consequences for the design    
Speaker: Stefan Pohl, geo consult POHL

Note: Registration is required: RVSP to Steinar Jonsson of IWG Geothermal Support Unit – steinar.jonsson [at] georg.cluster.is
Participation as long as capacity lasts. The conference language is English.

Date: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Venue: Oberrheinhalle, Conference Room 1, IWG Roundtable
Moderation: Hjalti Páll Ingólfsson, Managing Director of GEORG
Meeting Chair: Dr. Marta Rós Karlsdóttir, Director of Sustainable Use of Natural Resources Orkustofnun, National Energy Agency of Iceland

Hosted by the Support Unit for IWG Geothermal (SU-DG-IWG), this is the second geothermal Roundtable, the first having been convened in Leiden back in 2019. Since then, the need to develop the geothermal sector further has become even more apparent and our community needs to press on towards Europe’s sustainable energy goals. This Roundtable aims to inform and coordinate the activities of the multiple different actors involved in geothermal, and hopefully shape the role of geothermal in the energy transition.

The IWG Geothermal has since its inception broadened the focus beyond the technical and set its sights on four key areas that underpin the strength of geothermal and its contribution to the energy transition: Heating & Cooling, Power Production, Thermal Storage and Geothermal Minerals. 

These areas will guide the discussion.

Morning session keynotes with focus on technical aspects of heating & cooling and power. Afternoon session with focus on innovation and the multi-use of geothermal

Note: Informal registration for the event to: info [at] waermepumpe.de">info [at] waermepumpe.de - The conference language is German.

Time: 5:00- 6:30 PM

Venue: Oberrheinhalle, Conference Room 3
Moderation: BVG & the BWP and the Bavarian Geothermal Energy Association
Study presentation: "Contribution of geothermal heat pumps to the heat transition - obstacles and recommendations for action", Fraunhofer IEG

"Heat pumps have a key role to play in achieving the climate targets in the building sector. However, the market growth to date has mainly been driven by heat pumps with air as the heat source. Ground source heat pumps have hardly been able to participate in the strong market growth so far, although they are considered the premium solution for heating and cooling with heat pumps.  This short study was prepared by Fraunhofer IEG on behalf of BVG & BWP and the Bavarian Geothermal Energy Association. The study analyses the status and potential of ground-coupled heat pumps in Germany. Recommendations for action to improve the regulatory framework are derived from the description of current barriers. " 

Note: Participation is free of charge, no registration is required.The conference language is English.

Date: June 3, 2022

Presentation: Extraction technologies from geothermal brines for lithium recovery -
Time: 9.00-12.30 AM
Venue: Oberrheinhalle, K3
Moderation: Elif Kaymakci (EnBW, Project UnLimited)

As  the  impacts  of  climate  change  continue  to  increase  worldwide,  the  conversion  of energy supply to renewable energy sources becomes more urgent than ever. Not only electricity and heat but also the mobility sector represent key factors in that context. Along with the decarbonization of the automotive industry, the demand of lithium has increased significantly over time, due to its application  in  lithium-ion-batteries.  Currently,  the  extraction  of  lithium  from  geothermal brines  is researched in many places within Europe. Thereby, deep geothermal waters are associated with high 
salinity and mineralization and may contain high concentrations of dissolved lithium between 125 to 480  mg/L.  The production  of  sustainable  lithium  from  geothermal  waters  within  Central  Europe therefore offers the chance to make a valuable contribution to achieving global climate goals. 

Various methods are available for lithium extraction from geothermal water, referred to as “direct lithium extraction (DLE) processes”. In this regard, this session will address the different technical approaches of  lithium  extraction  from  geothermal brines  as  well  as the  subsequent  processing  of lithium after DLE. Participants of several R&D pilot projects in Germany, France and the UK will provide insights into the scientific and technical aspects and challenges. 

Programm

9:00 – 9:30
Lithium sorption characteristics of zeolite and Li-Mn-oxide sorbents 
Rebekka Reich & Klemens Slunitschek, KIT AGW (Project UnLimited) 

9:30 – 10:00
Li+Fluids - A Joint Research Project: Potential uses of hydrothermal fluids for the extraction of lithium in Germany 
André Stechern, BGR (Project Li+ Fluids)  

 
10:00 – 10:30
Brine Treatment prior to Geothermal Raw-Mineral Extraction 
Fabian Nitschke, KIT AGW (Project BrineMine)

10:30 – 11:00
Coffee Break 

11:00 – 11:30
First Direct Lithium Extraction during geothermal exploitation in the Upper Rhine Graben 
Guillaume Ravier, ÉS Geothermie (Project EuGeLi) 

11:30 – 12:00
Lithium Extraction from geothermal brines: one year of pilot tests
Jean-Philippe Gibaud, GEOLITH

12:00 – 12:30
Post DLE technologies and options for Lithium Battery Grade production 
Karel Vratny & Joël van der Borght, SUEZ WTS