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International Energy Agency (IEA) Geothermal Implementing Agreement (GIA)
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International Cooperation for Promotion and Sustainable Development of
Geothermal Energy
M.A. Mongillo Secretary IEA-GIA & GNS Science
Wairakei, New Zealand C.J. Bromley
Chairman IEA-GIA & GNS Science, Wairakei, New Zealand
JOGMEC International Conference; Tokyo, Japan, 14 October 2014
Outline
International Energy Agency (IEA) IEA-Geothermal Implementing
Agreement (GIA) Benefits of Membership
IEA-GIA Mission Current Activities Achievements Highlighted Efforts Future Directions and Prospects Conclusions
THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY (IEA)
Founded in 1974 in response to oil crisis (40th Anniversary) Autonomous intergovernmental organization, Paris, France Acts as energy policy advisor to its 29 member countries
(includes Japan) Works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for
all countries Provides authoritative and unbiased research, statistics,
analyses and recommendations Current focus on four main areas (4-Es)
Energy security Economic development
Ensure stable supply of energy, promote free markets, eliminate energy poverty Environmental awareness
Enhance international knowledge and options for tackling climate change Engagement (involvement) worldwide
THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY (IEA)
Currently 41 Implementing Agreements Cover wide range of topics: Advanced Fuel Cells, Clean Coal Sciences, to
Fusion Reactor Technology Ten Renewable Energy Technology IAs
Bioenergy, Geothermal, Hydrogen, Hydropower, Ocean Energy Systems, Photovoltaic Power Systems, Renewable Energy Technology Deployment, Solar Heating and Cooling, Solar PACES and Wind Energy Systems
Implementing Agreements (IAs) Contractual relationship between participants (gov’ts, private companies) Provide management framework & legal mechanism guide participation Share research on breakthrough technologies Fill existing research gaps Deploy or demonstrate technology & build pilot plants
Can comprise any technology-related activity that supports Energy security, economic growth, environmental protection & Engagement (involvement) worldwide
IEA Geothermal (GIA) Established in March 1997 4th Term of operation (2013-2018) Provides versatile framework for
international cooperation among national, industry and organization geothermal programmes for Sharing information; developing technologies,
techniques and best practices for • Exploration, Development, Utilization
Producing & disseminating authoritative information and databases
Currently 19 Members: 14 Countries: Australia, France, Germany,
Iceland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States
European Commission (EC) 4 Industry/Organization Members: CanGEA,
Geothermal Group- APPA, Green Rock Energy, ORMAT Technologies
Secretariat at GNS, Taupo, New Zealand
Benefits of Membership
Increases joint R&D capabilities Avoids duplication and unproductive
research Improves R&D cost effectiveness by sharing
information and technical resources Provides easier access to key information,
research results and technological capabilities
Provides impartial information and analyses Provides the opportunity to review current
issues, and on-going and future research directions
Investigates barriers to implementation Contributes to the development of national
energy policies
Mission To promote the sustainable utilization of geothermal energy worldwide - by optimizing international collaboration to improve technologies, thereby rendering exploitable the vast and widespread global geothermal resources, - by facilitating knowledge transfer, - by providing high quality information and - by widely communicating geothermal energy’s strategic, economic and environmental benefits, hence - contributing to the mitigation of climate change. To realize this Mission GIA Participants
take part in one or more Tasks in the current seven major activity areas
(Annexes)
Current Activities Annex I: Environmental Impacts of Geothermal Energy Development
Clearly identify possible environmental effects and devise and adopt methods to avoid or minimize their impact.
Annex III: Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)
Annex VII: Advanced Geothermal Drilling & Logging Technologies
Investigate new and improved technologies & methodologies to stimulate geothermal resources to allow commercial heat extraction.
Investigate and promote methods to reduce drilling and logging costs, clarify best practices and encourage the sharing of methods and technologies.
Annex VIII: Direct Use of Geothermal Energy Address all aspects of direct use technology with emphasis on improving
implementation, reducing costs and enhancing use.
Annex X: Data Collection and Information Collect and analyze data on current geothermal energy uses, trends and
developments; produce annual Trend Report.
Annex XI: Induced Seismicity Determine necessary actions to make EGS fluid injection a safe and economical
technology acceptable by the public and useful to the industry.
Annex XII: Deep Roots of Volcanic Geothermal Systems Improve understanding of the deep roots of volcanic geothermal systems with
possible future utilization in mind
Current Activities Annex I: Environmental Impacts of Geothermal Energy Development
Clearly identify possible environmental effects and devise and adopt methods to avoid or minimize their impact
Investigate impacts of development on natural features
Study problems associated with discharge and (re)injection
Examine methods of impact mitigation and produce an environmental manual
Investigate sustainable utilization strategies
Modify use of conventional and develop new geothermal technology for EGS (hydrothermal/EGS crossover)
Collect and make available information needed for decision making, design and realization of commercial EGS projects (consistent terminology, reporting systems, etc.)
Develop a handbook on the current state-of-art reservoir understanding, stimulation and analysis
Annex III: Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Investigate new and improved technologies to access the huge heat resources at depth in continental land masses and commercially extract it
Current Activities
Annex VII: Advanced Geothermal Drilling & Logging Technologies
Investigate and promote methods to reduce drilling and logging costs, clarify best practices and encourage the sharing of methods and technologies
Compile geothermal well drilling cost and performance information, and store in an accessible database
Hold an international best practices drilling symposium
Monitor and exchange information on drilling technology development and new applications
Current Activities
Annex VIII: Direct Use of Geothermal Energy Provide unbiased information, and communicate
and transfer knowledge to mitigate barriers and enhance deployment
Investigate new and innovative direct use applications
Communication to raise awareness
Guidelines for geothermal energy statistics
Guidelines on statistics for GHP applications
Design configurations and engineering standards
Current Activities
Collect essential data on geothermal energy development, use and trends (Member countries and non-Members)
Publish annual overview of important data, information & trends (Trend Report)
Use induced seismicity to help optimize production
Develop a set of risk mitigation strategies and best practices for all phases of a project (protocols)
Current Activities Annex X: Data Collection and Information
Annex XI: Induced Seismicity Determine the steps needed to make EGS fluid injection a safe,
useful and economic technique publically acceptable to facilitate development.
Annex XII: Deep Roots of Volcanic Geothermal Systems- New
Advance knowledge on the nature and characteristics of the heat sources and heat transfer in the roots of volcanic geothermal systems
Compile conceptual models of roots volcanic geothermal systems and associated research methods (IEA-GIA website)
Disseminate information on the advancement of methods useful for deep exploration
Advance methods for modelling conditions and processes in deep geothermal resources
Current Activities
Significant Information Dissemination
Comprehensive public website: www.iea-gia.org Comprehensive annual reports Detailed annual trend reports (since 2010) Participated at major international
conferences (Posters, Paper Presentations & Documents, Exhibition Booths)
WGC2010 (Bali, Indonesia) GRC Annual Meetings, Stanford
Geothermal Reservoir Workshops NZGWs European Geothermal Congress (2013)
Achievements
Environmental Mitigation Workshop (Taupo, 2012)
Sustainability Modelling 53rd SIMS Conference (Reykjavik, Iceland, 2012)
Database on geothermal well drilling cost/performance and well cost calculator
Initiated new Annexes: X (Data and Information, 2009); XI (Induced Seismicity, 2010); XII (Deep Roots, 2014)
Geothermal Session 47th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (San Francisco, USA, 2013)
Initiated Proposal Funding Scheme (2009)
Achievements
Highlighted Efforts
Sustainability
Reduced Drilling Costs
Climate Change Mitigation
IEA Geothermal Roadmap
Proposal Programme
Workshop on Geothermal Sustainability Modelling International NZ Workshop with Wairakei 50th Anniversary (2008) Over 40 participants; 6 countries; 20 presentations (GIA website) Covered: case histories of power and direct use developments, risk and terminology considerations, etc.
Led to the preparation of:
Geothermics Special Issue- Sustainable Utilization of Geothermal Energy
Guest Editors: Mike Mongillo & Guðni Axelsson 11 Papers (Electricity Generation & Direct Heat Use [including GHPs]) Publication: Issue 39/4: December 2010
Sustainability Highlighted Efforts
Reducing Drilling Costs
Handbook of Best Practices for Geothermal Drilling
Highlighted Efforts
Published: December 2010
IPCC Renewable Energy Special Report
Scoping study review Joint GIA~IGA Workshop GIA input:Lead &
Contributing Authors and Reviewers
Publication date: May 2011
Climate Change Mitigation
Highlighted Efforts
IEA Technology Roadmap- Geothermal Heat and Power
3 International workshops Several GIA contributors Published June 2011
Highlighted Efforts
IEA-GIA Proposal Programme
Supported 10 Projects associated with Annex efforts US$ 10 k each Publication of reports and financial help for relevant conference/workshop attendance, including
Secretary’s work on Geothermics Special Issue on Sustainable Utilization of Geothermal Energy 2010 (Annex I) Report on Global Review of geothermal reporting
terminology, February 2013 (Annex III) Report on Direct Utilization of Geothermal Energy,
September 2014 (Annex VIII) Support for 5 international participants at Geomecanical
Challenges Associated with Geothermal Drilling, Stimulation and Production, 47th US RM/GM, June 2013 (Annex VII)
Support for 3 participants at the Sustainability Session on Reservoir Modelling, 53rd SIMS Conference, Reykjavik, Iceland, October 2012 (Annex I)
Highlighted Efforts
Initiated by the ExCo in April 2009 to provide funding for approved supplementary activities to stimulate more joint activity and create more tangible outputs
Future Directions and Prospects Geothermal still experiencing reasonable growth in many countries; BUT
Continues to face serious obstacles: technical, political, financial & perceived barriers remain
GIA’s efforts during its current 4th Term will aim to raise geothermal’s recognition among the other REs, help overcome the barriers it continues to face, and vigorously encourage sustainable development
GIA will focus on several key areas, including: Refine global geothermal resource potential estimates and development costs Improve strategies for sustainable development and optimized performance Devise cost-effective EGS reservoir stimulation technologies that minimize potential
effects of induced seismicity Continue development of the database for geothermal drilling costs and publish the
spreadsheet calculator and hold a seminar on geothermal drilling best practices Collect current resource & development data/information, provide on the GIA website Promote benefits of geothermal and its contribution to mitigate climate change Participate in major international and IEA meetings Convene international workshops and seminars Expand ties with the IEA to help make geothermal more “visible” among other REs Continue Efforts to Increase Membership (Indonesia, the Philippines, Turkey,
Kenya, China, India, Russia)
Conclusions GIA has enjoyed considerable success through
its 17 years of international collaboration We believe that geothermal can contribute
significantly to the provision of energy to help satisfy the growing global demand, BUT WE NEED TO:
Improve & develop new technologies Promote benefits of geothermal & its long-term
sustainable use Stress contribution geothermal can make to
mitigation of climate change This will require significant effort
IEA-GIA well placed to help lead this international effort well into the future
There is a Bright Future ahead The GIA invites and encourages new
membership from those who wish to contribute, to join us in this venture!
To Find Out More About The GIA
Visit the GIA Website at
www.iea-gia.org or
Contact the IEA-GIA Secretary
Thank You for Your Attention
Strategic Objectives Actively promote effective cooperation on geothermal RD&D through
collaborative work programmes, workshops and seminars
Provide policy makers with information on newest developments and highlight advantages for sustainable development, environment and economy
Inform and educate international financial institutions re. value and hurdles specific to geothermal deployment
Identify and deal with geothermal energy RD&D issues and opportunities, and encourage collaboration to improve/develop cost-effective methods and technologies
Increase membership in the GIA; encourage non-IEA Member participation
Encourage collaboration with other international organizations and appropriate implementing agreements
Be an unbiased source of reliable, current worldwide information about geothermal energy and increase its dissemination to the IEA family and global decision makers, financiers, researchers and the general public
To realize our Mission and Strategic Objectives, GIA Participants take part in one or more Tasks in the
current seven major activity areas (Annexes)
THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY (IEA)
Founded in 1974 in response to oil crisis (40th Anniversary) Energy forum for 29 countries (includes Japan) Works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for
all countries Provides authoritative and unbiased research, statistics,
analyses and recommendations Current focus on four main areas
Energy security Promote diversity, efficiency and flexibility in all energy sectors
Economic development Ensure stable supply of energy to IEA member countries, promote free
markets, foster economic growth and eliminate energy poverty Environmental awareness
Enhance international knowledge and options for tackling climate change Engagement worldwide