Geothermal energy

The energy transition and tackling climate change depend on the development of new renewable resources. IFPEN proposes processes for the production of fuels, bases for the chemicals sector and gas from biomass. IFPEN also uses its expertise acquired in the field of oil and gas to offer solutions for the

Geothermal energy Our strengths - Skills and multidisciplinary expertise making it possible to contribute to all the building blocks in the geothermal energy value chain: • Geosciences, • Thermodynamics, • Geomechanics, • Fluid mechanics, • Physical chemistry, • Microbiology, • Process design and modeling, • Applied mathematics, digital technologies, •

Geothermal energy Our networks Collaboration with the BRGM IFPEN works in close partnership with teams from the BRGM (French Geological and Mining Research Bureau), capitalizing on synergies and complementary expertise. The partners work together within the framework of French and European collaborative projects, sometimes focusing on other themes such as

IFPEN’s research is aimed at overcoming the technical and economic challenges hampering the industrial development of geothermal energy.

Geothermal energy OVERVIEW AND CHALLENGES "Deep" geothermal energy, as opposed to surface geothermal energy, aims to harness the heat of the subsurface as a source of heating or electricity. These two objectives are achieved to varying degrees depending on the geographical area. Electricity generation The power required is such that