Petroleum Reservoir Evaluation and Development ›› 2024, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (6): 834-841.doi: 10.13809/j.cnki.cn32-1825/te.2024.06.002

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Geothermal resource evaluation and development deployment based on geological structural characteristics

BAI Zongxian1(), WANG Yufei1, HAO Jie2, MA Mingzhen3, BAI Zonghan4, WANG Liangliang5(), ZHU Zhimin1, HUANG Zheng1, MA Yingliang1   

  1. 1. New Energy Division (Power Supply Company), PetroChina Jidong Oilfield Company, Tangshan, Hebei 063000, China
    2. Exploration and Development Research Institute, PetroChina Jidong Oilfield Company,Tangshan,hebei 063000, China
    3. No. 2 Oil Production Plant, PetroChina Qinghai Oilfield Company, Dunhuang, Gansu 736202, China
    4. Operation Area of Nanpu Oilfield, PetroChina Jidong Oilfield Company, Tangshan, Hebei 063000, China
    5. Department of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum(East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China
  • Received:2024-04-26 Online:2024-12-10 Published:2024-12-26
  • Contact: WANG Liangliang E-mail:baizongxian77@163.com;llwang2017@163.com

Abstract:

The global energy structure is undergoing a fundamental shift from a reliance on fossil fuels with clean energy as a supplement, to a focus on clean energy supported by fossil fuels. Clean, renewable geothermal resources are gradually becoming a key energy source for sustainable development. This study focused on Gaocheng District in southwestern Hebei Province, leveraging its unique geological structural characteristics and abundant geothermal reserves. A refined geothermal resource assessment system was established, forming the basis for optimal well placement and spacing for efficient geothermal resource development. Results indicated that the development area had excellent heat source conditions, a highly favorable reservoir-caprock system, and low scaling and corrosion risks from formation fluids, indicating high-quality geothermal resources. Forty extraction and reinjection wells were deployed with a 1:1 ratio(20 extraction wells and 20 reinjection wells). With a well spacing of 380 m and a projected operational lifespan of 30 years, the setup was expected to support sustainable heat exchange and heating needs. Based on geological structural characteristics, this study provides a valuable reference for the sustained and efficient exploitation of geothermal resources.

Key words: geothermal resources, evaluation system, thermal breakthrough boundary, well spacing optimization, well location deployment

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  • TE09