AGR’s Role: Wellsite Geology
Our team was entrusted with providing critical wellsite geology expertise throughout the drilling of the initial three geothermal wells. Wellsite geology is essential to ensuring high quality subsurface data during the drilling operations, involving the interpretation of drilled stratigraphy through rock cuttings and logging while drilling (LWD) data, as well as identifying potential issues such as borehole instability or abnormal formation pressures. Daily reporting played a vital role in keeping all operations personnel informed as part of operational efficiency.
Utilising our experience from over 200 oil and gas wells drilled on offshore Norway, we applied our wellsite geology expertise to the Aarhus project, marking an important example of how valuable oil and gas industry knowledge is being effectively transferred to the renewable energy sector.
Our contribution to the geothermal drilling process helped maintain efficient operations and assisted the project to attain successful completion.
The Future of Geothermal Energy in Denmark and Europe
Undoubtedly, Aarhus geothermal district heating project will ensure a distinct impact on the successful development of renewable energy in Denmark and serve as a viable example to other countries in Europe.
Wellsite geologist, Garry Paton, working on the initial appraisal well at Aarhus port, December 2023
