Oasis GeoPower develops disruptive geothermal projects. We repurpose orphaned oil wells for generating eco-friendly steam and use it in advanced oil recovery processes. OGP has granted patent and propietary technology for repurposing orphaned oil wells.
OGP’s initial focus is specifically repurposing orphaned oil wells in the Sultanate of Oman but then later on as we are in the development stage of the technology, we will be expanding to other countries that have a need for steam for their oil wells.
Current steam generation for well injection (used in oil recovery) relies mostly on fossil fuels. This emits tremendous amounts of CO2. This pollution ads to global warming and greatly harms the air quality for millions and millions of surrounding local residents, and project workers themselves.
Oasis GeoPower repurposes orphaned oil wells into renewable & sustainable energy sources. This reduces their CO2 footprint and improves local air quality. OGP`s closed loop downhole systems produce 24/7 eco-friendly steam for advanced oil recovery. Clean geothermal energy is Baseload 365 & endless!
American GeoPower (AGP) develops innovative and practical solutions to effectively transform how geothermal energy is accessed, harvested, stored, and distributed. A key component of our geothermal energy technology is using molten salts in a closed-loop system that can extract thermal energy from hot briny fluids and ultra-high temperature sources such as hot rock, and even magma.
These are the sources that will unlock the true potential of geothermal power. We believe that our granted patent systems represent the best means of capitalizing on ultra-high temperature geothermal energy available today. Our technologies also offer an effective means to enhance conventional geothermal systems.
ADVANTAGES OVER OTHER GEOTHERMAL TECHNOLOGIES
Countries all around the world are constantly looking for new & faster ways to satisfy their ever-growing energy needs while simultaneously drastically lowering their greenhouse gas emissions.
There is an extreme imperative urgency in, rapidly increasing renewable energy production, energy storage, energy transmission, access to clean water, developing green hydrogen, and basically decarbonizing all aspects of modern life.
The same time it is also critically important to take under consideration the overall health of the world’s economies, employment preservation, and new job opportunities.
American GeoPower’s I.P. portfolio holds an immense & diverse suite of granted patents. We own US & international granted patents that are primarily focused & related to advanced geothermal energy technologies. As well, we have ever so many numerous directly connecting proprietary solutions & methods. Our main business is licensing out our technologies globally to geothermal energy power developers, operators, municipalities, & all types of energy intensive manufacturers & industries.
The DOE funded, 7-year research project conducted by Sandia National Laboratories to assess the scientific feasibility of extracting energy directly from buried magma sources in the upper 10 km of the earth’s crust has been completed successfully. Scientific feasibility (the demonstration, by means of theoretical calculations and supporting laboratory and field measurements, that there are no known insurmountable theoretical or physical barriers which invalidate a concept or process) was demonstrated for the concept of magma energy extraction.
The US magma resource is estimated at 50,000 to 500,000 quads of energy a 700-to-7000-year supply at the current US total energy use rate of 75 quads per year. Existing geophysical exploration systems are believed capable of locating and defining magma bodies and were demonstrated over a known shallow buried molten-rock body.
Drilling rigs that can drill to the depths required to tap magma are currently available and experimental boreholes were drilled well into buried molten rock at temperatures up to 1100°C. Engineering materials compatible with the buried magma environment are available and their performances were demonstrated in analog laboratory experiments.
Studies show that energy can be extracted at attractive rates from magma resources in all petrologic compositions and physical configurations. Downhole heat extraction equipment was designed, built, and demonstrated successfully in buried molten rock and in the very hot margins surrounding it. Two methods of generating gaseous fuels in the high- temperature magmatic environment – generation of H2 by the interaction of water with the ferrous iron and H2, CH4, and CO generation by the conversion of water-biomass mixtures have been investigated and show promise.
Our basic geothermal closed-loop system works by circulating molten salts through a heat zone and transferring the thermal energy to the molten salts. There is no exchange of fluids between the natural in situ geofluids and the heat transfer process fluids.
Our system can be used in two ways:
There is much discussion as to whether abandoned oil and gas wells have to be properly cleaned up and decommissioned to prevent methane leakage, or whether the valuable infrastructure can be reutilized for environmental advantage. In the latter, AGP`s geothermal closed loop system technology has vast superiority to reuse such wells for the recovery of high grade geothermal energy and simultaneously produce a profitable revenue stream. In some regions of extensive hydrocarbon explorations, the geothermal gradient is often quite high, providing numerous potential well candidates for conversion.
This avoids the major upfront costs of drilling and significant risks of nonperforming geo reservoirs that remain major obstacles in the development of geothermal energy. Pilot projects and feasibility studies that have been performed worldwide confirm the viability of this concept, but at low efficiency. AGP`s closed loop geothermal system can turn many of these orphan well environmental hazards into safe, clean and green economic performers. Geothermal energy is endless so there is no limit, over time, as to how many terawatts of thermal energy that can be extracted from these types of wells.
Molten Salts have a history of reliable performance in the energy industry since the 1950s. Elements used in molten salts for thermal applications include but are not limited to:
sodium, calcium, potassium, fluoride, lithium, sodium, zinc, magnesium, and boron.
The most widely used varieties are nitrate-based mixtures. Depending on the specific use, the blends are formulated for optimal specific heat capacity, thermal conductivity, melting point, and density. AGP’s patents are inclusive of all varieties of molten salts.
Although our solutions focus on using Molten Salts, other thermal fluids can also be used and are included in our patents.
By using molten salt storage and heat exchangers set up in a loop, thermal energy can be captured and stored without exchanging fluids with the geothermal brine.
This system, by itself, could be used as a resource for dispatchable thermal energy. Excess energy can be stored to meet unexpected peak demands by using our patented Molten Salt storage solutions–thus avoiding the need to build peaker plants.
Our competitors for transportation solutions are limited truck transport of fluids no hotter than 127ºC. The AGP solution can handle temperatures exceeding 300ºC transport options are scalable and include truck, ship, and pipeline
Geothermal pyrolysis revolutionizes waste management and renewable energy by utilizing geothermal heat to conduct pyrolysis processes in the absence of oxygen. This innovative method transforms diverse organic materials like tires, plastics, and municipal waste into valuable biochar and biogas, including hydrogen and methane.
Through geothermal pyrolysis, organic waste is diverted from landfills while generating clean, renewable energy and valuable commodities for sale, such as biochar and biogas. This approach not only addresses environmental challenges but also offers sustainable solutions for energy production and revenue generation. Additionally, biochar produced in the process is a great addition to the world’s carbon dioxide sequestration efforts.
Hydrothermal spallation can significantly enhance drilling efficiency in hard rock formations encountered during the drilling of deep wells for high-temperature geothermal resources.
Standard drilling methods face challenges such as rapid tool wear and associated downtime for tool bit replacement and maintenance, making non-contact drilling methods increasingly attractive.
Hydrothermal spallation is a non-contact drilling technique that uses superheated thermal energy to heat an environmentally benign proprietary fluid. This fluid is then expelled at speeds far exceeding those of a stone cutter’s water jet, causing the solid rock to spallate. The resulting spalls are removed from the wellbore by vacuum pumps. Additional proprietary methods are employed to case the wellbore during the drilling process. This technology operates in a counterbalanced system: while one drill is downhole, the other is uphole, recharging its thermal energy and fluid tanks.
Unlike conventional drilling methods, spallation drilling is not hindered by super hot rock temperatures, making it a more effective solution for accessing the highest-temperature geothermal resources. This technology not only enables vertical geothermal drilling to unprecedented depths but can also create boreholes up to a meter in diameter, or even larger if required.
The Eco-plex is a cutting-edge industrial and commercial center, uniquely powered by a geothermal power plant with an advanced closed-loop system and molten salt storage. This innovative setup allows the Eco-Plex to harness both electricity and direct heat from geothermal energy, making it an ideal location for energy-intensive industries. Notably, bakeries and food production facilities thrive here, utilizing the consistent and sustainable heat for baking, frying, and other industrial processes, ensuring efficiency and reducing reliance on traditional electricity sources.
In addition to its robust industrial infrastructure, the Eco-Plex also features solar panels on all rooftops, maximizing renewable energy usage and further lowering the carbon footprint. While the primary focus is on industrial applications, the complex also includes commercial and retail spaces, supporting a variety of businesses and services. Though residential areas are included, they play a secondary role to the Eco-Plex’s core mission: bringing industry directly to the source of energy. This unique approach not only enhances production efficiency but also fosters a self-sustaining, eco-friendly industrial ecosystem.
