Solenis Technology Showcase

Learn how customised Solenis solutions can boost your geothermal bottom line

Scaling in geothermal wells and surrounding rock formation is a significant issue to the geothermal power industry, as it can drastically decrease or halt production.  Chemical solutions have been tried in the past with variable results and involve significant risk – corrosion, human and environmental – due to the harsh and aggressive chemistry employed.

Solenis, working closely with Contact Energy, has developed a totally new approach to clean scale and return compromised geothermal wells to full capacity.  The  method combines advanced concepts from reservoir engineering, geology and pumping dynamics in combination with much safer and less aggressive chemistry.  The results have proven to be highly successful over many applications, and the technique is now an established method of restoring both production and reinjection well performance.   Dan Wilson, Senior Drilling Engineer at Contact Energy, will give an update on the use of this technique at Contact Energy’s geothermal operations and the benefits they have captured by using this novel and unique approach.

This event is for Solenis clients and companies interested to learn about what the Solenis technologies can do to boost geothermal production and extend asset life.

The event is by-invitation, please contact Andrew Dines at adine@solenis.com if you are interested in attending.

This event has been possible with the generous support of:

Solenis

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, focused on delivering sustainable solutions for a diverse range of water-intensive industries. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids and functional additives, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Solenis has 47 manufacturing facilities located around the globe and employs a team of over 6,000 professionals in 120 countries across five continents.

Contact Energy

Contact is one of the country’s largest electricity generators with five geothermal power stations in and around Taupō. We have world-class geothermal capability, with operational experience running the world’s second longest electricity producing geothermal field – Wairakei – since 1958. Contact’s geothermal plants supply 8% of New Zealand’s electricity and this will increase to 11.5% once Tauhara power station is complete next year. Our vision is to build a better New Zealand and play a leading role in the decarbonisation of the energy sector and wider economy.