As the global focus on low-carbon energy intensifies, geothermal energy emerges as a key player. However, the industry needs technologies to withstand high temperatures and extreme conditions.
In the heart of the Netherlands, Hans Sjerps, senior manager, Business Development at Halliburton, is on a mission. With decades of experience in geothermal energy, he has witnessed the industry's evolution and played a role in solutions for a sustainable future. His latest endeavor is the GeoESP® lifting pump. These pumps are flexible, safe, efficient, and innovative, and they help to address the challenges in geothermal energy extraction.
Three decades of geothermal experience
Hans began his journey 30 years ago with a small geothermal project in Switzerland. Over the years, he navigated the landscape of geothermal energy with firsthand knowledge of the technological advancements and industry shifts that shape its growth.
Throughout his career, Hans tackled many challenges inherent to geothermal energy extraction. Geothermal wells, known for their extreme conditions, present unique obstacles such as high temperatures, dissolved solids, and the ability to withstand heat demands. These harsh environments often cause traditional pumps to fail with frequent breakdowns and costly maintenance. His extensive experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of these issues and the mindset to overcome them.
Today, geothermal energy has the potential to become a major player in the renewable energy landscape. Despite the challenges, Halliburton develops efficient geothermal solutions to advance the industry.
Deep heat dynamics: A new era in geothermal operations
Determined to find a better way, Hans collaborated with the R&D and engineering team in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to create the innovative GeoESP lifting pump. It's important to note that many other team members were crucial in the development of this product. These pumps can endure temperatures up to 220°C (428°F) and feature advanced elements like a high-flow inlet design, which helps to protect against solids and reduce power consumption. Hans even coined its name!
Along with this solution, Halliburton provides an advanced digital approach to geothermal well management. The Intelevate™ data science-driven platform equips operators with real-time diagnostics, virtual sensors, and smart field data visualizations to transform electric submersible pump (ESP) performance.
Leaders in geothermal innovation
Why you should be excited? Unlike other sources, geothermal energy is stored and available on demand, which makes it a reliable option. GeoESP lifting pumps are engineered for longer run times in harsh environments and help ensure a steady and secure energy supply. Here are some specific GeoESP lifting pump applications:
The future of geothermal energy
As the world embraces renewable energy, we collaborate with geothermal producers, industry leaders, and new energy startups to help solve the industry’s biggest challenges.
With an increased global focus on low-carbon energy sources, we use our many decades of geothermal production expertise to help our customers maximize safety and improve efficiency. Our GeoESP lifting pumps build upon our current system to minimize power usage and help push the boundaries of what is possible with more complex well designs.
With more than 70 years of geothermal development experience, Halliburton helps drive efficiencies in asset development, from field exploration through field optimization. We identify and develop conventional, enhanced, advanced, and direct heating geothermal projects for our customers. Our comprehensive approach can help manage all stages of the geothermal well lifecycle: subsurface understanding and testing, well construction, completions, and production. Learn more about our geothermal solutions.
Halliburton delivers a low cost per megawatt in geothermal well construction by driving efficiencies in asset development, from field exploration through field optimization.
Halliburton's high-efficiency submersible borehole and surface pump technology for super-heated water and steam management in geothermal energy production.
Innovative, modular design seamlessly adapts to a diverse array of pumps and seals, delivering unparalleled solids protection in geothermal applications.
Simple, plug-and-play surface solution that feeds into our geothermal downhole pump when conducting well inflow performance tests.
Providing enhanced ESP system optimization and extensive customizable well monitoring to meet all your production needs
