Geothermal Energy

Research Group Summary

Characterising reservoirs from soil gas samples; geochemical thermodynamics of geothermal systems; quantifying heat and mass transfer from source to surface within geothermal systems; heat sources for geothermal systems; structural characteristics of geothermal system; exploring for ‘blind’ geothermal reservoirs; efficient drilling and transport of water to power stations.

Key Contact

Members - UC Staff

Members - Non-UC Staff

  • Florence Begue: PhD candidate; University of Canterbury
  • Kevin Brown: Adjunct Professor; Geokem Consultants
  • Jonathan Davidson: PhD candidate; University of Canterbury
  • Siti Masuri: PhD candidate; University of Canterbury
  • Andy Nicol: Adjunct Associate Professor; GNS Science
  • Tom Powell: Adjunct Senior Fellow; Powell Consultants
  • Rick Sibson: Adjunct Professor; University of Canterbury
  • Stuart Simmons: Adjunct Associate Professor; University of Canterbury
  • Paul Siratovich: PhD candidate; University of Canterbury

Subject Area: Disciplines

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