Reactivation of variably sealed joints and permeability enhancement in geothermal reservoir rocks

Abstract Hydraulic stimulation of enhanced deep geothermal reservoirs commonly targets pre-existing joint networks with the goal of increasing reservoir permeability. Here, we study the permeability and strength of joint-free and jointed Buntsandstein sandstones from the EPS-1 exploratory borehole a...

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Main Authors: Alexandra R. L. Kushnir, Michael J. Heap, Patrick Baud, Thierry Reuschlé, Jean Schmittbuhl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-11-01
Series:Geothermal Energy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40517-023-00271-5