Unlocking Geothermal Potential: Fracking for Enhanced Geothermal Systems
Unlocking Geothermal Power: How Hydraulic Fracturing Boosts Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Geothermal energy – the heat emanating from Earth's core – holds immense potential as a sustainable and renewable power source. However, harnessing this energy is not always straightforward. Traditional geothermal plants rely on naturally occurring hot water reservoirs, which are geographically limited. Enter Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), a technology that aims to tap into the vast untapped geothermal resources deep within the Earth's crust. And at the heart of EGS lies hydraulic fracturing, a technique often misunderstood but crucial for unlocking this clean energy source. Understanding EGS and its Need for Hydraulic Fracturing: EGS works by creating artificial reservoirs in hot, dry rock formations far below the surface. These...