Emerging Trends in Exploration and Development of Geothermal Resources
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Earth Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 20
Special Issue Editor
Interests: renewable energies; ground prospecting; geophysics; geothermal resources; green hydrogen
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Geothermal energy is recognized as a crucial component of the global transition toward baseload renewable energy. However, the efficient exploration and sustainable development of geothermal resources remain challenging due to the geological uncertainties and high upfront risks involved.
This Special Issue will gather high-quality research addressing the latest technological and methodological advancements in the field.
We invite submissions that bridge the gap between theoretical geoscience and applied engineering.
The scope of this Special Issue encompasses, but is not limited to, novel approaches in geophysical and geochemical exploration, advanced reservoir characterization, innovative drilling technologies, machine learning applications, enhanced geothermal systems (EGSs), closed-loop systems and multi-disciplinary data integration for risk mitigation.
We look forward to receiving your contributions to advance the state of the art in geothermal resource development.
Dr. Cristina Sáez Blázquez
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- geothermal exploration
- reservoir characterization
- geophysical surveys
- fluid geochemistry
- enhanced geothermal systems (EGSs)
- drilling technologies
- renewable energy sustainability
- machine learning in geosciences
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