Deep Geothermal Energy Development and Utilization
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "H2: Geothermal".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 23 April 2026 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editors
Interests: deep geothermal energy; enhanced geothermal system; chemical stimulation; geochemistry
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Interests: enhanced geothermal system; multiphase flow; geochemistry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Deep geothermal energy represents a transformative clean energy solution with the potential to significantly contribute to global decarbonization efforts. While technical and economic challenges remain, continued advancements in EGS, drilling technologies, and system integration are rapidly improving feasibility. The unique advantages of geothermal energy—including its reliability, sustainability, and versatility—make it indispensable for achieving "dual carbon" goals and energy transitions worldwide.
As nations accelerate their energy transitions, deep geothermal energy is poised to play an increasingly important role in the global renewable energy mix. With concerted efforts in research, policy support, and international collaboration, deep geothermal energy could fulfill its promise as "the future of geothermal energy" and make substantial contributions to a sustainable energy future.
This Special Issue focuses on recent advances and aims to foster interdisciplinary discussions on topics including, but not limited to, genetic mechanisms and exploration of HDR and SGR; EGS reservoir creation and management; advanced fracture characterization and monitoring; multi-physical THMC coupling processes; environmental and policy considerations; and innovative heat exchange and extraction technologies. A key focus is placed on the integration of geothermal energy with underground storage systems to promote a reliable, sustainable, and decarbonized energy future.
Prof. Dr. Bo Feng
Dr. Yilong Yuan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- deep geothermal energy
- enhanced geothermal system
- chemical stimulation
- geochemistry, development and utilization
- numerical simulation
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