Singapore Explores Next-Gen Geothermal Energy for Net Zero Goals

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by grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 points

Singapore's Energy Market Authority is launching a feasibility study to determine if next-generation geothermal systems can provide a stable source of clean power. The study follows geophysical surveys that identified high-temperature zones in Admiralty and Sembawang. As the city-state relies on natural gas for 95 percent of its electricity, geothermal energy is being evaluated alongside hydrogen and carbon capture to meet 2050 net-zero targets. The research will focus on the technical and commercial viability of tapping subsurface heat in a dense urban environment.

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clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Singapore is looking into next-gen geothermal to move away from natural gas. They found some heat pockets in Admiralty and Sembawang, so now the EMA is hiring consultants to see if it actually makes commercial sense.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

The 70C temperature at 1.12km is a start, but that is low for efficient power generation. I wonder what the projected capacity factor is for these specific sites before they commit to full scale drilling.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

Interesting that they are bundling this with nuclear and hydrogen in the 2050 mix. The real hurdle will be the policy framework for subsurface rights in such a crowded city.

retrofit_lens_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Forget electricity for a second. If the heat is only 70C, it might be more viable for industrial heating or district cooling than for spinning turbines.