First Deployment of ÍSOR’s Flexible Couplings in a Geothermal Production Well
March 8, 2025
Inside COMPASS Iceland Week: The Future of Superhot Geothermal Energy
May 28, 2025
Date: 16 May 2025
Location: Félagsheimili Orkuveitan 🔗 Google Maps Link
Reykjavík, Iceland
Time: 10:00–12:00
Format: In-person | Lunch included
The COMPASS Consortium is pleased to invite geothermal professionals, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to a dedicated Regional Stakeholder Workshop on superhot geothermal energy, taking place in Reykjavík on 16 May 2025.
As part of the Horizon Europe-funded COMPASS project, this workshop will focus on technological, environmental, and economic solutions to address challenges in the development of superhot and high-enthalpy geothermal wells.
What to Expect:
Presentation of key COMPASS technologies and research outcomes
Focus on well integrity, corrosion mitigation, thermal stress, and flexible couplings
Open dialogue with Icelandic and international stakeholders
Panel discussion on future pathways for superhot geothermal in Iceland
Networking opportunities and exchange of regional perspectives
Agenda:
Time | Session |
10:00 – 10:15 | Welcome & Introduction |
10:15 – 10:45 | Session I: Technological Solutions for Superhot Geothermal (SHG) |
- COMPASS overview and key engineering outcomes – Andri Ísak Þórhallsson (Orkuveitan/University of Iceland) | |
- Well integrity and corrosion mitigation strategies – Tomaso Maccio (TWI) | |
- Thermal stress and flexible coupling technologies – Gunnar Kaldal Skúlason (ÍSOR) | |
10:45 – 11:15 | Session II: Regional Perspectives and Discussion |
- Icelandic experience: challenges and progress in SHG development – Sigurður Markússon (GEORG/IDDP) | |
- Open discussion with stakeholders: permitting, public acceptance, funding | |
11:15 – 11:45 | Panel Discussion: Pathways to Future SHG Projects in Iceland |
11:45 – 12:00 | Wrap-Up & Next Steps |
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch and Informal Networking |
Deadline to register: 12 May 2025 👉 Registration Form
If you have questions or would like to get in touch, feel free to contact:
📧 amel@georg.cluster.is
