Hatch – adopting geothermal as part of the energy transformation
Hatch engineers at work (source: company)
Alexander Richter
18 Oct 2021
How a global engineering and professional services firm adopts geothermal as one piece of the energy transformation and decarbonization puzzle.
For centuries, we’ve relied on fossil fuels for power generation. Today, the realities of climate change are transforming the global energy mix, and our world. Tackling climate change requires a major shift to less carbon intensive forms of energy. Hatch as a trusted technical partner and professional services provider is championing the transition to cleaner energy generation and lends their expertise to help shape a more sustainable energy landscape.
Passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change, Hatch states they embrace their clients’ visions as their own and partner with clients, communities, and organizations to develop better ideas that are smarter, more efficient and innovative. They have a global network of 9,000 professionals who work on the world’s toughest challenges. Hatch’s experience spans the world in the energy, metals, infrastructure, digital, and investments market sectors.
Working closely with the communities in which they serve to ensure that their solutions optimize environmental protection, economic prosperity, social justice, and cultural vibrancy, Hatch says they want all businesses, ecosystems, and communities to thrive, both now and into the future.
Hatch’s response to the energy transition includes incorporating clean energy generation and using low carbon thermal processes. Whether it’s solar or wind combined with energy storage, hydroelectric, geothermal, or biomass; energy derived from renewable sources is critical for meeting baseload dispatchable electricity requirements sustainably. Hatch believes utilizing low carbon thermal processes will bridge the gap, presented by renewable energy sources that are more intermittent in nature, with solutions such as district and/or geothermal energy. These solutions provide high efficiency heating and cooling. Since geothermal energy is capable of decarbonizing both power as well as heating and cooling, it has become a key part of Hatch’s response to the energy transition.
“We see the challenges along the decarbonization journey, with it we also see the underlying opportunities to make a positive change. Our efforts in promoting and helping to develop sustainable geothermal energy solutions are a key part of our pursuit of low-carbon energy options. Geothermal energy will have an important and growing role as a pathway to this ambition and we are proud to support pioneering projects in this space,” says Adel Muna, Hatch’s Global Director, Thermal Power.
The life cycle of a geothermal project is most analogous to those of mining, metals, oil and gas; industries in which Hatch’s project delivery prowess is relied upon. A typical resource development curve for mining or oil and gas is front-end loaded with technical and commercial risks. A geothermal project follows a similar risk profile.
The unique capability of deploying geothermal energy in unconventional areas, whether it be in mining, district energy or oil and gas fields, helps decarbonize many industries. Hatch is a world leader in metals extractive processes from brines, including lithium, manganese, zinc, potassium, uranium, and potash. Their ability to understand and optimally integrate both power and metals production provides their clients with a significant competitive advantage.
Hatch will be silver sponsors, presenters, and exhibitors at the in-person World Geothermal Congress from October 24 to 27, at the Harpa Reykjavik Conference Centre. Register for the conference today and join Hatch as they showcase how geothermal energy will help us create a sustainable future.
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About Hatch
Whatever our clients envision, our engineers can design and build. With over six decades of business and technical experience in the energy, infrastructure, and mining sectors, we know your business and understand that your challenges are changing rapidly. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. We draw upon our 9,000 staff with experience in over 150 countries to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients, our employees, and the communities we serve. Find out more at www.hatch.com
To learn more about how we are responding to the energy transition click here.
