Orkuveitan starts preparatory work for exploration geothermal drilling in Ölfus, Iceland
Orkuveitan will start an exploration drilling campaign later this year to evaluate geothermal resources in Meitli in Ölfus, Iceland.
Reykjavik Energy (Orkuveitan) has announced that preparatory work has started for the drilling of geothermal exploration wells in the Meitli area in the municipality of Ölfus in Iceland.
The works being done so far have included the construction of roads and the drilling sites. The plan is to start drilling within the fall season of 2025, with the work to be carried out by North Tech Drilling.
The purpose of the projects is to investigate whether usable geothermal energy is found in areas where surface investigations have been completed, within the existing exploitation license of Orkuveitan. A ten-year geothermal research permit had previously been granted to the company by the Icelandic National Energy Authority. The aim of the projects is, on the one hand, to expand the production area in Hverahlíð to maintain the production capacity of the Hellisheidi power plant, and on the other hand, to investigate how far south along Norðurháls and in Meitli usable geothermal energy can be found to meet the increased demand for hot water and electricity.
“We have set ourselves clear goals to be a driving force for a sustainable future and a leader in the energy transition. This research is part of that journey and aims to ensure continued energy supply to meet society’s rapidly growing needs and promote responsible resource utilization in harmony with the environment,” said Hera Grímsdóttir, Executive Director of Research and Innovation at Orkuveitan.
“We look forward to the collaboration and this project is a clear indication that we intend to advance in energy supply and ensure a sufficient supply of sustainable energy for the future.”
Source: Orkuveitan
