Geothermal: Ammerlaan Pijnacker doublet delivery

Geothermal doublet PNA‐GT‐01 & PNA‐GT‐02

Start execution: March 9th 2010
End execution: July 9th 2010

Result: Geothermal capacity for 42,500 sqm of greenhouses

Depth (AH): 2869m; 2860m
Depth (TVD): Both approx. 2500m

Project Summary

Client:Ammerlaan B.V.
Doublet:Pijnacker
Wells:PNA‐GT‐01 & PNA‐GT‐02
Start Execution:March 9th 2010
End Execution:July 9st 2010
Target:Deviated wells with 2500m TVD
Result:Geothermal capacity for 42,500 sqm of greenhouses
Power (thermal):7 MWTh
Depths (AH):PNA‐GT‐01: 2869m; PNA‐GT‐02: 2860m
Depths (TVD):PNA‐GT‐01: Approx. 2500m; PNA‐GT‐02: Approx. 2500m
Role of WEP:WEP/PGMi was responsible for the geology report, material&service procurement, detailed design, drilling programs, contracting support and drilling management&supervision
Challenges:n/a

Project Description

In Pijnacker, the Netherlands, several agricultural companies signed a collaboration for the development of geothermal energy. WEP/PGMi was responsible for the realization of a geothermal doublet for Ammerlaan Land & hydroponics BV. This company situated in Pijnacker has 42,500 square meters in which plants from 50cm to 4 meters in different types and sizes are beeing produced. WEP/PGMi was responsible for the geological aspects, well design and drilling supervision for this geothermal doublet with deviated wells to a vertical depth of 2500 meters and with a space between injection and production well at deepest point of 1400 meters.