Eavor Technologies breaks ground on innovative geothermal project in Alberta, Canada

Gathering at Eavor Technologies project site in Alberta, Canada (source: Eavor)

Alexander Richter 22 Aug 2019

In an on-site event, Canadian Eavor Technologies, Inc. introduced the construction of the Eavor-Lite (TM) demonstration facility and drilling operation. With this pilot project the company is introducing a revolutionary and unique energy system closed-loop geothermal energy extraction project.

Canadian Eavor Technologies Inc. – we reported before – has developed an innovative “made in Alberta” geothermal energy solution. In a demonstration project near Rocky Mountain House, the Eavor-Lite (TM) project uses existing Alberta oil and gas drilling technology and expertise to facilitate a revolutionary and unique energy system known as “Eavor-Loop (TM)”. Building on years of research and development, the proprietary technology has recently gained substantial support both privately and with the investment of one million dollars from each of Alberta Innovates and Emissions Reduction Alberta.

In a gathering on August 21, 2019 many were witness to the construction of the Eavor-Lite (TM) demonstration facility and therein a World’s first of its kind drilling operation.

“The Government of Alberta is very supportive of innovative projects like Eavor-Lite, which have the potential to create private sector jobs and further diversify the energy industry in our province.” – Prasad Panda – Minister of Infrastructure

“Projects like the Eavor-Lite demonstration advance new technologies and can create highly skilled jobs. They show how investing in innovation reduces GHG emissions while growing the economy. Projects like this are possible because of the experience and unique approaches in energy services, drilling and technology development that are found in Alberta.” – Laura Kilcrease – Alberta Innovates (AI)

“ERA is pleased to work with our partners to advance promising technologies toward commercialization. If proven successful, Eavor Technologies’ innovative approach to heat and power production could unlock geothermal opportunities both within and outside of Alberta, demonstrating to the world that we are taking real action to deliver global solutions.” – Steve MacDonald – Emissions Reductions Alberta

“Alberta is truly the “Silicon Valley” of energy services. The Eavor-Loop™ system incorporates the best of our province’s energy technology capabilities and prowess, to provide a new and sustainable opportunity for our world-renowned drilling industry. The net result is a uniquely scalable source of emissions-free baseload power.” – John Redfern, President & CEO – Eavor Technologies Inc.

Eavor’s technology and the Eavor-Lite™ facility provides a vital step to re-energizing and re-engaging our Alberta energy services industry. With only minor reconfiguration of existing oil and gas technology, Eavor™ can help our industry take hold of new opportunities, without the reliance of commodity prices or the issues around pipeline infrastructure and regulatory uncertainty. Alberta’s energy services workforce comes fully trained for the job of constructing commercial Eavor-Loop™ systems, and now simply need the opportunity. Eavor’s™ technology is providing inspiration and hope to the thousands of Albertans, who are ready to work.

“Precision Drilling is proud to contribute our High Performance – High Value, drilling services and expertise to enable the development of a sustainable non-traditional energy alternative. The opportunity to take advantage of experience and capabilities, leveraging years of investment in our People, Drilling Rigs and Drilling Technology, for the development of a sustainable zero emission energy alternative is exciting for Precision Drilling.” – Kevin Neveu – President & CEO – Precision Drilling

“Certus is excited to be working with Eavor to construct the world’s first continuous loop geothermal system, and it’s great to see Eavor utilizing Canadian energy industry expertise to help develop this transformative approach to harnessing geothermal energy.” – Robert Brady – President & CEO – Certus Oil and Gas Inc.

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Source: Company release – see also coverage on CBC News in Canada