Orcan Energy and Baseload Capital are pleased to announce the commissioning of a first project utilizing waste heat from existing oilfield operations at Chevron U.S.A. Inc.'s (Chevron) San Ardo oil and gas field in California, USA.
state-of-the-art heat-to-power technology
Cleantech company Orcan Energy provides state-of-the-art heat-to-power technology, collaborating with the project operator Baseload Capital.
The project, which started operations in July 2022, demonstrates the potential of using existing oil and gas wells for reliable and cost-effective renewable power production.
clean electricity at minimal costs
ORC can leverage that potential heat from the water to produce clean electricity at minimal costs
Up to 90% of the fluid produced from oil and gas wells is hot water, a source of heat energy waiting to be fully tapped. When paired with next-generation Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) equipment, it can leverage that potential heat from the water to produce clean electricity at minimal costs.
Orcan Energy’s and Baseload Capital’s project with Chevron showcases the significant opportunities for the oil and gas industry to develop renewable energy and will pave the way for similar projects at other sites worldwide.
new strategic investor
In 2021, Baseload Capital announced Chevron as a new strategic investor as part of a USD 25 million equity round.
The partnership provides the potential for collaboration since ORC equipment, commonly used in the geothermal industry, opens new possibilities for the oil and gas industry.
clean and affordable electricity
A new test site was commissioned in July 2022, demonstrating Orcan Energy’s potential as a quickly accessible and easily installed waste heat-capturing solution.
“We are proud to work together with Baseload Capital and Chevron, converting unused energy into clean and affordable electricity. A special thanks go to Baseload Capital, an expert partner in geothermal applications,” says Andreas Sichert, CEO of Orcan Energy.
novel geothermal energy conversion
Andreas Sichert continues, "This project is just the start of novel geothermal energy conversion in the oil and gas sector. There are many active oil and gas wells in the United States suitable for excess heat recovery, making it an untapped clean energy resource with significant potential that we shall quickly make use of."
renewable electricity production
“This project is a great start and demonstrates the tremendous potential for similar installations and cooperation. The results will boost renewable electricity production in the future. Collaboration is the way forward to transform the energy sector,” says Baseload Capital’s CEO Alexander Helling.
