6. Environmental aspects
Geothermal energy is considered to be non-polluting, but a number of precautions need to be taken when implementing it.
Assessing the environmental impact of a geothermal operation requires a two-level analysis. The first level corresponds to the initial implementation of the operation. It concerns drilling and distribution network works. The second level is that of operation, including a comparison with the conventional energy sources that geothermal energy can replace.
6.1 Conditions of use
The impact on the environment must be analyzed throughout the various phases of an operation's development: firstly, when the drilling is carried out (§ ...
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Geothermal energy in France
Bibliography
Reference
- (1) - LINDAL (B.) - Industrial and other applications of geothermal energy. Dans Geothermal Energy, a review of research and development. - Earth Sciences, 12, UNESCO, Paris (1973).
Works
Trade press
The CITEG newsletter (quarterly) ADEME, BRGM
L'Énergie du Sous-sol, Geothermal energy in the Paris Region (quarterly), ADEME, ARENE, BRGM
Solar systems (bimonthly)
Geothermal Resources Council Bulletin (United States)
IGA News (international)
Geo Heat Center Quartely Bulletin (United States)
...Audiovisual resources
Geothermal energy in the Paris Region and Semhach (video)
Co-producers: ADEME, AGéMO, ARENE IDF and BRGM
Line producers: SEMHACH
Executive production: Un coin de Paradis, Capa Entreprise (January 2006)
Bouillante geothermal energy (video)
Executive production: Sycomore Films
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Internet portals
Geothermal perspectives (ADEME, BRGM) http://www.geothermie-perspectives.fr
Renewable energies http://www.energies-renouvelables.org
Regulations
Decree 78-498 of March 28, 1978 on geothermal exploration and exploitation permits.
Main operations
The main geothermal operations in service in 2004 are summarized in table for the Paris Basin and table for the Aquitaine Basin.
Organizations
French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME) http://www.ademe.fr
French Geological and Mining Research Bureau (BRGM) http://www. brgm.fr
SAF Environnement (manager of the geothermal guarantee fund on behalf of ADEME)
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Design offices
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Basement
ANTEA http://www.antea-ingenierie.fr
Archambault Conseil http://www.archambault-conseil.fr
BURGÉAP http://www.burgeap.fr
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