Geothermal systems can be considered as geochemical reservoirs of CO2. Degassing of mantle-derived magma is the sole source of CO2 in these systems in Iceland
Iceland
geo-fugitive
42
Gg/kMWh electricity produced
National Inventory Report (Annex I)
122037
1B2d - Other (please specify)
1.B.3 - Other emissions from Energy Production
CARBON DIOXIDE
Other (e.g. compiled)
CO2 fugitive implied EF for geothermal energy
No fuel is burnt in the geothermal operations as the process harnesses the energy in tapped geothermal fluid. High-pressure steam (26 bar) is used to power the main electricity producing, back-pressure turbines. In some plants, the low-pressure exhaust steam is then used to drive secondary (binary) turbines. The CO2 and CH4 dissolved in the geothermal fluid are released along with steam.
Electricity and heat generation - 84081 TJ from geothermal power in 2007
New Zealand
geo-fugitive
3585.44
kg/TJ elec. generation and heat
National Inventory Report (Annex I)
122038
1B2d - Other (please specify)
1.B.3 - Other emissions from Energy Production
METHANE
Other (e.g. compiled)
CH4 fugitive implied EF for geothermal energy
No fuel is burnt in the geothermal operations as the process harnesses the energy in tapped geothermal fluid. High-pressure steam (26 bar) is used to power the main electricity producing, back-pressure turbines. In some plants, the low-pressure exhaust steam is then used to drive secondary (binary) turbines. The CO2 and CH4 dissolved in the geothermal fluid are released along with steam.
Electricity and heat generation - 84081 TJ from geothermal power in 2007