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Northwest BC Geothermal & CCUS Assessment Project - Phase 1

April 2025

Northwest BC hosts numerous volcanoes and hot springs, and therefore has potentially significant geothermal energy resources. This new study will help assess the geothermal resource potential of the region to guide development decisions by industry, communities, Indigenous groups and government.

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Report PDF (53 MB)   Appendix 1 - PDF Maps (49 MB)   Appendix 2 - Geopackages (1.4 GB)

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Machine Learning Lineament Case Study: The Afar Triangle - Comprehensive Research

November 2024
 

A thorough examination of machine learning techniques used to detect geological lineaments in the Afar Triangle. This detailed study delves into the methodology, data analysis, and geospatial strategies developed to enhance geothermal resource mapping.

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Comparison between Truth Dataset and ML Prediction for Lineament Detection in the Afar Triangle.

Radiogenic Heat Production in SE Alberta from Radioactive Decay

June 2024

 

This study explores the radiogenic heat production (RHP) from uranium, thorium, and potassium decay in SE Alberta, utilizing airborne gamma-ray spectrometry to estimate the potential for clean electric energy generation.

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Gamma-ray spectrometry graph showing energy peaks for potassium, uranium, and thorium, alongside a heat map depicting radiogenic heat production levels in SE Alberta.

Visual Poster Summary - Radiogenic Heat Production in SE Alberta

June 2024

Explore a detailed visual summary of key findings from our study on radiogenic heat production, featuring

maps and data visualizations.

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 "Research poster titled 'Radiogenic Heat Production (RHP) over an area in SE Alberta calculated from radioactive elements 238U, 232Th, and 40K detected by airborne gamma-ray spectrometry survey.' Includes detailed maps, gamma-ray spectrometry graphs, and textual analysis of geothermal potential, showcasing geological layers and heat production measurements.

Machine Learning Lineament Analysis: Afar Triangle - GeoConvention 2024 Presentation

June 2024

This version of the study, presented at GeoConvention 2024, emphasizes practical applications of machine

learning for geothermal exploration in the Afar Triangle. Enhanced with visual aids and adapted for a conference audience, this document offers a concise, visually engaging overview of the findings.

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Series of geological maps from A to C showing lineament analyses with directional dips in NS, NESW, ENEWS, and other orientations, color-coded according to the legend for easier identification of geological features.

Canada’s Geothermal Energy Update in 2023

April 2024

An insightful overview of the current state and challenges of geothermal energy development in Canada, highlighting the nation's renewed interest in deep geothermal systems and the supportive roles of governmental policies and research advancements.

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Map showing the MCDC Project Location near Lillooet River, existing power lines, and main road access in relation to Vancouver, Whistler, Squamish, and Pemberton.

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