Controlling injection-induced seismicity in enhanced geothermal systems. Injection-induced seismicity has become a barrier to developing enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) because the complexity of the

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Controlling injection-induced seismicity in enhanced geothermal systems. Injection-induced seismicity has become a barrier to developing enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) because the complexity of the fault activation and lack of physical fundamentals make it extremely difficult to predict and control. This project aims to develop a hybrid statistical model and advanced 3D numerical tools for a better understanding of fault activation and more accurate forecasting of induced seismicity in EGS. The expected outcomes include advanced combined methods for precise forecasting fault activation and induced seismicity in EGS, incorporating pivotal factors. This should provide significant benefits in geothermal energy development and utilization hence shaping a clean and sustainable energy supply. . Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 4019 - Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy. Lead: Dr Mansour Sharafisafa