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Geothermal Exploration


Resource identification, surface exploration, and assessment.

Drilling Consultancy


Siting and design of wells, and resource evaluation.

Resource Assessment

Resource assesment
Volumetric assessment, conceptual modeling, and numerical simulation.

Geothermal Training

Geothermal training
Geothermal training and workshops at all levels.

IMAGE Final Conference in Hof Akureyri
During this week, 1.-6. October, two large geothermal events organized by ÍSOR are taking place in Hof, Akureyri. Over 200 geoscientists coming from 15 countries attend meetings and a conference that are part of two geothermal research projects, named IMAGE and GEMex
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Success at drillsite in Surtsey
Well SE-2b has been successfully completed on Surtsey on August 27th. The well was drilled to a total vertical depth of 191.64 m. This reaches project on Surtsey is the largest research project on the island.
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Visit from Indonesian delegation
An Indonesian delegation, led by the  Vice Speaker of the Indonesian Parliament visited ÍSOR on Wednesday, August 9th. The purpose of the visit was to get acquainted with Iceland's experience in geothermal energy utilization.
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Publications
Annual Report / Brochures
Annual Report 2014
What is geothermal?
About geothermal energy
Strokkur the hot spring, begins to erupt. Photo Sigurður Sveinn Jónsson.
Geological Maps - Geological Web Map
Bedrock / Northern / Southwest
Geological Map of the Northern Volcanic Zone, Southern Part - Ódáðahraun 1:100 000

Geothermal Projects and Training Worldwide

 Projects Map

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