Geothermal
With the introduction of new and developing technologies that provide increased access, geothermal is poised to help meet today’s growing demand for reliable, fuel-free, low-carbon energy.
How Geothermal Sources Provide 24/7 Clean Energy
Ongoing advancements have significantly expanded the ability to utilize heat stored deep beneath the Earth’s surface for multiple geothermal energy applications. High-capacity factors and on-demand availability make geothermal power generation ideal for baseload applications, delivering extraordinary reliability with few or no emissions. Once operational, geothermal facilities consume no fuel, resulting in low and highly predictable operational costs.
The Burns & McDonnell Advantage
We’re ready to work with you to harness the Earth’s energy. Our comprehensive suite of engineering, construction and project management services can help overcome barriers such as resource utilization, energy conversion and project complexity. Whether the project involves pairing a broad range of power generation technologies with conventional geothermal systems or using cutting-edge approaches like enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), closed-loop advanced geothermal systems (AGS) or hot rock, our deep bench of professionals can tailor the right solution to meet unique project needs.
We have completed a front-end engineering design (FEED) study for a major geothermal power generation project in southwest Utah.
Delivering Tailored Geothermal Solutions
Whether the need is project development, engineer-procure-construct (EPC) execution, or owner’s engineering services, we can develop a customized solution to meet your unique project needs. Our capabilities include:
- Feasibility and site selection via staged studies to help identify and evaluate resource availability and energy utilization strategy.
- Permitting and regulatory compliance utilizing a streamlined environmental permitting process to address all aspects of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance, with special emphasis on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance when applicable, best practices for developing projects on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands, and use of Title 41 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act — FAST41 — to streamline and expedite the environmental review and permitting process.
- Engineering services throughout the entire project life cycle from an integrated team providing preliminary and detailed design of power generation systems, gathering systems, transmission and distribution, grid interconnection, pipelines, and other critical infrastructure.
- EPC services spanning the entire scope of project delivery for seamless execution of all phases and aspects, from resource accessibility to power generation and grid interconnection.
