M&A was hired by an energy company to identify a water supply for a proposed green hydrogen facility. We studied the hydrogeology of the underlying aquifer and evaluated water supplies that are physically and legally available in sufficient quantities.
Power & Energy Client
Location: Confidential
Based on existing hydrogeologic data, we identified favorable locations on the project site for developing a long-term reliable groundwater supply.
OVERVIEW
Hydrogen production at a solar-powered green hydrogen generating facility is projected to be 120 metric tons per day. To meet projected water demands, the facility will need a long-term reliable water supply of 780 acre-feet per year.
SERVICES
Water Supply & Recharge
- Compiled and analyzed existing hydrogeologic data
- Assessed hydrogeologic conditions and potential for development of needed groundwater supply
- Inspected existing well and sampled for water quality analysis
Water Policy & Water Rights
- Assessed potential alternatives to local groundwater supply, including imported groundwater, long-term storage credits, Colorado River water, effluent, and storm water
- Assessed legal and regulatory constraints for potential water sources
- Compared potential alternatives in terms of cost and ease of water rights acquisition, need for wheeling contract with CAP, infrastructure, and long-term reliability
Groundwater Modeling
- Estimated aquifer hydraulic properties based on well-specific capacity data and lithologic data
- Conducted analytical modeling using AQTESOLV to project drawdown and sustainable pumping rate with image wells to represent negative boundaries
- Adjusted projected drawdown for water table conditions, cyclical pumping, and well efficiency
- Used model results for preliminary assessment of water supply
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