Let's visit Hellisheiði ON Power plant together. 

 

This power plant drills boreholes down deep into the Earth, where water leaking through the bedrock is so hot and under so much pressure that it can stay liquid at far higher temperatures than could ever be possible at the surface. As it comes up the borehole, the pressure drops and it turns into steam, which – as per every power station – is used to turn the turbines that generate electricity. 

 

Impressive part is just about to be told.  Hellisheiði takes the gas by-products – carbon dioxide & hydrogen sulfide mainly and reinjects them into the rock, basalt fused with little pieces of the solidified petrified gases. The hydrogen sulfide makes something that looks like iron pyrites, fool’s gold. 

 

It’s definitely interesting and could have huge implications for energy and climate change in the future. 

Take a moment to learn, get inspired, and don't forget to refill your water bottle.