Dominica
Ormat builds 10-megawatt power plant with advanced 3D modeling
Streamlining workflows boosted efficiency by 20%
About our customer
Ormat Technologies Inc.
Shifting to clean energy for 50% of the nation’s peak electricity
Ormat Technologies Inc., a global leader in renewable energy solutions, partnered with the Government of Dominica and Dominica Electricity Services to finance, construct, and operate a 10-megawatt geothermal power plant. The USD 65 million Roseau Valley Geothermal Project supports the country’s goals of reducing reliance on fossil fuels and generating 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Using Bentley’s interoperable solutions, Ormat automated workflows, leveraged advanced 3D subsurface modeling, and integrated geophysical data to streamline engineering processes.
Key Takeaways
20% increase in efficiency
USD 10+ million per well saved
660 fewer engineering hours
USD 280K in cost savings
Designing in volcanic terrain
To overcome the challenges of developing a geothermal power plant in Dominica’s complex volcanic terrain, Ormat chose a suite of infrastructure solutions from Bentley and Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company. Leveraging Bentley’s infrastructure solutions, the Roseau Valley Geothermal Project achieved a 20% increase in efficiency by streamlining complex engineering workflows and reducing manual processes. Beyond immediate operational gains, the project set a benchmark for driving sustainable solutions in the face of climate change.
Solutions
3D subsurface modeling accuracy
Seequent Leapfrog Energy and Volsung enabled clear 3D subsurface reservoir visualizations and numerical simulations, reducing the risk of needing to drill for additional wells, saving over USD 10 million per well.
Reducing on-site work with BIM modeling
Improved design and structural analysis efficiency, through products such as OpenRoads Designer, AutoPipe, and STAAD, resulted in cost savings of USD 280,000.
Improved collaboration and decision-making
Bentley’s interoperable applications integrated data seamlessly, minimizing errors, accelerating project timelines, and driving faster approvals.
