Review of Geothermal Energy Development Technologies and Application Prospects in Shandong Province, China,
Chun-feng Liu, Xia-min Jia*, Kun Liang, Lin-zhi Lang, Yan Zhang, Yi-guo Xue,
Zhong-chang Qian, Fan-meng Kong
1. Shandong Hi-Speed Construction Management Group Co..Ltd, Jinan, 250000.China;
2. Shandong Hi-Speed Jide Highway Co., Ltd.,Dezhou, 253000, China;
3. School of Engineering and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China.
Abstract：
Under the national "Dual Carbon" strategy, the development and utilization of stable and efficient renewable energy has become pivotal for energy structure transformation. Shandong Province hosts abundant geothermal resources with significant potential for large-scale exploitation. This paper systematically reviews the technological framework and application prospects of geothermal energy development in Shandong. First, the geological model of the geothermal system, centered on the "source-reservoir-caprock-conduit" framework, is elucidated. The characteristics of major thermal reservoirs, including the Neogene Guantao Formation, Paleogene Dongying Formation, and Cambrian-Ordovician strata, are analyzed in the context of Shandong’s geologic setting. Subsequently, advanced geophysical exploration methodologies—such as Magnetotelluric (MT), Controlled-Source Audio-Frequency Magnetotellurics (CSAMT), and Wide-Field Electromagnetic Method (WFEM)—are highlighted for their critical roles in precisely delineating thermal reservoirs and identifying heat-controlling structures, significantly improving exploration efficiency. In terms of utilization, this study examines diversified application models guided by the "cascade utilization" principle, emphasizing high-efficiency geothermal heating technologies (e.g., geothermal heat pump systems) and power generation technologies (dry steam, flash steam, and binary cycle systems) tailored to resources of varying temperatures. The review demonstrates that technological innovations and mature application frameworks are driving the geothermal industry in Shandong toward high-quality development, providing robust support for regional energy security and low-carbon transition.
作者简介: Liu Chunfeng, born in 1978, male, native of Jinan, Shandong Province, holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Shandong Jiaotong University.
. Review of Geothermal Energy Development Technologies and Application Prospects in Shandong Province, China,[J]. APPLIED GEOPHYSICS, 2025, 22(4): 1158-1168.
2025, Vol. 22 
