OLI Systems joins California Energy Commission Project on Geothermal Power in California

PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- OLI Systems has been selected as a key partner in a California Energy Commission (CEC) initiative to improve geothermal plant performance in California's Salton Sea region. The project is funding the development of a smart brine management system level model that will be used to reduce geothermal plant operating costs. It is funded under award EPC-24-028 and marks OLI's first research subcontract from the CEC.

Working alongside DNV USA (prime contractor), and partners including Cyrq Energy, Thermochem, Corr Instruments, MC Consult, and Cal Poly Pomona, OLI will refine its electrolyte chemistry models using new lab and field data. These enhancements will support more accurate predictions of corrosion and scaling behavior.

In collaboration with a Corr Instruments' multi-electrode array sensor, OLI's models will be integrated into a system-level digital twin to provide real-time insights into plant operations. "This is a first in the industry," says François Ayello, principal engineer at DNV and project's principal investigator. "These capabilities will help reduce unplanned maintenance and improve asset reliability".

"This project reflects the critical role of predictive chemistry in advancing sustainable industrial systems," said Vineeth Ram, Chief Sustainability Officer at OLI. "It strengthens our position as a partner in clean energy programs where chemistry-driven insights improve both environmental and economic outcomes."

With five decades of leadership in electrolyte modeling, OLI continues to support high-salinity process design across sectors. In this project, OLI's work contributes to the development of an open-access, field-validated model that will be made available for broader industry adoption. The subcontract includes a knowledge-transfer and training phase to accelerate implementation and reduce barriers to use.

"We're giving operators the tools to understand and manage corrosion and mineral scaling in geothermal energy production, which are the most challenging issues for the safety and efficiency of geothermal operations," said Dr. Andre Anderko, Chief Technology Officer at OLI. "Our contribution supports the long-term goal of building resilient and economically sound geothermal operations."

The three-year project represents a strategic investment in California's clean energy infrastructure and supports national goals for a green energy transition.

About OLI Systems

OLI equips industrial teams with simulation software to address complex chemical challenges and guide critical decisions. As a trusted partner in demanding environments, it delivers predictions, cloud solutions and consulting that have been proven over decades of use to support efficient operations.

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