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Cape Breton’s mine-water energy opportunity

A Bayplex diagram illustrates an energy connection between a recreation facility and flooded mine workings.

Bayplex Recreation Centre diagram showing mine-water extraction and injection wells, flooded workings and a heat exchanger.
Bayplex Recreation Centre diagram showing mine-water extraction and injection wells, flooded workings and a heat exchanger. View full size (opens in a new tab)

Historical archive based on the original post’s topic and supplied image. The date is the original LinkedIn post date; earlier projects and participation are not presented as PB Energy engagements.

The supplied Bayplex Recreation Centre diagram shows flooded mine workings connected to extraction and injection wells and a heat exchanger at the facility. It illustrates the relationship between Cape Breton’s mining history and potential thermal energy resources.

The drawing is a conceptual explanation of the system. It does not establish current operating performance or quantify energy savings. The original post is linked below for the historical discussion.

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