Numerical modeling of a geothermal reservoir with high permeability in Turkey

•Apply thermal embedded discrete fracture model (EDFM) to handle the temperature behavior in a geothermal reservoir with natural fracture networks.•The model setup is aligned with the operation team in turkey geothermal project field.•The impact of natural fracture on geothermal reservoir with high permeability is analyzed.•The well placement optimization plans are discussed for the turkey geothermal field.