What exactly are the rock types that make up the underground laboratory of Utah FORGE? In this webinar, Dr. Clay Jones describes the geology of the site and surrounding area and the findings from core and cutting analyses of deep wells!
2020
Seequent Accelerates Cloud Solutions To Help Keep World At Work On Major Projects
Seequent
Seequent is half way through a five-year partnership with the Utah FORGE (Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy) project at the University of Utah.
Seasonal heat storage with geothermal battery concept – online workshop
Think GeoEnergy by Alexander Richter
An on-line workshop on seasonal storage of solar thermal energy in a synthetic geothermal reservoir that took place May 19, 2020.
Webinar recording – Utah FORGE geothermal solicitation – introduction & information
Think GeoEnergy by Alexander Richter
Utah FORGE has shared a recording of its recent Solicitation 2020-1 webinar that introduced the project and website, also covering scope of research topics, application process, and other details described in the Solicitation announcement.
Utah FORGE solicitation for research proposals with funding of up to a total of $46 million
Think GeoEnergy by Alexander Richter
The University of Utah and the Utah Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) have launched a solicitation for research proposals for up to 18 awards totalling $46 million in funding.
Episode 83 | Future Furnaces | FORGE (DOE)
Energy Cast
Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) could unlock vast clean energy potential. Lauren Boyd of the DOE highlights Utah FORGE, a key research site in Milford, Utah, working to make EGS scalable.
Webinar – Utah FORGE, introducing modeling & simulation
Think GeoEnergy by Alexander Richter
The Utah FORGE Team has announced an inaugural FORGE Modeling and Simulation Forum as webinar to take place April 15, at 11am MDT.
After a 5.7 earthquake, Utah seismologists investigate a ‘virtually unknown’ fault
The Salt Lake Tribune by Brian Maffly
Using DNA tracers tracking geothermal flows – Sanford Lab
Think GeoEnergy by Alexander Richter
Sanford Laboratory in South Dakota is researching the use of DNA tracers that could help track geothermal flows in EGS systems, such as the FORGE project.
Most of the University of Utah’s electricity will now be fueled by renewable energy
The Salt Lake Tribune by Courtney Tanner
U.S. DOE $25m funding opportunity for advances to EGS geothermal technology
Think GeoEnergy by Alexander Richter
Under a Wells of Opportunity (WOO) $25 million funding opportunity, the U.S. DOE aims to supports research and development (R&D) complementing DOE’s Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) initiative and its path to unlock the full potential of geothermal power.
Geothermal sees $26m funding increase under U.S. DOE Applied R&D allocations 2020
Think GeoEnergy by Alexander Richter
The U.S. Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) project in Utah will receive a $20m funding boost as part of a $110m applied R&D budget for geothermal in the U.S., an increase of $26 million over 2019.
USA: 31% Boost for Budget for Geothermal Technologies
Global Geothermal News | Geothermal Resources Council
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy funds a wide variety of R&D programs as well as initiatives to promote energy efficiency in homes, buildings, and industry.