One of the many obstacles for hopeful settlers is the need for power and heat on these barren landscapes. Some geologists and other scientists theorize that geothermal energy may be the answer.
2023
Heat from Beneath
U Magazine | News From The U
Energy Secretary Granholm visited the U to spotlight Utah FORGE and announced $74M for new geothermal projects advancing clean, reliable power.
U.S. Assistant Secretary visits U and Utah FORGE site
@TheU by Christopher Katis
DOE official Alejandro Moreno visited Utah FORGE to learn about geothermal research, education outreach, and ongoing drilling efforts in Beaver County.
Interview – How Seequent remains relevant amidst an evolving geothermal industry
Think GeoEnergy by Carlo Cariaga
In this interview, Seequent Segment Director Jeremy O’Brien discusses how the software developer adapts to the changing needs of the geothermal industry.
Utah FORGE starts production well drilling to further EGS testing
Think GeoEnergy by Carlo Cariaga
Drilling has commenced for the production well of the Utah FORGE project which aims to intersect the fracture network stimulated from the reinjection well.
Utah FORGE spuds geothermal production well
Drilling Contractor
The Utah Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) has begun drilling its second highly deviated deep geothermal well.
Time To See if Fracturing for Steam Pays Off
Journal of Petroleum Technology by Stephen Rassenfoss
Two US test sites have fractured hot, dry rock with plans to create a network of fractures for water heating. They will soon find out if the fractures worked as expected.
When Fracturing for Geothermal, Is Proppant Really Necessary?
Journal of Petroleum Technology by Stephen Rassenfoss
Fracturing hot rock to create a geological water-heating system is like fracturing an oil well, but for a different purpose, so is proppant really necessary?
Geothermal Demands Extreme Tools, but Which Will Really Be Required?
Journal of Petroleum Technology by Stephen Rassenfoss
When confronted by extremely hot wells drilled into hard rock, engineers start looking for new tools and then ask, is there a cheaper option?
This geothermal startup showed its wells can be used like a giant underground battery
MIT Technology Review by James Temple
If Fervo Energy’s field results work at commercial scale, it could become cheaper and easier to green the grid.
SPE Jeotermal Datathon 2023 için kayıtlar başladı
Jeotermal Haberler by Merve Uytun
SPE Jeotermal Datathon 2023, katılımcıları; gerçek dünya verilerine dayalı bir tasarım problemini çözmeye yardımcı olmak için veri bilimi ve yapay öğrenme kullanmaya davet ediyor.
Registration open for SPE Geothermal Datathon 2023
Think GeoEnergy by Carlo Cariaga
The SPE Geothermal Datathon 2023 challenges participants to use data science and machine learning to help solve a design problem based on real-world data.
Biden Administration Bets $74 Million on ‘Enhanced’ Geothermal Power
Scientific American by Minho Kim & E&E News
A Department of Energy grant aims to cut the cost of new geothermal systems that generate electricity from heat that is miles underground