With the first few days of 2024 under our belt, we’ve taken a moment to reflect on everything that Utah FORGE accomplished during the past year. There’s a lot to be proud of.
Cement Bond Log
A geophysical well log that is obtained using a sonic-type tool on a wireline. The result helps to confirm the integrity of the hardened cement that was injected to form a bond between well casing and the adjacent rock formation.
Geothermal Glossary
Word of the Week – Felsic
Felsic A geological term referring to igneous rocks that are equivalent to rhyolite and granite in composition.
Word of the Week – Flowback
Flowback Return flow of slickwater that was injected during a stimulation. This is a highly controlled process in which well head pressure is reduced to allow managed fluid recovery. Fluids are commonly sampled and chemically analyzed to determine the effects of...
Word of the Week – Fumarole
Fumarole A steam vent and surface thermal feature that is commonly associated with steaming ground and mud pots in hydrothermally and volcanically active areas.