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Utah FORGE: Seismic Reflection Data

This is 2D and 3D seismic reflection data from Utah FORGE reprocessed during Phase 2c. The readme file containing an explanation of the data including data formats, software that can be used, processing, and projection and datum used. The Reprocessing document gives the rationale ...

Miller, J. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Jun 19, 2019
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Geothermal Permitting and NEPA Timeline Analysis

In this analysis, we outline the types of NEPA-related analyses and approvals (e.g., environmental assessment), and we provide examples of geothermal development activities (e.g., well drilling) that might require each type of approval, including an overview and discussion of the ...

Young, K. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Sep 30, 2014
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Developing Successful Exploration Strategies in Extended Terranes

We conducted a comprehensive analysis of the structural controls of geothermal systems within the Great Basin and adjacent regions. Our main objectives were to: 1) Produce a catalogue of favorable structural environments and models for geothermal systems. 2) Improve site-specifi...

E., J. University of Nevada

Dec 31, 2013
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GDR Data Management and Best Practices for Submitters and Curators

Resources for GDR data submitters and curators, including training videos, step-by-step guides on data submission, and detailed documentation of the GDR. The Data Management and Submission Best Practices document also contains API access and metadata schema information for develo...

Weers, J. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Mar 31, 2021
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Community Geothermal: Connecticut Workforce Needs Assessment Report and Data

Included here is a geothermal industry workforce needs assessment report for Connecticut. As part of the DOE-funded Community Geothermal Heating and Cooling Design and Deployment grant, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership (NEEP) conducted several online surveys to gain a bett...

Macpherson, C. et al Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP)

Jan 22, 2024
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Community Geothermal: Planning and Design of a Heating and Cooling System in Framingham, Massachusetts

These reports, plans, and drawings review the achievements of Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET) and its partners to plan and design a network of interconnected ground-source heat pump systems, or geothermal network, in an area encompassing multiple environmental justice (EJ) neig...

Varela Gutierrez, I. et al Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET)

Sep 01, 2024
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Regulatory and Permitting Information Desktop (RAPID) Toolkit

The Regulatory and Permitting Information Desktop (RAPID) Toolkit combines the former Geothermal Regulatory Roadmap, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Database, and other resources into a Web-based tool that gives the regulatory and utility-scale geothermal developer commun...

Young, K. and Levine, A. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Sep 30, 2014
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Low-Temperature Hydrothermal Resource Potential Estimate

Compilation of data (spreadsheet and shapefiles) for several low-temperature resource types, including isolated springs and wells, delineated area convection systems, sedimentary basins and coastal plains sedimentary systems. For each system, we include estimates of the accessible...

Mullane, M. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Jun 30, 2016
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Salton Sea Geothermal Development Nontechnical Barriers to Entry Analysis and Perspectives

The report included in this submission details the nontechnical barriers to entry for development of geothermal resources in the Salton Sea. The Salton Sea provides an economically viable opportunity for replacing the energy imported by California which makes up 25 percent of Cali...

Goodman, D. et al Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Jun 28, 2022
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Hawthorne Nevada Deep Direct-Use Feasibility Study 3D Geologic Model

The objective of this project is to use a multi-disciplinary, three-tiered approach to assess the geothermal resource and determine the feasibility of implementing a large-scale, direct-use facility for the Hawthorne Army Depot (HAD) and the various town and county facilities in H...

Lowry, T. Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Mar 29, 2018
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Devices Suitable for Sectional Isolation Along Both Cased and Open-hole Wellbores Geomechanical Packer Formation Model Iteraction

The main goal of this project is to develop an annular isolation system capable to withstand geothermal downhole conditions and mitigate the problems experienced by conventional packers in FORGE wells. This presentation outlines the work in rock modelling and interaction with the ...

Ghassemi, A. et al Welltec

Jun 20, 2023
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Utah FORGE: GPS Data Deformation Monitoring

This data bundle contains raw GPS data files and resulting data using Trimble Business Center and NOAA OPUS to process the GPS data in spreadsheets with station coordinates and elevations. A map of station locations is included along with the final processing report which includes...

Erickson, B. and McKean, A. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Jun 24, 2019
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Utah FORGE 5-2557: Trixial Shear and Wellbore Breakout Tests Report and Data

Included are a report and data from triaxial shear tests on simulated Sierra White fault gouge and a borehole stimulation experiment. This serves as a progress report for the Role of Fluid and Temperature in Fracture Mechanics and Coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical (THMC) P...

Choens, C. and Yoon, H. Sandia National Laboratories

Apr 19, 2023
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Utah FORGE: Development of Multi-Stage Fracturing System and Wellbore Tractor to Enable Zonal Isolation During Stimulation and EGS Operations in Horizontal Wellbores

This paper discusses the progress on a project funded by the DOE Utah FORGE (Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy) for the development of a subsurface heat exchanger for Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) using unique casing sleeves cemented in place and are used ...

Fleckenstein, W. et al Colorado School of Mines

Oct 05, 2022
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Utah FORGE: 2024 Discrete Fracture Network Model Data

The Utah FORGE 2024 Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) Model dataset provides a set of files representing discrete fracture network modeling for the FORGE site near Milford, Utah. The dataset includes four distinct DFN model file sets, each corresponding to different time frames and ...

Finnila, A. and Jones, C. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Sep 08, 2024
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West Flank Coso FORGE: Petrographic and X-Ray Diffraction Analyses for Samples

XRD and Petrographic Study for wells 83-11 33A-7 and 33A-7RD-1 West Flank FORGE. Work and report completed by Clay Jones and Joseph Moore at the Energy and Geoscience Institute (EGI) in 2011.

Jones, C. and Moore, J. Sandia National Laboratories

May 16, 2016
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DEEPEN: Final 3D PFA Favorability Models and 2D Favorability Maps at Newberry Volcano

Part of the DEEPEN (DE-risking Exploration of geothermal Plays in magmatic ENvironments) project involved developing and testing a methodology for a 3D play fairway analysis (PFA) for multiple play types (conventional hydrothermal, superhot EGS, and supercritical). This was tested...

Taverna, N. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Jan 24, 2024
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PetroQuip Engineering Design and Specification Document for LBP and LP

This document provides the applications, specifications, testing, materials, and running methods for the engineering team at PertoQuip to design the Locking Bridge Plug (LBP) and the Landing Profile (LP). This is the first step in developing a new tool for. The report includes ap...

Coon, R. PetroQuip Energy Services

Feb 09, 2022
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Subsurface Characterization and Machine Learning Predictions at Brady Hot Springs

Subsurface data analysis, reservoir modeling, and machine learning (ML) techniques have been applied to the Brady Hot Springs (BHS) geothermal field in Nevada, USA to further characterize the subsurface and assist with optimizing reservoir management. Hundreds of reservoir simulat...

Beckers, K. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Feb 18, 2021
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Advanced Sorbent Structure Recovery of Rare Earths, Precious Metals and Other Critical Materials from Geothermal Waters and Its Associated Technoeconomics

The work evaluates, develops and demonstrates flexible, scalable mineral extraction technology for geothermal brines based upon solid phase sorbent materials with a specific focus upon rare earth elements (REEs). The selected organic and inorganic sorbent materials (silica and MOF...

Addleman, R. et al Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Sep 21, 2016
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Update on Geothermal Direct-Use Installations in the United States

An updated database of geothermal direct-use systems in the U.S. has been compiled and analyzed, building upon the Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) Geo-Heat Center direct-use database. Types of direct-use applications examined include hot springs resorts and pools, aquaculture...

Beckers, K. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Mar 02, 2017
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Brady's Geothermal Field DAS and DTS Surface and Borehole Array Metadata

This metadata submission includes the coordinates of the DAS and DTS surface and borehole arrays, the list of file names, and the list of recorded files during testing at the PoroTomo Natural Laboratory at Brady Hot Spring in Nevada. Testing was completed during March 2016.

Fratta, D. University of Wisconsin

Mar 31, 2016
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Washington Geothermal Play Fairway Analysis Technical Report

An investment of $0.7M from the Geothermal Technology Office for Phase 2 of Play Fairway Analysis in Washington State improved existing favorability models and increased model confidence. New 1:24,000-scale geological mapping, 15 detailed geophysical surveys, 2 passive seismic sur...

Steely, A. et al Washington Geological Survey

Dec 20, 2017
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Geothermal Drilling and Completions: Petroleum Practices Technology Transfer

NREL and the Colorado School of Mines (SURGE) conducted research in FY14 to identify petroleum drilling and completion practices (methods and technologies) that can be transferred to geothermal drilling and completion, to provide the geothermal industry with more effective, lower ...

Visser, C. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Sep 30, 2014
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Utah FORGE 1-2551: Multi-Stage Fracturing System and Well Tractor to Enable Zonal Isolation During Stimulation and EGS Operations in Horizontal Wellbores Workshop Presentation and Report

Included here are a presentation recording, slides, and report on the Multi-Stage Fracturing System and Well Tractor to Enable Zonal Isolation During Stimulation and EGS Operations in Horizontal Wellbores project by Colorado School of Mines, presented by Dr. William W. Fleckenstei...