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Development of a Neutron Diffraction Based Experimental Capability for Investigating Hydraulic Fractures for EGS-like Conditions

Feb 01, 2013
385.75 kB
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Understanding the relationship between stress state, strain state and fracture initiation and propagation is critical to the improvement of fracture simulation capability if it is to be used as a tool for guiding hydraulic fracturing operations. The development of fracture predict...
Authors
Polsky, Y. et al Oak Ridge National Laboratory
geothermalneutron diffractionstress statestrain statefracture initiationfracture simulationfracture predictionhydraulic fracturing neutron strain measurementhydraulic fracturingegshigh temperaturehigh pressurefracture

Subsurface Characterization and Machine Learning Predictions at Brady Hot Springs

Feb 18, 2021
4.49 MB
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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...
Authors
Beckers, K. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
geothermalenergymachine learningsubsurfacecharacterizationbrady hot springspredictionreservoir modelingtime seriespcaprincipal component analysisreservoir managementbradys hot springsporotomoreservoirdual-porositystimulationinjection testmodeltemperatureflowpressuresimulationsingle-fracturedoubletheatmapheat maptensorflow

Utah FORGE 6-3656: Real-Time Traffic Light System and Reservoir Engineering with Seismicity Forecasting and Ground Motion Prediction 2025 Workshop Presentation

Sep 18, 2025
86.94 MB
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This is a presentation on Real-Time Robust Adaptive Traffic Light System and Reservoir Engineering with Machine-Learning-Based Seismicity Forecasting and Data-Driven Ground Motion Prediction (RT Forecast) by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, presented by Nori Nakata. This vid...
Authors
Nakata, N. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
geothermalenergyutah forge2025 annual workshopegsinduced seismicitytraffic light systemmachine learningseismicityforecastingground motion predictiongenerative aireservoir engineeringhigh-pressure experimentspresentationpresentation slidespresentation recordingreport

Utah FORGE 2-2439v2: Reports on Stress Prediction and Modeling for Well 16B(78)-32 May 2025

Jun 05, 2025
20.34 MB
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These two reports from the University of Pittsburgh document related efforts under Utah FORGE Project 2-2439v2 to estimate in-situ stresses in well 16B(78)-32 using laboratory data, machine learning models, and physics-based simulations. One report focuses on developing and valida...
Authors
Lu, G. et al University of Pittsburgh
geothermalenergyutah16b78-32in-situ stressultrasonic velocityutah forgeegs16bmachine learningtrue triaxial testingsonic logsstress predictionfar-field stressthermo-poro-mechanicalmodelingdeep learningfinite element modelgeothermal reservoirstress profilingstress anisotropytechnical report

CO2 Push-Pull Dual (Conjugate) Faults Injection Simulations

Jul 20, 2017
43.64 MB
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This submission contains datasets and a final manuscript associated with a project simulating carbon dioxide push-pull into a conjugate fault system modeled after Dixie Valley- sensitivity analysis of significant parameters and uncertainty prediction by data-worth analysis. Datas...
Authors
Oldenburg, C. et al Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
geothermalenergyco2 injectionfault characterizationseismic imagingtough2itough2egsdixie valleyenhanced geothermal systemsstimulationfaultpush-pullco2geothermal systemsensitivity analysisdata-worth analysischaracterizationfracture

Utah FORGE 2-2439v2: Report on Predicting Far-Field Stresses Using Finite Element Modeling and Near-Wellbore Machine Learning for Well 16A(78)-32

Aug 30, 2024
973.4 kB
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This report presents the far-field stress predictions at two locations along the vertical section of Utah FORGE Well 16A (78)-32 using a physics-based thermo-poro-mechanical model. Three principal stresses in far-field were obtained by solving an inverse problem based on the near-...
Authors
Lu, G. et al University of Pittsburgh
geothermalenergyutah forgein-situ stress estimationphysics-based modelingfinite element methodmachine learning modelthermo-poro-mechanical effectwell loggingvelocity-to-stress relationshipmachine learningfemreporttechnical report16a78-32mlegs2-2439v2principal stressstress predictionfar-fieldpre-cooling

Utah FORGE 2439: Machine Learning for Well 16A(78)-32 Stress Predictions

Jun 19, 2023
2.3 MB
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This report reviews the training of machine learning algorithms to laboratory triaxial ultrasonic velocity data for Utah FORGE Well 16A(78)-32. Three machine learning (ML) predictive models were developed for the prediction of vertical and two orthogonally oriented horizontal str...
Authors
Kelley, M. et al Battelle Memorial Institute
geothermalenergymachine learningin-situ stressstress characterizationutah forgegeophysicsseismictriaxialstress predictionartificial neural networkmodelfeed forward artificial neural network

Utah FORGE 2439: Machine Learning for Well 16A(78)-32 Stress Predictions September 2023 Report

Sep 28, 2023
3.69 MB
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This task completion report documents the development and implementation of machine learning (ML) models for the prediction of in-situ vertical (Sv), minimum horizontal (SHmin) and maximum horizontal (SHmax) stresses in well 16A(78)-32. The detailed description of the experimental...
Authors
Mustafa, A. et al Battelle Memorial Institute
geothermalenergyutahforgegeomechanicsmachine learningffnnartificial neural networkannin-situ stressstress characterizationlabtuvtriaxialstressfeed forward artificial neural networkmlegsmodellingexploratory data analysiseda

Mt. Simon Sandstone Brine Chemistry for DDU Technology at the U of IL Campus

Mar 31, 2019
156.84 kB
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A review of brine chemistry data for the Mt. Simon Sandstone in the Illinois Basin is provided for calculations to predict the potential for mineral scaling and precipitation. The assessment includes expected changes in temperature, pressure, and/or exposure to air or other materi...
Authors
Lu, Y. and McKaskle, R. University of Illinois
geothermalenergyddudeep direct-useuniversity of illinoisillinois basinbrine chemistrygeothermal fluid handlingpredictionmineral scaling and precipitationbest projectcost estimatefiltrationcolburn equationheat exchange

GeoThermalCloud: Cloud Fusion of Big Data and Multi-Physics Models using Machine Learning for Discovery, Exploration and Development of Hidden Geothermal Resources

Apr 04, 2022
1.04 GB
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Geothermal exploration and production are challenging, expensive and risky. The GeoThermalCloud uses Machine Learning to predict the location of hidden geothermal resources. This submission includes a training dataset for the GeoThermalCloud neural network. Machine Learning for Di...
Authors
Ahmmed, B. Stanford University
geothermalenergymachine learningartificial intelligenceaiexplorationmodelmodelingprocessed datatraining datatraining datasetremote sensinghidden geothermal resourcesresource detectiondiscoverydevelopmentresourceneural networkprediction

Utah FORGE 6-3712: Probabilistic Estimation of Seismic Response Using Physics-Informed Recurrent Neural Networks 2025 Workshop Presentation

Sep 18, 2025
70.48 MB
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This is a presentation on the Probabilistic Estimation of Seismic Response Using Physics-Informed Recurrent Neural Networks by GTC Analytics, presented by Dr. Jesse Williams. This video slide presentation discusses the development of machine learning-based predictive tools to esti...
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Williams, J. GTC Analytics
geothermalenergyutah forgeegs2025 annual workshopinduced seismicitymachine learningrecurrent neural networksprobabilistic modelingseismic response predictionmagnitude-frequency analysisphysics-informed aipresentationpresentation recordingpresentation slidesreport

QuakeCastNet: Source Code for Forecasting of Injection-Induced Seismicity

Sep 20, 2026
16.21 MB
Curated
This submission houses the companion code for the manuscript by Zhengfa Bi (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) and Nori Nakata (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; MIT). Both the companion code and manuscript are included in the resources section of this submission. Fluid ...
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Nakata, N. and Bi, Z. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
geothermalenergyutah forgeseismicitydeep learningthe geysersforecastegsinduced seismicityseismicity forecastingtftprobabilisticmulti-horizontemporal transformer frameworkmachine learningdecision supporttraffic light

Utah FORGE: Updated Discrete Fracture Network Model 2025

Jul 24, 2025
3.3 GB
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The Utah FORGE 2025 v1 DFN (fracture model) includes 131 discrete planar fractures which were identified using combined site data sets to capture flow pathways between wells 16A(78)-32 and 16B(78)-32 following stimulation activities in 2022 and 2024. It also includes stochastic fr...
Authors
Finnila, A. WSP
geothermalenergyutah forgedfndiscrete fracture networkfracturesfracture modellingfracture geometrywell 16a78-32well 16b78-32fracturefracture positionfracture sizeprocessed datapositionorientationsizeupdateplanar fracturesegsreservoir characterization

Utah FORGE: Temperature-Dependent Mode-I Fracture Toughness of Granite from SCB Tests Dataset and Methods Report

Feb 23, 2026
617.16 kB
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This submission includes a methods report and an accompanying Excel dataset documenting temperature-dependent Mode-I fracture toughness (KIC) measurements for Utah FORGE granite obtained using semi-circular bending (SCB) tests in accordance with the ISRM Suggested Method. Testing ...
Authors
Dvory, N. and McLennan, J. University Of Utah
geothermalenergyfracturefracture toughnessforgeutah forgefracture propagationscb/nscbtemperaturelefmfpzegsmodel-ikicsemi-circular bendingscbnscbgranitehigh-temperature testingwell 58-32laboratory testingraw datatechnical reportgeomechanics

Utah FORGE 2-2446: Connecting In Situ Stress and Wellbore Deviation to Near-Well Fracture Complexity using Phase-Field Simulations

Jan 30, 2025
10.44 MB
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This report presents a series of numerical experiments investigating the relationships among near-well fracture complexity, in situ stress conditions, and wellbore deviation. Using a phase-field modeling approach, the study explores how factors such as stress regimes, wellbore ori...
Authors
Cusini, M. and Fei, F. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
geothermalenergyutah forgephase fieldnumerical simulationnear wellbore fracture nucleationegsnear-wellfracture complexityin situ stresswellbore deviationphase-field modelingnumerical solutionsfracture nucleationgeos modelingstress regimesfracture propagationrock mechanicstechnical report

Applications of Fractured Continuum Model to Enhanced Geothermal System Heat Extraction Problems

May 06, 2014
5.77 MB
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This paper describes the applications of the fractured continuum model to the different enhanced geothermal systems reservoir conditions. The capability of the fractured continuum model to generate fracture characteristics expected in enhanced geothermal systems reservoir environm...
Authors
Kalinina, E. et al Sandia National Laboratories
geothermalsimulationegsheat extractionfracturefractured continuum modelfracture continuumfracture characteristicsreservoir environmenthorizontal wellsvertical wells

Utah FORGE: Hydraulic Fracture Width Determination Using Stoneley Wave Pressure Testing and Electrical Borehole Scans

Oct 06, 2023
1 MB
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This report provides insights into Utah FORGE well 58-32's hydraulic fractures. It utilizes both electrical borehole scans from Schlumberger's Formation Micro-scanner Image tool (FMI) and Stoneley waves from a borehole sonic tool. These methods are combined in a comprehensive work...
Authors
Hornby, B. Hornby Geophysical Services, LLC
geothermalenergyfmistonely wavesformation micro-scanner image toolhydraulic fractureshydraulic fractureelectric borehole scansfracturesutah forgeutah forge well fracturespressure testingutah forge fracture reportborehole sonic toolegsfracture widthreportschlumbergerwave analysisworkflowfracture characterization58-32reservoir characterization

Utah FORGE 3-2535: Final Report on Joint Electromagnetic, Seismic, and InSAR Imaging of Fracture Growth During EGS Resource Development

May 30, 2025
2 MB
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This dataset contains the final technical report for the project Joint Electromagnetic/Seismic/InSAR Imaging of Spatial-Temporal Fracture Growth and Estimation of Physical Fracture Properties During EGS Resource Development, carried out from 2021 to 2025 by Lawrence Berkeley Natio...
Authors
Alumbaugh, D. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
geothermalenergyutah forgeegsseismicelectromageneticgeodeticdistributed fiber-optic sensingdata acquisitiondata processingdata interpretationtechnical reportinsarfracture growthfracture propertiesgeophysicsgeomechanics

EGS Collab Experiment 1: Common Discrete Fracture Network

Sep 18, 2019
5.69 MB
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This package includes data and models that support hydraulic fracture stimulation and fluid circulation experiments in the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF). A paper by Schwering et al. (2020) describes the deterministic basis for developing a "common" discrete fracture...
Authors
Schwering, P. et al Sandia National Laboratories
geothermalenergyegs collabsurfhydraulicfracturingstimulationsanford underground research facilityexperimentegsgeophysicsfracturenetworkdiscrete fracture networkdfnfluidflowmodeldatafluid circulationboreholeweepcoresystemenhanced geothermal systemsandia national laboratorieselectrical resistivitywellinjection testtracerdrilling

Data of High-Temperature Dynamic LCM Testing Setup

May 31, 2021
9.94 MB
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Data from high temperature dynamic sealing tests for various fracture widths, at various temperatures (degrees F), with 5 wt.% bentonite-based mud containing various material fiber contents, at 100 to 400 psi differential pressure. Data from pressure test and evaluation of the dy...
Authors
Magzoub, M. et al University of Oklahoma
geothermal drillinglost circulationshape memory polymergranitefractureswellbore strengtheningsealabilitygeothermalenergylost circulation materialssealing pressurefiltrationsmart lcmsmpfracture sealingdrilling fluid additivestemperaturemodeldrillingwellboreexperimenttechnologyprocessed data

Utah FORGE 2-2446: Report on Phase Field Modelling of Near-Wellbore Hydraulic Fracture Nucleation and Propagation

Dec 31, 2023
5.37 MB
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This is a report that describes the modelling of fracture nucleation and propagation in the near-wellbore region to understand the relationship between in situ stress and fracture patterns. A novel phase field formulation is described here, which represents fractures as a diffuse ...
Authors
Cusini, M. and Fei, F. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
geothermalenergyutah forgephase fieldegsmodeltechnical reportfracture nucleationfracture propagationnear-wellborephase field modelnumerical modelgeosfracturingnumerical resultsin situ stress

Mapping Fracture Network Creation with Microseismicity During EGS Demonstrations

Apr 18, 2014
9.07 MB
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This a report for the project "Mapping Fracture Network Creation with Microseismicity During EGS Demonstrations". Effective enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) require optimal fracture networks for efficient heat transfer between hot rock and fluid. Microseismic mapping is a key too...
Authors
Templeton, D. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
geothermalmicroseismicegsfracture creationmappingalgorithmmicroseismicityfracturingfracturenewberry

Utah FORGE: Well 58-32 (MU-ESW1) FMI Log Fracture Results

Mar 06, 2021
4.55 kB
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A Schlumberger Fullbore Formation Micro-Imager (FMI) log was run from 7390 feet to 7527 feet depth in well 58-32, originally known as well MU-ESW1. Well 58-32 was completed in 2017 as part of Utah FORGE Phase 2. It reached a depth of 7536 feet and recorded a bottom hole temperatur...
Authors
BLOCHOWICZ, A. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah
geothermalenergyschlumberger fmifmi logutah forgeutah geothermalwell 58-32mu-esw1well 58-32 logschlumbergerfullboreformation microimagerfmiwell loglogginglogsfractureegswell data

Utah FORGE 5-2615: Shear Enhanced Permeability In a Granitoid Fracture Presentation Slides

Feb 28, 2024
2.51 MB
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Provided here is a set of presentation slides detailing stress-dependent permeability in FORGE granitoid fractures and how fracture slip affects permeability. It outlines empirical correlations between permeability, stress, and fracture aperture, emphasizing that mechanically clos...
Authors
Ghassemi, A. and Ye, Z. University of Oklahoma
geothermalenergyutah forgeegsfacture slippermeabilitystress-dependent permeabilitygranitoid fracturefracture networkstimulationapertureinjectionflow testshear testreservoir stressreportdata analysis

Thermal Drawdown-Induced Flow Channeling in a Single Fracture in EGS

Nov 15, 2015
1.32 MB
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The evolution of flow pattern along a single fracture and its effects on heat production is a fundamental problem in the assessments of engineered geothermal systems (EGS). The channelized flow pattern associated with ubiquitous heterogeneity in fracture aperture distribution caus...
Authors
Guo, B. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
geothermalthermal drawdownsingle fracture systemthermomechanical couplingflow channelingreservoir simulationegsengineered geothermal systemsgeothermicsheat productionsingle fracturethermomechanical
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