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Simulation Tools for Modeling Thermal Spallation Drilling on Multiple Scales

Widespread adoption of geothermal energy will require access to deeply buried resources in granitic basement rocks at high temperatures and pressures. Exploiting these resources necessitates novel methods for drilling, stimulation, and maintenance, under operating conditions that ...

Walsh, S. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jan 01, 2012
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Shear Induced Permeability Test: Stripa Granite Temperature Pressure and Displacement Data

Spreadsheet containing the raw measured data, calibrated data, and brief explanation of data for Test1 Stripa Granite Geomechanical/Geochemical Test. Stress on fracture ~20.7 MPa.

Kneafsey, T. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Jun 21, 2014
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Shear Induced Permeability Test: Stripa Granite X-Ray CT Files and Explanation

This folder contains X-ray CT images and an explanation related to the shear induced permeability testing of Stripa granite

Kneafsey, T. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Jan 21, 2014
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Chlorite Dissolution Kinetics at Variable pH and Temperatures up to 275C

FY13 annual report describing the calculations and results associated with the data and dissolution rate contained in "Chlorite Kinetic Dissolution Data and Rate" (linked below).

Carroll, S. and Smith, M. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Oct 01, 2013
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Sustainable Self-Propping Shear Zones in EGS: Chlorite, Illite, and Biotite Rates and Report

Spreadsheet containing chlorite, illite, and biotite rate data and rate equations that can be used in reactive transport simulations. Submission includes a report on the development of the rate laws.

Carroll, S. and Smith, M. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Nov 06, 2015
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EGS Collab Experiment 2: Testbed Well Orientation Data

This dataset contains the north seeking gyro data for each of the 11 boreholes drilled at the Experiment 2 testbed on the 4100 foot level of the SURF (Sanford Underground Research Facility). Each gyro file is in individual folders for each well. A single folder called 'E2 All Well...

Schwering, P. and Neupane, H. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Jul 26, 2021
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Altona, NY EGS Field Site Radon Study

Data include 222Rn activities and complimentary geochemical data for multiple field experiments as part of an EGS project

Brown, S. and Christensen, J. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Sep 02, 2016
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Snake River Plain FORGE: Site Characterization Data

The site characterization data used to develop the conceptual geologic model for the Snake River Plain site in Idaho, as part of phase 1 of the Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) initiative. This collection includes data on seismic events, groundwater,...

Moos, D. and Barton, C. Idaho National Laboratory

Apr 18, 2016
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Newberry EGS Seismic Velocity Model

We use ambient noise correlation (ANC) to create a detailed image of the subsurface seismic velocity at the Newberry EGS site down to 5 km. We collected continuous data for the 22 stations in the Newberry network, together with 12 additional stations from the nearby CC, UO and UW ...

Templeton, D. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Oct 01, 2013
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Walker Ranch 3D Seismic Images

Amplitude images (both vertical and depth slices) extracted from 3D seismic reflection survey over area of Walker Ranch area (adjacent to Raft River). Crossline spacing of 660 feet and inline of 165 feet using a Vibroseis source. Processing included depth migration. Micro-earthqua...

J., R. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Mar 01, 2016
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Utah FORGE 3-2535: Report on Geodetic Observations of Fracture Development During April 2024 Stimulations

This report presents geodetic observations from the April 2024 stimulations at the Utah FORGE site, as part of LBNL FORGE Project 3-2535. It focuses on Distributed Strain Sensing (DSS) data from an optical fiber in well 16B, capturing localized strain linked to fracture propagatio...

Vasco, D. et al Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Apr 28, 2025
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Utah FORGE: EGS Reservoir Produced Fluids Trace Elements 2024

This dataset contains trace element concentrations from fluid samples collected during the August-September 2024 circulation test at Utah FORGE. Samples were taken from injection well 16A(78)-32, production well 16B(78)-32, and monitoring well 58-32 on four dates between August 16...

Simmons, S. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

May 21, 2025
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EGS Collab Experiment 1: TOUGH2-CSM Simulation of Embedded Natural Fractures and Chemical Tracer Transport and Sorption

The EGS Collab SIGMA-V project is a multi-lab and university collaborative research project that is being undertaken at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in South Dakota. The project consists of studying stimulation, fluid-flow, and heat transfer processes at a scal...

Johnston, B. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Jun 07, 2019
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United States Geothermal Supply Curves 2024

This data packet contains supply curves and a composite siting exclusion TIFF for EGS and hydrothermal geothermal across the contiguous United States. The supply curves offer comprehensive metrics such as capacity (MW), generation (MWh), levelized cost of energy (LCOE), levelized ...

Trainor-Guitton, W. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Apr 15, 2025
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EGS Collab Experiment 1: Wireline Geophysical Well Logs

This is the full wireline geophysical datasets for characterization of the EGS Collab Experiment #1 testbed on the 4850 level. A metadata file is included within the dataset explaining the logs, fracture picks, etc. Eight boreholes were drilled for this testbed and each one was lo...

Schwering, P. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Jan 08, 2018
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Utah FORGE 3-2535: Report on Borehole EM Data Collection and Imaging with the VEMP Field System

This report outlines electromagnetic field measurements that were made after stimulation at Utah FORGE in May of 2024. The measurements involved lowering an electrode to ~3500' in well 16A to energize the steel casing as part of the electric source, with the return electrode locat...

Alumbaugh, D. et al Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Sep 05, 2024
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Utah FORGE 2-2446: Report on Laboratory Block Experiments with Six Different Combinations of Stresses and Rock Fabrics

This report documents a series of block-scale hydraulic fracturing experiments, simulating Utah FORGE conditions to investigate how different combinations of in situ stress regimes, well orientations, and thermal stress conditions influence fracture initiation and propagation. The...

Bunger, A. and Lu, Y. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jan 30, 2025
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Fully Coupled Geomechanics and Discrete Flow Network Modeling of Hydraulic Fracturing for Geothermal Applications

The primary objective of our current research is to develop a computational test bed for evaluating borehole techniques to enhance fluid flow and heat transfer in enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). Simulating processes resulting in hydraulic fracturing and/or the remobilization of...

Fu, P. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jan 01, 2011
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Water chemistry data and calculations for Fracture Sustainability Tests

Measured cation, anion, and silica are presented as well as calculations evaluating mass balance performed for 4 fracture sustainability tests under EGS conditions: Stripa granite, Metamudstone, Rhyolitic Ashflow Tuff, and Silicified Rhyolitic Tuff. Calculations of charge balance ...

Kneafsey, T. et al Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Sep 30, 2020
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Modeling Responses of Naturally Fractured Geothermal Reservoir to Low-Pressure Stimulation

Hydraulic shearing is an appealing reservoir stimulation strategy for Enhanced Geothermal Systems. It is believed that hydro-shearing is likely to simulate a fracture network that covers a relatively large volume of the reservoir whereas hydro-fracturing tends to create a small nu...

Fu, P. and Carrigan, C. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jan 01, 2012
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Geomechanical Modeling for Thermal Spallation Drilling

Wells for Engineered Geothermal Systems (EGS) typically occur in conditions presenting significant challenges for conventional rotary and percussive drilling technologies: granitic rocks that reduce drilling speeds and cause substantial equipment wear. Thermal spallation drilling,...

Walsh, S. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Aug 24, 2011
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Chlorite, Biotite, Illite, Muscovite and Feldspar Dissolution Kinetics at Variable pH and Temperatures up to 280 deg C

Chemical reactions pose an important but poorly understood threat to EGS long-term success because of their impact on fracture permeability. This report summarizes the dissolution rate equations for layered silicates where data were lacking for geothermal systems. Here we report ...

Carroll, S. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Feb 24, 2017
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CO2 Push-Pull Dual (Conjugate) Faults Injection Simulations

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...

Oldenburg, C. et al Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Jul 20, 2017
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Post-Test SEM Examination of Brady Core, Desert Peak Core, and Stripa Granite Samples

As part of the shear-induced permeability test of Brady well BCH-03, Desert Peak well DP 35-13, and Stripa granite samples, the three post-test (reacted) rock samples were examined using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The SEM images of the core and elemental analysis are in...