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Shallow EGS Regional Resource Potential and Map Snake River Plain

SMU Geothermal Lab developed a methodology to estimate shallow (1 km to 4 km) Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) resource potential using an approach that utilizes recent geology and geophysical research along with new well data to improve the thermal conductivity model, mitigate i...

Batir, J. et al Southern Methodist University Huffington Department of Earth Sciences

Oct 30, 2020
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Utah FORGE: North Milford Groundwater Geochemistry

This dataset contains groundwater geochemistry from several wells in North Milford Valley, Utah, in the region of the Utah FORGE project (Phase 2c). Readme file that discusses the data contained in the Excel spreadsheet. Data include GPS coordinates (UTM, Lat-Long), sampling tempe...

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

Jun 20, 2019
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Utah FORGE 3-2418: Wellbore Fracture Imaging Using Inflow Detection Measurements Workshop Presentation

This is a presentation on the Wellbore Fracture Imaging Using Inflow Detection Measurements project by Stanford University, presented by Dr. Roland N. Horne. The project's objective was to make measurements in the Utah FORGE wells, both before and after fracturing experiments, to...

Horne, R. and Su, J. Stanford University

Sep 08, 2023
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Utah FORGE 2439: Report on Minifrac Tests for Stress Characterization

This report describes minifrac tests conducted in the 16B(78)-32 well at the Utah FORGE site to characterize subsurface stresses, including the magnitude and orientation of the minimum and maximum horizontal stresses and the magnitude of the vertical stress. A minifrac test was co...

Kelley, M. et al Battelle Memorial Institute

Feb 22, 2024
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Utah FORGE: Milford Digitized Geophysical Logs from Acord 1

This submission includes digitalized versions of the following: McCulloch Geothermal Corp Acord 1-26 Cover Letter McCulloch Geothermal Corp Acord 1-26 Drilling Plan McCulloch Geothermal Corp Acord 1-26 Bond Documents Division of Water Rights Permission to Drill Drillers Log Geot...

Jones, C. and Moore, J. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Mar 31, 2016
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Newberry EGS Demonstration: Stimulating the Existing Fracture Network Report

The Newberry Volcano EGS Demonstration in central Oregon, a 3 year project started in 2010, tests recent technological advances designed to reduce the cost of power generated by EGS in a hot, dry well (NWG 55-29) drilled in 2008. First, the stimulation pumps used were designed to ...

Cladouhos, T. et al AltaRock Energy Inc

Mar 10, 2014
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Foam Fracturing Fluid Half-life Experimental Data

Foam thermal stability was studies at Temple University in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL). The goal of this project is to explore thermally stable foams as hydrofracking fluid media for potential applications in enhanced geothermal system (EGS). Data generated fr...

Thakor, V. et al Temple University

May 20, 2022
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Utah FORGE: Well Data for Student Competition

Well 58-32 (previously labeled MU-ESW1) was drilled near Milford Utah during Phase 2B of the FORGE Project to confirm geothermal reservoir characteristics met requirements for the final FORGE site. Well Accord-1 was drilled decades ago for geothermal exploration purposes. While ...

Podgorney, R. et al Idaho National Laboratory

Dec 07, 2018
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Establishing the Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) on the Newberry Volcano, OR

The proposed Newberry Volcano FORGE site is in central Oregon on the northwest flank of the largest volcano in the Cascades volcanic arc. Beneath Newberry Volcano is one of the largest geothermal heat reservoirs in the western United States, extensively studied for the last 40 yea...

Bonneville, A. et al Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Feb 22, 2016
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Snake River Plain Play Fairway Analysis: Phase 1 Report

This presents the results of Phase 1 of the Snake River Plain Play Fairway Analysis project, along with a proposed work for Phase 2. No new data were collected, but we list data sources for our compilation. The Snake River volcanic province (SRP) overlies a thermal anomaly that e...

Shervais, J. et al Utah State University

Jan 25, 2016
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Experimental Images and Videos of Foam Stability (Half-life)

The experimental data obtained in this project is the thermal stability data of various foams measured using the setup established at Temple University during this study. The setup is installed with a portable digital camera which can take images and videos of foam evolution at a ...

Thakor, V. et al Temple University

Sep 15, 2021
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Deep Direct-Use Feasibility Study Energy Demand Characterization and Surface Plant Modeling for West Virginia University

This dataset provides information gathered to determine end use load and assessment of existing district heating systems (DHS). It also provides Aspen simulation files used to model hybrid natural gas geothermal district heating and cooling (GDHC) system along with Exchange Design...

Garapati, N. West Virginia University

Jan 09, 2020
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2013 YTD Dixie Valley Binary Cycle Production Data

Sensor data proving the technical and economic feasibility of utilizing the available unused heat to generate additional electric power from a binary power plant from the low-temperature brine at the Dixie Valley Geothermal Power Plant. Monthly data for Jan 2013 October 7 2013

Lee, V. Terra-Gen Sierra Holdings, LLC

Aug 07, 2013
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Utah FORGE: AGRC GIS Database for the State of Utah

This is a link to the Automated Geographic Reference Center (AGRC) that houses GIS data for the state of Utah. This includes geoscience, cadastre, elevation and terrain, digital aerial photography, roads, aquifer data, etc. Several GIS datasets used in the Utah FORGE project origi...

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

Mar 02, 2016
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Baseline System Costs for a 50 MW Enhanced Geothermal System 2012

Substantial unexploited opportunity exists for the US, and the world, in Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). This cost analysis study provides a baseline cost for a 50 MW Geothermal Power Plant in a challenging New England environment. The study then assesses how project costs wo...

Selman, N. Gas Equipment Engineering Corporation

Apr 30, 2012
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EGS Collab Experiment 1: Second Set Tracer Test Results

The EGS Collab project is developing ~10-20 m-scale field sites where fracture stimulation and flow models can be validated against controlled, small-scale, in-situ experiments. The first multi-well experimental site was established at the 4850 level in the Homestake Mine in Lead,...

Neupane, G. et al Idaho National Laboratory

Dec 19, 2019
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Utah FORGE: Fault Shear Reactivation Experimental Data for Fluid Injection-Rate Controls on Seismic Moment

Included are experimental data recorded from shear experiments that specifically explore the link between fluid-injection rate and seismic moment resulting from shear reactivation of laboratory faults. Raw mechanical data from three experiments are included alongside corresponding...

Roseboom, M. et al Pennsylvania State University

Nov 07, 2023
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Devices Suitable for Sectional Isolation Along Both Cased and Open-hole Wellbores Materials Testing Report

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 materials testing report is based on thermoplastic and elastomeric materia...

Teodoriu, C. et al Welltec

Nov 08, 2022
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Reservoir Stimulation Optimization with Operational Monitoring for Creation of EGS

EGS field projects have not sustained production at rates greater than half of what is needed for economic viability. The primary limitation that makes commercial EGS infeasible is our current inability to cost-effectively create high-permeability reservoirs from impermeable, igne...

A., C. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Sep 25, 2013
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EGS Collab Experiment 1: 4850L Downhole Camera Surveys During Injection

This package includes data and footage from two rounds of downhole camera surveys performed at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) on the 4850 level. The exercise was performed once on 25 May 2018 and once on 21 December 2018. On May 25th, the first round was done dur...

Schwering, P. et al Sandia National Laboratories

May 25, 2018
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Testing for Controlled Rapid Pressurization

Borehole W1 is a NQ core hole drilled at our test site in Socorro. The rock is rhyolite. Borehole W1 which was used to test gas-gas explosive mixtures is 55 feet deep with casing (pinkish in the drawing) set to 35 feet. The model is a representation of the borehole and the hol...

Knudsen, S. Sandia National Laboratories

Sep 03, 2014
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Utah FORGE: Slide-Hold-Slide Experiments on Westerly Granite at Temperatures up to 250 Degrees C

Laboratory slide-hold-slide tests were conducted in a conventional triaxial deformation configuration on 1-inch diameter cylindrical cores of Westerly granite bisected by a sawcut oriented at 30 degrees from vertical. Tests were conducted at a constant confining pressure of 30 MPa...

Jeppson, T. et al United States Geological Survey

Oct 10, 2023
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Utah FORGE: UGS Interactive Geoscience Map

This is a link to the Utah Geological Survey's Utah FORGE Interactive Geoscience Map. The map layers include information on geology, geography, subsurface temperatures, seismicity, gravity and groundwater. Instructions for using the interactive map and a legend for the interactive...

Hill, J. Utah Geological Survey

Jan 01, 2021
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Utah FORGE 5-2428: Fracture Permeability Impact on Reservoir Stress and Seismic Slip Behavior Workshop Presentation

This is a presentation on the Fracture Permeability Impact on Seismic Slip Behavior project by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, presented by Dr. Kayla A. Kroll. The project's objective is to develop, apply and validate a holistic thermal, hydrologic, mechanical, and chemic...

Kroll, K. et al Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory