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GEOPHIRES Simulations for Deep Direct Use (DDU) Projects

Jun 30, 2020
186.36 kB
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This folder contains the GEOPHIRES codes and input files for running the base case scenarios for the six deep direct-use (DDU) projects. The six DDU projects took place during 2017-2020 and were funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Geothermal Technologies Office. They investiga...
Authors
Beckers, K. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
geothermalenergyddugeophiresdeep direct uselcoheconomicsabsorption chillersubsurface storagetechno-economiclevelized cost of heatwellboreexperimentcostsimulationmodelingreservoirtemperaturetechnologyabsorptionportland basinillinois basinwvuwest virginia universitywest virginiaportlandoregonchampagne-urbanaillinoisuniversity of illinoisurbana-champaignchampaign-urbanacornellhawthornenevadaporosityflowthermal conductivityinjection testdrillingwell data

Utah FORGE: Video of Utah FORGE Drilling Planning for Production Well 16B(78)-32

Mar 03, 2023
10.06 MB
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This is a YouTube video containing the specifics of well planning for Utah FORGE 16B(78)-32. This well will be drilled as a doublet approximately 300 feet parallel to and above 16A(78)-32 and will be drilled between approximately April 15th and July 17th 2023.
Authors
McLennan, J. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah
geothermalenergywell planningutah forgewell 16b78-32well planning videoegsdrillingdoublet pairfiber opticstress measurementvibrationsinjection testingcirculation testingprocessed data

Lost Circulation Materials in Geothermal Drilling: Thermal Degradation, Viscosity, Compression, and Flow Loop Tests

Feb 01, 2022
2.29 GB
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This dataset provides a set of experimental data on the performance of lost circulation materials (LCMs) used in geothermal drilling operations. It includes results from four distinct tests: thermal degradation, viscosity measurements, compression tests, and high-temperature flow ...
Authors
Kibikas, W. et al Sandia National Laboratories
geothermalenergylost circulation materialslcmgeothermal drillingdrillingraw dataprocessed datamass loss measurementslost circulation managementdegradationthermal degradationdegradation patternrheologyfluiddrilliing fluidhigh temperatureflow testcompression testflow loop testsealingviscosity measurements

Cornell University Borehole Observatory Sidewall Core Data

Jul 16, 2026
385.18 MB
In progress
This data set includes sidewall core data from well Cornell ESH #1 (API 31109300030000), known as the Cornell University Borehole Observatory, or CUBO. It is a stratigraphic well drilled to characterize potential EGS resources. The Drilling commenced on June 21, 2022 and total dep...
Authors
Tester, J. et al Cornell University
geothermalenergycornell universitycubodeep direct usedistrict heatingddudeep wellwell datadrillingesh-1api 31109300030000appalachian basin

Life Cycle Water Consumption and Water Resource Assessment for Utility-Scale Geothermal Systems: An In-Depth Analysis of Historical and Forthcoming EGS Projects

Aug 31, 2013
10.97 MB
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This report is the third in a series of reports sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy Geothermal Technologies Program in which a range of water-related issues surrounding geothermal power production are evaluated. The first report made an initial attempt at quantifying the li...
Authors
Schroeder, J. et al Argonne National Laboratory
geothermalegswaterlife cyclewater consumptionpowerregional water resource assessmentstimulationinternationaldomesticgeologypermitnevadaproductioninjectioncaliforniaoregonoperationalabovegroundmake-upcoolingwellobservation wellnepadrillingproduction wellinjection wellchemicalflow testcirculation testexploration welllossreservoir lossbelowground lossoperational lossloss ratelife cycle assessmentwater resource

Drilling Parameters for ESH-1 Well at Cornell University Borehole Observatory

Jun 24, 2026
137.28 MB
Curated
This data set includes drill rig drilling parameters from well Cornell ESH #1 (API 31109300030000), known as the Cornell University Borehole Observatory, or CUBO. It is a stratigraphic well drilled to characterize potential EGS resources. The Drilling commenced on June 21, 2022 an...
Authors
Fulton, P. et al Cornell University
geothermalenergyegsdirect useappalachian basindrilling datacornell universitycubodeep direct useddudistrict heatingdeep welldrillingesh-1api 31109300030000drilling parametersedr

Cornell University Borehole Observatory Wireline Geophysical Logs

Jul 21, 2026
8.84 MB
In progress
This data set includes wireline geophysical data from well Cornell ESH #1 (API 31109300030000), known as the Cornell University Borehole Observatory, or CUBO. It is a stratigraphic well drilled to characterize potential EGS resources. The Drilling commenced on June 21, 2022 and to...
Authors
Tester, J. et al Cornell University
geothermalenergycornell universitycuboddudeep direct usedistrict heatingdeep wellwell datadrillingesh-1api 31109300030000raw dataappalachian basin

Cornell University Borehole Observatory Wireline Sonic Logs

Jul 21, 2026
6.32 MB
In progress
This data set includes wireline geophysical data from well Cornell ESH #1 (API 31109300030000), known as the Cornell University Borehole Observatory, or CUBO. It is a stratigraphic well drilled to characterize potential EGS resources. The Drilling commenced on June 21, 2022 and to...
Authors
Tester, J. et al Cornell University
geothermalenergycornell universitycuboddudeep direct usedistrict heatingdeep wellwell datadrillingesh-1api 31109300030000raw dataappalachian basin

Advanced Geothermal Drilling and Logging Technologies

Dec 15, 2013
810.76 kB
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The objective of advanced drilling and logging technologies is to promote ways and means to reduce the cost of geothermal drilling through an integrated effort which involves developing an understanding of geothermal drilling and logging needs, elucidating best practices, and fost...
Authors
Raymond, D. et al Sandia National Laboratories
geothermalieagiaannex vii2012drillingannual reportloggingtechniques

Geothermal Exploration Cost and Time

Feb 13, 2013
14.89 kB
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This paper describes the methodology used to define the baseline exploration suite of techniques (baseline), as well as the approach that was used to create the cost and time data set that populates the baseline. The resulting product, an online tool for measuring impact, and the ...
Authors
Jenne, S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
geothermalcosttimeexplorationgeophysicsgeochemistrydrillingremote sensingeconomic

Supercritical Drilling Materials Analysis: Drilling and Completion Materials Database

Sep 18, 2025
457.8 kB
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This dataset compiles information on geothermal wells drilled into supercritical and near-supercritical conditions, with a focus on drilling and completion materials, fluid chemistry, and laboratory validation studies. The data are drawn from well reports, scientific literature, a...
Authors
Kibikas, W. et al Sandia National Laboratories
geothermalenergysupercritical geothermaldrilling materialscompletion materialsgeothermal wellsdrill bitscasingdrill stringslinerscementdrilling fluidslost circulation materialslcmfluid chemistrymaterial performanceliterature reviewcasing connections

Western USA Assessment of High Value Materials in Geothermal Fluids and Produced Fluids Final Report

Mar 18, 2019
12.34 MB
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This report documents the results of investigations dealing with the concentrations and availabilities of strategic, critical and valuable materials (SCVM) in produced waters from geothermal and hydrocarbon reservoirs (50-250 degrees C) in Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Ut...
Authors
Simmons, S. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah
geothermalenergystrategic critical metalsproduced geothermal fluidsproduced hydrocarbon fluidswestern usanevadautahidahooregonnew mexicogeologyproduction fieldsfluidgeochemistrytrace elementsstable isotopeshelium isotopesrocksdrill cuttingscalcite scalesroosevelt hot springsdixie valleybeowawemineralogy-lithologymineralogylithologycritical elementsmineral depositsdrillingproducedwaterreservoirtrace elementmineraldepositgeologicalgeochemicalcoproducedscvmstrategiccritical and valuable materials

Sedimentary Geothermal Feasibility in Nevada, Western Utah, Colorado, and the Gulf Coast Region of Texas Final Report

Jul 01, 2020
Size unavailable
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The objectives of this project were to (1) perform a literature review of sedimentary geothermal resources, (2) identify data sources and develop data-collection methodologies that characterize selected resources, (3) screen sedimentary basins and formations for sedimentary geothe...
Authors
Johnston, H. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
geothermalenergysedimentaryfeasibilitysedimentary basinelko basinrailroad valleysteptoe valleypavant buttedenver basinpiceance basinraton basingulf coast regionnevadautahtexasgbcaasgreat basin carbonate and alluvial aquifer systemcarbonateagsadvanced geothermal systembottom-hole temperaturewell datalcoeeconomicsupperlowercarbonate aquifer unitegsenhanced geothermal systemplay fairway analysiscoloradotemperaturebottom-holemarys river basindrillingpermeabilityreservoirmodelingcarbonate geothermal systemcgstechno-economicanalysisdownselectsubsurfacedata mininggeologygradientheatflowgeophysicsseismicclosed-loophydrogeologycoststructuralbedrockmapaquifersedgeo

Geothermal Drilling and Completions: Petroleum Practices Technology Transfer

Sep 30, 2014
10.36 MB
Publicly accessible
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 ...
Authors
Visser, C. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
geothermaldrillingpetroleumbest practicestechnology transfercompletionfinal reporttechnologymethodscost

Utah FORGE: 2024 Annual Report on Activities and Advancements

Jan 27, 2025
19.87 MB
Publicly accessible
This 2024 annual report for Phase 3B Year 2 at Utah FORGE provides an in-depth account of activities and advancements made at the site. Key achievements include drilling and stimulating the production well 16B(78)-32, creating a geothermal reservoir, and achieving commercial-scale...
Authors
McLennan, J. et al Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah
geothermalenergyutah forgephase 3byear 2yearly reportreportutah forge reportdrillingreservoir creationutah forge phase 3b report2024 annual reportegswell 16b78-32stimulationcirculationfiber optic monitoringdrilling technologiesseismic monitoringresearch and developmenttechnical reportannual report

Deep Sedimentary Basin EGS Development Reports

Jan 24, 2013
665.96 MB
Publicly accessible
This submission includes a Stage Gate Report on "Novel Geothermal Development of Deep Sedimentary Systems in the United States," along with supporting reports, presentations, and theses related to deep sedimentary basin geothermal development.. Stratigraphic reservoirs with high ...
Authors
Allis, R. and Moore, J. University of Utah
geothermalsedimentary aquifersbasin stratigraphytemperature distributionsheat flowreservoir modelingstratigraphic reservoirspermeabilityhydrofracturingdrillingpower productionsolarcarbonatessiliciclasticsreportdeep sedimentarystage gatetechnical report

Supercritical Drilling Materials Analysis: Report on Resources, Challenges, and Needed Technologies

May 01, 2026
19.98 MB
Awaiting release
This report describes a comprehensive review of 49 existing supercritical geothermal wells to inform future geothermal drilling attempts and avoid previous failure points and understand material and testing limitations, while collating information gathered in a publicly accessible...
Authors
Kibikas, W. et al Sandia National Laboratories
geothermalenergysupercriticaldrilling materialswell completionwellborematerial validationmaterial testinglaboratory experimentswell casingcasing connectionscementdrill bitfluid chemistrylost circulation materialslinerdrill stringsmaterial performancefailure pointsliterature reviewsupercritical wellsgeothermal wellsgeochemistrycirculationdrilling fluidstechnical reportnesjavellirhengillreykjaneskraflalarderellocampi flegreinisyroskakkondapunathe geyserssalton sealos humerosmenengai

U.S. Geothermal Electricity Siting Regulation and Zoning Ordinances (2026)

Sep 21, 2026
38.41 MB
Curated
This is a collection of documented state and local ordinances governing utility-scale geothermal electricity projects throughout the United States. The data were compiled using the Infrastructure Continuous Ordinance Mapping for Planning and Siting Systems (INFRA-COMPASS) tool, wh...
Authors
Pullutasig, B. et al National Laboratory of the Rockies
geothermalenergypowerutilitywellexplorationdrillingnoisesetbackspermitssitinglocalcitationsaillmcompassinfra-compassmachine readableartificial intelligencewell drillingpower plantspower production

Project Red: Well 34A-22 Casing Integrity, Trajectory, Cement Bond, and Mudlog Data 2022

Jul 30, 2025
11.23 MB
Awaiting release
This dataset contains borehole logging data acquired in March-July 2022 from Fervo Energy geothermal wells in the Blue Mountain Geothermal Field, Humboldt County, Nevada. The submission includes casing inspection and cement evaluation logs, directional and trajectory measurements,...
Authors
Dadi, S. et al Fervo Energy
geothermalenergygeothermal wellswell loggingborehole loggingblue mountain geothermal fieldhumboldt countynevadafervoschlumbergerhalliburtonhorizonbm 34a24-23-22bm 34a31-23-22blue mountain 34alascasing inspectioncement bondacoustic cement evaluationtrajectory logsdirectional logsmudloglogsraw dataprocessed data

Hawthorne Nevada Deep Direct-Use Feasibility Study References, Reports, Literature

Mar 29, 2018
189.25 MB
Publicly accessible
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...
Authors
Lowry, T. Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
geothermalenergynevadadirect usedeep direct usewellsgeochemistrygeophysicsreservoir modelingquaternary faultshawthorne army weapons depotdduhawthorneel capitandrillingwell datadrilling data

Strength Recovery of Cement Composites in Steam and Carbonate Environments

Apr 28, 2016
3.99 MB
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The data include compressive strength and Young's Modulus recoveries in steam and carbonate environments at 270 deg C for four chemically different cement composites after imposed controlled damaged.
Authors
Butcher, T. Brookhaven National Laboratory
geothermalcementstrength recoverycompressive strengthcement compositesself-healinggeothermal environmentalkaline-activated cementpozzolanic reactionscarbonationyoungs moduluselasticityelastic modulusstiffnessself-adheringre-adheringimproved toughnessgeothermal wellsinorganicintegrity enhancementcompositesteamcarbonateexperiment

FedGeo Project: Low-Temperature Geothermal Resources of the Central Hudson River Valley Region, New York State

Sep 29, 2026
26.18 MB
In progress
This collection includes datasets used for the analyses and modeling of low-temperature geothermal resources in the central Hudson River Valley region in New York State. This project file includes tabular and geospatial data accessed from publicly available repositories managed by...
Authors
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
geothermalenergynew york stategeophysicsdrillingfedgeogeologyhydrogeologylow temperature

Technology Development and Field Trials of EGS Drilling Systems at Chocolate Mountain

Jan 01, 2012
23.51 MB
Publicly accessible
Polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bits are routinely used in the oil and gas industry for drilling medium to hard rock but have not been adopted for geothermal drilling, largely due to past reliability issues and higher purchase costs. The Sandia Geothermal Research Departmen...
Authors
Knudsen, S. et al Sandia National Laboratories
geothermalchocolate mountainsdrillingpdc bitroller conegranitechocolate mountains drillingsynthetic diamondrate of penetrationegslateral vibration spectrumcaliforniacasouthern californiasocaldrilling recordsperformance datadrilling chartsbefore and afterpicturesvibration spectrum

Project Red: Monitoring Well 73-22 Geophysical and Mud Logging Data 2022

Jul 30, 2025
19.14 MB
Awaiting release
This dataset contains open-hole geophysical and mud logging measurements acquired in 2022 from Monitoring Well 73-22 in the Blue Mountain Geothermal Field, Humboldt County, Nevada. Data were collected by Baker Hughes, Baker Atlas, Horizon Well Logging, and other service providers ...
Authors
Dadi, S. et al Fervo Energy
geothermalenergyblue mountainblue mountain geothermal fieldegsnevadahumboldt county73-22monitoring wellproject redgeothermal well logswell logsgeophysical loggingmud loggingacoustic slownesscompressional slownessshear slownessstoneley wavemonopole acousticdipole acousticazimuthal anistropygamma ray logresistivity logneutron porositydensity logcaliper logborehole conditionsbulk modulusshear modulusmechanical propertieslithologyalteration mineralsfracturesgas detectionlasraw dataprocessed datafervo

GLADE Project: Pre-Drill Drilling Prognosis

Aug 28, 2026
156.12 MB
Publicly accessible
Pre-Drill drilling prognosis for the GLADE Project wells, GLADE East and GLADE West, in the DJ Basin Colorado. The Geothermal Limitless Approach to Drilling Efficiencies (GLADE) project was undertaken to evaluate whether advanced oil and gas drilling practices could be adapted to ...
Authors
Rhodes, R. OXY USA Inc.
geothermalenergydrilling prognosisgladedj basincoloradowell planswell construction
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