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Validation of Innovative Exploration Technologies for Newberry Volcano: Shallow Temperature Data

Jan 01, 2012
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Validation of Innovative Exploration Technologies for Newberry Volcano: Temperature Readings from 7 wells drilled to date by SMU 2012
Authors
Frone, Z. et al Davenport Newberry Holdings, LLC
geothermaltempteraturenewberryvolcanooregoncalderainnovative exploration technologiestemperaturewellsdrillingietexplorationwellshallowhydrothermalegs

Validation of Innovative Exploration Technologies for Newberry Volcano: Drilling Summary

Jan 01, 2012
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Drilling summary from validation of innovative exploration technologies for Newberry Volcano, including depths, dates, and drilling statistics from 2012
Authors
Jaffe, T. Davenport Newberry Holdings, LLC
geothermaldrilling datanewberryoregonvolcanocalderaexplorationinnovative exploration technologiesdrillingietsummarystatisticswelldatawell datatgwtgtemperature gradienthydrothermalegs

Map of Validation of Innovative Exploration Technologies for Newberry Volcano

Jul 01, 2012
3.18 MB
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A map showing location of wells permitted, drilled and seismic test, as part of validation of innovative exploration technologies done for the Newberry Volcano project in 2012.
Authors
Jaffe, T. Davenport Newberry Holdings, LLC
geothermalmapsdrillingnewberryoregonvolcanocalderaexplorationdavenportmapietwelllocationpermitsseismicwell locationhydrothermalegs

Validation of Innovative Exploration Technologies for Newberry Volcano: Drill Site Location Map

Jan 01, 2012
1.82 MB
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Newberry seeks to explore "blind" (no surface evidence) convective hydrothermal systems associated with a young silicic pluton on the flanks of Newberry Volcano. This project will employ a combination of innovative and conventional techniques to identify the location of subsurface...
Authors
Jaffe, T. Davenport Newberry Holdings, LLC
geothermalnewberryhydrothermalegsblind hydrothermal systemnewberry volcanooregoninnovative exploration technologiesdrill site mapenhanced geothermal systemsmapwelllocationwell locationdrillplutonsilicicvolcanocalderaietexplorationdrillingtopotopography

Project Hotspot Report: Exploration

Sep 17, 2010
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Project Hotspot applies innovative approaches to geothermal exploration in the Snake River Volcanic Province. This report summarizes results from our Phase 1 data compilation.
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Shervais, J. Utah State University
geothermalproject hotspotidahoslim hole drillingsnake river plaindrillingexplorationphase 1

Geothermal Exploration of Newberry Volcano, Oregon Summary Report

Jan 01, 2015
64.62 MB
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Abstract: Davenport Newberry (Davenport) has completed 8 years of exploration for geothermal energy on Newberry Volcano in central Oregon. Two deep exploration test wells were drilled by Davenport on the west flank of the volcano, one intersected a hydrothermal system; the other ...
Authors
Waibel, A. et al Southern Methodist University
geothermalnewberrynewberry volcanodavenportaltarockexplorationdrillinginvestigationsitestructuralblind geothermal systemvolcanicterrainoregoniet

WISE-CASING: Time Domain Reflectometry Data from Lab Experiment on Steel Pipe

Jul 23, 2019
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The steel pipe experiment conducted in the lab was using 6 meter low-carbon steel pipe. We tested it with both dry and in-water condition. In the dry experimental setup, a coaxial cable acting as a return path in the air.
Authors
Wang, J. and Wu, Y. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
geothermalenergytdrtime domain reflectormeryegssystem analysisinnovative exploration technologieslab experimentlabwellborewellintegritycasinggeophysicssteelpipepipinglow-carbondrywetexperimentsensingassessmentwise-casing

2011 Glass Buttes Exploration and Drilling

Jan 01, 2011
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2011 Geothermal Technologies Program Peer Review Presentation summarizing relevance, proposed approach, and logistics of the Glass Buttes Exploration and Drilling.
Authors
Walsh, P. Ormat Nevada Inc
geothermalglass buttesoregongeophysicalgeochemicalhydrothermalalterationremote sensingtimelinebudgetgradienttemperature logsfault geometryaeromagneticlidarhyperspectralgravitymineral assemblages3d geologic modelfield workexplorationdrilling

Exploration Best Practices on OpenEI

Sep 20, 2013
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This is an electronic database detailing different types of, various phases of, best practices for, and cost and time associated with geothermal exploration techniques. The groups of exploration techniques included in the database are Data and Modeling Techniques, Downhole Techniq...
Authors
Young, K. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
geothermalexplorationgeophysicsopeneiremote sensingconceptual modelsexploration costsbest practicesloggingdrillinggeochemistryresistivity surveymt surveyelectromagnetic surveygravityseismicisotopelidarhyperspectralmultispectralswirflirinsarsarreflectionrefractonmagneticsdc resistivity2-m probewell loggingdatabase link

Advanced Geothermal Drilling and Logging Technologies

Dec 15, 2013
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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...
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Raymond, D. et al Sandia National Laboratories
geothermalieagiaannex vii2012drillingannual reportloggingtechniques

First Results Project Hotspot Drilling

Mar 15, 2013
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Project Hotspot drilled 3 slim hole exploratory wells in southern Idaho, each just under 2 km deep. These holes were designed to investigate thermal structure in three different settings within the Snake River Volcanic Province: (1) along the axial volcanic high of the central SRP...
Authors
Shervais, J. et al Utah State University
geothermalsnake river plainyellowstone hotspotproject hotspotidahoscientific drillingdrillingexploration

Geothermal Exploration Cost and Time

Feb 13, 2013
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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

Hotspot Project: The Snake River Geothermal Drilling Project Initial Report

Jan 01, 2012
1.71 MB
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The Snake River volcanic province (SRP) overlies a thermal anomaly that extends deep into the mantle; it represents one of the highest heat flow provinces in North America. The primary goal of this project is to evaluate geothermal potential in three distinct settings: (1) Kimama ...
Authors
Shervais, J. et al Utah State University
geothermalhotspot projectbasaltgeophysicalkimamakimberleygravitymagneticseismicloggingidahoaquifersnake rivervolcanic provinceplainhotspotexplorationrhyolitedrillingdownholelithologylithologic logstratigraphic column

Microhole drilling technology utilizing a golden section search algorithm

Jun 23, 2021
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A fundamental issue in microhole drilling is that delivering high weight-on-bit (WOB), high torque rotational horsepower to a conventional drill bit does not scale down to the hole sizes necessary to realize the envisioned cost savings An optimization algorithm called a golden sec...
Authors
Su, J. et al Sandia National Laboratories
geothermalpercussive hammerweight-on-bitoptimizationmicroholesslimholesdrillingexplorationmonitoringtechnical assessmentfeasibilitywobgssgolden section searchalgorithmblue canyon domenew mexico tech energetic materials research and testing centersocorronew mexico

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

INGENIOUS Thermal Conductivity Measurement Source Categorization

Jun 01, 2021
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Thermal conductivity (TC) data taken for different wells at a specified drill depth. This is an abridged version of the complete SMU heat flow database, downloaded from the SMU node of the NGDS at the beginning of INGENIOUS (approximately April 2021), and filtered to the INGENIOUS...
Authors
Batir, J. and Gentry, E. University of Nevada, Reno
geothermalenergythermal conductivityingeniouswelldrillingthermalconductivitytestmeasurmentdataraw datasmunevadadatabasenotestcngdsheat flowheatporosity

Utah FORGE: 2024 Annual Report on Activities and Advancements

Jan 27, 2025
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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

Drilling Monitoring Program: Computer Program on Heat Transfer Temperature Distribution Hydraulic Calculations for Abrasive Jet Drilling

Jan 01, 2011
1.71 MB
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A program was created to evaluate the downhole conditions occurring in a FLASH ASJ drilling system. the program is meant to aid the operator of a coiled tubing rig in maintaining optimum drilling conditions.
Authors
Ozbayoglu, E. Impact Technologies LLC
geothermaldrillingmonitoringmicroholemicroboreunderbalancedcoiled tubingflash asj drilling systemabrasive jet drillingheat transfer

Geothermal Drilling and Completions: Petroleum Practices Technology Transfer

Sep 30, 2014
10.36 MB
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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

Hydraulic Studies of Drilling Microbores with Supercritical Steam, Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide

Jan 01, 2010
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Hydraulic studies of drilling micropores at various depths and with various hole sizes, tubing, fluids and rates to show theoretical feasibility. Hydraulic drilling fluids include Supercritical Steam, Nitrogen, and Carbon Dioxide. The WELLFLO Simulations Report comprises of three ...
Authors
Karaaslan, M. Impact Technologies LLC
geothermaldrillinghydraulicsmicroboremicroholesupercritical steamwellflo simulationnitrogencarbon dioxideegsenhanced geothermal systems

GLADE Project: Final Technical Report

Aug 28, 2026
4.49 MB
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Final Technical Report for the GLADE Geothermal Drilling project in the DJ Basin of 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 improve geotherma...
Authors
Rhodes, R. OXY USA Inc.
geothermalenergyfinal reportdj basincolorado geothermalgladewell constructiongranitic basementdrillingdrilling practices

Play Fairway Analysis of the Snake River Plain, Idaho: Final Report

Feb 19, 2021
74.24 MB
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This submission includes the final project report of the Snake River Plain Play Fairway Analysis project as well as a separate appendix for the final report. The final report outlines the application of Play Fairway Analysis (PFA) to geothermal exploration, specifically within the...
Authors
Shervais, J. et al Utah State University
geothermalenergysrppfasnake river plainidahoblindresourcecharacterizationgeologyblind resourcesblind systemswestern snake river plaincentral snake river plaingeophysicsgravitymagneticsseismictemperaturegeothermometrygeochemistryaqueoustrace elementsisotoperadiometrywellarcgispythoncommon risk segment mappingcrsccrsgeochemicalmagnetotelluricsmtconceptual modelgisthermal modelinghydrothermalintegrated modelintegrated geohydrological modelgeology mapengineered geothermal systemegsmapdrillingwater chemistrypetrographyplay fairway analysisalgorithm

GLADE Project: Lessons Learned Document

Aug 28, 2026
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Lessons Learned document for the GLADE Geothermal Drilling project 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 improve geotherm...
Authors
Rhodes, R. OXY USA Inc.
geothermalenergylessons learneddj basincoloradogladedrillingegs

GLADE Project: Pre-Drill Drilling Prognosis

Aug 28, 2026
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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

Recovery Act: Microhole Tubing Bending Report

Jan 01, 2012
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A downhole tubing bending study was made and is reported herein. This study developed a model to predict the shape of the pipe at downhole conditions and determines if the various pipe string sizes can reach a specified landing depth. The wellbore trajectory is described by this s...
Authors
Ruan, C. Impact Technologies LLC
geothermaltubingdrill pipedrillingmicroholemicroboretubing bendingwell constructionmodelabrasive slurryjet technologyegs
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