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Hotspot Project: The Snake River Geothermal Drilling Project Initial Report

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 ...

Shervais, J. et al Utah State University

Jan 01, 2012
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Utah FORGE: Friction-Permeability-Seismicity Laboratory Experiments with Non-Linear Acoustics

Laboratory experimental data on saw-cut interface of Westerly Granite and Utah Forge granitoid rocks. Experiments include velocity-stepping and fluid pressure stepping experiments. Mechanical data from 3 ISCO pumps connected to a Temco pressure vessel measure axial, confining and ...

Eijsink, A. and Elsworth, D. Pennsylvania State University

Jul 08, 2022
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Western USA Assessment of High Value Materials in Geothermal Fluids and Produced Fluids Final Report

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...

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

Mar 18, 2019
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Utah FORGE 2-2404: Application of Advanced Techniques for Determination of Reservoir-Scale Stress State 2024 Annual Workshop Presentation

This is a presentation on the Application of Advanced Techniques for Determination of Reservoir-Scale Stress State at FORGE by the University of Oklahoma, presented by Ahmad Ghassemi. This video discusses how magnitude and orientation of natural in-situ principal stresses at dept...

Ghassemi, A. et al Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Aug 28, 2024
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Utah FORGE 5-2615: Determination and Analysis of Thermo-poromechanical Response of Fractured Rock 2024 Annual Workshop Presentation

This is a presentation on the Determination and Modeling-Informed Analysis of Thermo-poromechanical Response of Fractured Rock for Application to FORGE by the University of Oklahoma, presented by Ahmad Ghassemi. This video presentation discusses how to improve understanding and co...

Ghassemi, A. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Sep 01, 2024
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Utah FORGE 7-3639: Design and Implementation of a Novel Multi-Frac Stimulation Concept 2024 Annual Workshop Presentation

This is a presentation on the Design and Implementation of a Novel Multi-Frac Stimulation Concept by The University of Oklahoma, presented by Ahmad Ghassemi. This slide presentation video discusses the design and implementation of a reservoir stimulation concept improving near-wel...

Ghassemi, A. and Jeffery, R. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Sep 02, 2024
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Utah FORGE 10-3726: Geothermal Multiset Straddle for High Temperature Applications 2024 Annual Workshop Presentation

This is a presentation on the Geothermal Multiset Straddle (GMS) for High Temperature Applications by Welltec, presented by Ricardo Vasques. This video slide presentation discusses the development of (1) an annular multiset isolation system; (2) a stimulation straddle isolation sy...

Esquitin, Y. and Vasques, R. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Sep 17, 2024
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Utah FORGE 3-2514: A Strain Sensing Array to Characterize Deformation at the FORGE Site Workshop Presentation

This is a presentation on the Strain Sensing Array to Characterize Deformation at the FORGE Site project by Clemson University, presented by Lawrence Murdoch. The project's objective was to evaluate the feasibility of measuring and interpreting tensor strain data to improve the pe...

Murdoch, L. et al Clemson University

Sep 08, 2023
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Utah FORGE: Well 16B(78)-32 Drilling Data

This drilling data for Utah FORGE well 16B(78)-32 include a well survey, core summary, mud and mud temperature logs, daily reports of the drilling process, and additional data from the Pason oil and gas company. Well 16B(78)-32 serves as the production well for reservoir creation...

McLennan, J. et al Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Jul 03, 2023
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Utah FORGE: Targeting Geothermal Resources with Geodetic Strain Data Paper

The paper linked below offers an initial assessment of a new method to target potential geothermal resources on the regional scale. The method is based on seeking relationships between geologic structures and geodetic observations of regional tectonic strain.

Blewitt, G. et al Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Oct 01, 2004
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Utah FORGE: GeoThermOPTIMAL Video

This is a project description video by Dr. William W. Fleckenstein related to their "Development of Multi-Stage Fracturing System and Wellbore Tractor to Enable Zonal Isolation During Stimulation and EGS Operations in Horizontal Wellbores" R&D project at Utah FORGE which is linked...

Fleckenstein, W. Colorado School of Mines

Dec 12, 2022
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Utah FORGE 2-2446: Closing the Loop Between In-Situ Stress Complexity and EGS Fracture Complexity 2024 Annual Workshop Presentation

This is a presentation on Closing the Loop Between In-Situ Stress Complexity and EGS Fracture Complexity by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, presented by Matteo Cusini. The video discusses the combination of high-fidelity simulations and true-triaxial block fracturing tests...

Cusini, M. et al Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Aug 26, 2024
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Utah FORGE 5-2557: Role of Fluid and Temperature in Fracture Mechanics and Couples THMC Processes for Enhanced Geothermal Systems 2024 Annual Workshop Presentation

This is a presentation on the Role of Fluid and Temperature in Fracture Mechanics and Couples THMC Processes for Enhanced Geothermal Systems by Purdue University, presented by Laura Pyrak-Nolte. This video slide presentation describes the development and validation of a macroscopi...

Pyrak-Nolte, L. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Aug 13, 2024
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Utah FORGE 3-2417: Well 16B(78)-32 Fiber-Optic Cable Installation Report

This is an installation report detailing placement of the integrated fiber-optic cable behind casing in Utah FORGE well 16B(78)-32. These activities occurred in July of 2023 immediately after the drilling of 16B. This report was prepared by the FOGMORE R&D project (Fiber Optic MOn...

Ajo-Franklin, J. et al Rice University

May 15, 2024
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Utah FORGE: Neubrex Well 16B(78)-32 Stimulation Fiber Optic Monitoring Reports April and May, 2024

These reports contain information on the distributed temperature sensing (DTS), distributed strain sensing (DSS), and pressure monitoring during the stimulation of Well 16(B)78-32 at Utah FORGE, in April and May 2024. Reports include information on data collection and calibrations...

Jurick, D. and Guzik, D. Neubrex Energy Services (US), LLC

Apr 30, 2024
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Utah FORGE 3-2535: Numerical Modeling of Energized Steel-Casing Source for Imaging Stimulated Zone

This short report details and tests the workflow that will be used to simulate steel well casings in deviated production/extraction boreholes at at the Utah FORGE site. Boreholes will be electrically energized and will serve as data sources for future proposed electromagnetic bore...

Um, E. et al Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Nov 15, 2022
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Utah FORGE: Phase 3 Magnetotelluric (MT) Data

New high-quality tensor MT data at 122 sites, including the vertical magnetic field and utilizing ultra-remote referencing, have been acquired over the Utah FORGE project area. The results will be used to delineate the densities of faults and fractures in crystalline basement rock...

Wannamaker, P. and Maris, V. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Oct 01, 2020
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Utah FORGE: Core Material Friction Experiments

The following folders contain 3 friction experiments on Utah FORGE core material from depths of 6735 8533ft. The experiment conditions range from 100% relative humidity at room temperature to fluid-saturated at 110C. Experiments were done on both intact samples in a single-direct ...

Marone, C. et al Pennsylvania State University

Mar 15, 2023
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Utah FORGE 1-2551: Development of a Multi-Stage Fracturing System and Wellbore Tractor 2024 Annual Workshop Presentation

This is a presentation on the Development of a Multi-Stage Fracturing System and Wellbore Tractor by Colorado School of Mines, presented by William Fleckenstein. This video describes (1) the development and use of a low-cost and rapid multistage fracture stimulation technology wit...

Fleckenstein, W. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Jan 13, 1970
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Utah FORGE 4-2492: Design and Implementation of Innovative Stimulation Treatments to Maximize Energy Recovery 2024 Annual Workshop Presentation

This is a presentation on the Design and Implementation of Innovative Stimulation Treatments to Maximize Energy Recovery Efficiency by The University of Texas at Austin, presented by Mukul M. Sharma. This video slide presentation discusses the following objectives: (1) to place fr...

Sharma, M. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Sep 16, 2024
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Utah FORGE: Well 16B(78)-32 Extended Dual Well Circulation Testing Fiber Optic Monitoring Report August 2024

This report documents the post-hydraulic fracturing extended circulation test between Utah FORGE wells 16A and 16B conducted in August 2024. In well 16B, fiber optic measurements of Rayleigh frequency shift distributed strain sensing (RFS-DSS) and distributed temperature sensing ...

Jurick, D. et al Neubrex Energy Services (US), LLC

Aug 30, 2024
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Utah FORGE 1-2409: PetroQuip Energy Services Zonal Isolation Solution for Geothermal Wells 2024 Annual Workshop Presentation

This is a presentation on the Zonal Isolation Solution for Geothermal Wells by PetroQuip Energy Services, presented by Robert Coon. This video slide presentation discusses the proposed design and development of a multi-stage system consisting of an Open-Hole Packer (OHP), a Locki...

Coon, R. and Long, R. Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah

Sep 04, 2024
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Utah FORGE: Well 58-32 Stimulation Conference Paper and Data

The U.S. Department of Energy's (U.S. DOE) Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) is a field laboratory that provides a unique opportunity to develop and test new technologies for characterizing, creating and sustaining Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) in ...

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

Apr 24, 2019
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Utah FORGE 3-2535: Joint EM-Seismic-InSAR Imaging of Fracture Properties Workshop Presentation

This is a presentation on the Joint Electromagnetic/Seismic/InSAR Imaging of Spatial-Temporal Fracture Growth and Estimation of Physical Fracture Properties During EGS Resource Development project by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, presented by Dr. David Alumbaugh, Staff Sc...

Alumbaugh, D. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory