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SPE In Focus: Geothermal

Emerging knowledge and resources on prevailing energy topics from SPE industry experts

SPE is firmly focused on the future of our industry. Here, our member experts focus on geothermal connections and opportunities in the industry. Join in the discussion of new technologies, challenges and opportunities, the latest news and developments, and resources to grow your knowledge.

Discussions: New Technologies and Opportunities

SPE Tech Talk: Enhancing High-Enthalpy Geothermal Well Production with ESPs

Geothermal Vision for the Oil and Gas Industry and Why It Is Critical

Energy in 3: What is Geothermal Energy?

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Current Geothermal News: Journal of Petroleum Technology

Golden, Colorado, Becomes Home to DOE's New Geothermal Center of Excellence

15 September 2026
More than a dozen companies have joined the advisory board of a new US Department of Energy center dedicated to expanding geothermal energy in the US.

Fervo, Google Sign 396-MW Agreement

07 September 2026
The power-purchase agreement (PPA) marks largest enhanced geothermal PPA and is expected to accelerate the delivery of continuous, carbon-free power from the Cape Station GeoCluster in Utah.

Guest Editorial: Playing Our Part Petroleum Engineering Skills and Building the Future Energy Landscape

01 September 2026
This guest editorial addresses the many capacities in which oil and gas technical professionals can play a role advancing the energy technologies of tomorrow.

What To Do With Old Wells

01 September 2026
With millions of wells having been drilled in the US since the beginning of the oil age, the land is pocked with old, unused wellbores. For most, repurposing is a pipe dream. Plugging is the best option.

Digital Twin Initiative Could Reduce Geothermal Production Uncertainties

19 August 2026
The DOE-backed EGS-Twin project aims to simulate geothermal production systems, helping operators better predict performance and maximize output.

Project InnerSpace and SPE Launch Initiative To Catalyze Systemic Growth of Geothermal Across Core Engineering Disciplines

04 August 2026
New geothermal technical content and programming will highlight knowledge transfer among oil and gas and geothermal professionals.

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SPE Resources

Learn the Fundamentals or Expand Your Geothermal Expertise

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Webinars

Repurposing Oil and Gas Wells for Geothermal - The Well Integrity Perspective: The feasibility and process of repurposing O&G wells for geothermal energy.

Upcoming Produced Water Treatment Challenges Related to Carbon Capture & Storage and Geothermal: Discusses existing produced water treatment technologies and their suitability for CCS and geothermal projects.

Collapse Challenges in High-Temperature Geothermal Wells: A topical discussion surrounding geothermal well failures and the challenges associated with collapse loads.

Geomechanics for Geothermal Energy Development: Highlights the difference between hydro-thermal and petrothermal systems - characteristics, required technologies, risks and costs.

Geomechanics for the Energy Transition: The role that geomechanics can play in energy transition with special attention to geothermal, CCS and subsurface energy storage.

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