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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.
Current Geothermal News: Journal of Petroleum Technology
Utica Shale Targeted for $14 Million Enhanced Geothermal Systems Demonstration
27 April 2026
The US Department of Energy and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will convert a horizontal Utica Shale gas well into an enhanced geothermal system. Building directly on horizontal drilling and completion practices developed in the Utica, the project will include evaluation of optimal well orientation, lateral placement, and spacing.
Fervo Energy and Vallourec Sign 5-Year Deal To Scale US Geothermal Projects
22 April 2026
Fervo Energy and Vallourec have signed a 5‑year supply agreement to support large‑scale deployment of next‑generation geothermal across the US, establishing a fully domestic supply chain for geothermal well components.
Project InnerSpace and SPE Launch the Geothermal Resources Management System Initiative To Unlock Global Capital Markets for Geothermal Energy
16 March 2026
Initiative identified as the single highest-priority action to support geothermal capital market creation following a 2-year expert analysis of financial barriers to exponential-scale geothermal development.
SPE Geothermal Technical Section Launches New Digital Platform With Mobile App for iOS and Android
10 March 2026
Your SPE GTTS community is now available, anytime, anywhere. Explore events, news, and technical content on the new platform and app.
US Energy Department Announces $171.5M for Geothermal Energy
05 March 2026
The US Department of Energy said it is making available $171.5 million to support field-scale tests for geothermal electricity generation and exploration drilling.
Record-Breaking Enhanced Geothermal System Designed for Project Cape, Utah
01 March 2026
This paper describes modeling work performed to design fracturing treatment and spacing for wells in the Project Cape enhanced geothermal system in Utah.
SPE Resources
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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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