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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

Fervo Drills Its Hottest Well

10 February 2026
The appraisal well in Utah confirmed a geothermal resource exceeding 555°F at a depth of approximately 11,200 ft.

National Laboratory of the Rockies Releases Geothermal Market Report

21 January 2026
The NLR has released its 2025 US Geothermal Market Report, documenting 4 years of industry growth and providing policymakers and stakeholders with an updated overview of the US geothermal market.

Guest Editorial: Optimizing Geothermal Performance With Artificial Lift Expertise

01 January 2026
Experience in subsurface production and lift design is shaping a new generation of geothermal operations built for reliability and scalability.

Japan Invests To Fire Up Geothermal Power

01 January 2026
As cutting-edge technologies unlock geothermal potential, Japan is channeling investments into powerhouse projects across the US, Indonesia, and New Zealand and priming its own reserves for a clean energy boom at home.

Silviu Livescu To Receive 2026 Washington Award

15 December 2025
SPE member Silviu Livescu has been chosen to receive the award in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to next-generation, low-enthalpy geothermal energy systems, which are enabling widespread, cost-effective building heating and cooling solutions.

Guest Editorial: The Uncertainty in Subsurface Position of Your Wellbores Should Concern Managers and Geoscientists

01 December 2025
The capability of modern wellbore surveying to increase asset value through improved subsurface modeling and completion-equipment placement is being overlooked by managers of operating companies.

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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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