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    Fundamentals of Geothermal Energy

    This four (4) day course will cover fundamental concepts related to Geothermal Energy Resource development. Oil and Gas professional will learn how they fit into the geothermal resource development value chain. This course is given via Virtual Training (4 hrs/day).


    Introduction to Geothermal Energy and Hot Topics in Geothermal Energy

    • Introduction to Geothermal Energy
    • The different Types of Geothermal Energy, Power Plants and Geothermal Energy Utilization 
    • Geothermal Heat Pumps
    • Hot Topics in Geothermal Energy 
    • Day 1 Exercises

    Technical Considerations for Geothermal Energy Resources Development

    • Thermodynamic Properties of Geothermal Resources
    • Geothermal Resource Development Value Chain
    • Geothermal Resource Identification
    • Geothermal Reservoir Characterization 
    • Case Studies
    • Day 2 Exercise 

    Technical Considerations for Geothermal Energy Resource Development (2)

    • Geothermal Well Construction and Production Facilities
    • Key considerations for Geothermal Resource Development
    • Risks (Technical and Financial), and Economics of Geothermal Energy Projects
    • Day 3 Exercise 

    Project Presentation, Other Relevant Topics in Geothermal Energy, Wrap Up

    • Environmental Effects and Life Cycle Assessments
    • Organizations and Associations Related to Geothermal Energy
    • Project Presentation and Discussion
    • Technical Resources for Geothermal Resource Development (Software)

    Oil and gas personnel, and professionals from other industries interested in improving their knowledge of geothermal energy.

    • Introduction to Geothermal Energy and Hot Topics
    • Technical Considerations for Geothermal Energy Resource Development (1) 
    • Technical Considerations for Geothermal Energy Resource Development (2)
    • Project Presentations, Other Relevant Topics in Geothermal Energy , Wrap up

    Background in Engineering or Geoscience education.

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