Geothermal Energy Utilization Associated with Oil & Gas Development

2006 - 2009 Conference Presentations

 

                        

Note: The 2006 - 2009 speaker's bio is linked to their name.  Below their company name is the conference presentation, shown in italics, saved as a Acrobat 7.0 file.  To download files, right click and go to "Save Target As...".  Additional materials related to the presentation are listed last. 

Ric Abel

Prudential Capital Group

Geothermal Financing (.015 MB)

 

George Alcorn

Universal GeoPower, LLC

 Case Study:  Developing a Geothermal Project using Abandoned Wells in Texas (.03 MB)

 

Bob Antaya

Dry Coolers, Inc.

Emerging Technologies Forum (1.89 MB)

 

Robert Banack

Dundee Securities

2008

Financing a Geothermal Development Project

2007

Geothermal Development and Project Financing (1MB)

 

Peter Barnett

 Hot Rocks Limited

A Review of Current Geothermal Development Activities in the Otway Sedimentary Basin, Victoria, Australia  (3MB)  [Abstract]

 

Dick Benoit

Sustainable Solutions

Scaling and Corrosion Abatement  (659 KB)

[Abstract]

 

David Blackwell

SMU Department of Geological Sciences

2009

Scaling up Geothermal Energy- Opportunities & Road Blocks (4.1 MB)

2007

Introductory Talk (2.6MB)

Assessment of the Enhanced Geothermal System Resource Base of the United States (1 MB)

2006

Geothermal Resources in Sedimentary Basins       (3 MB)  [Abstract]

 

Ron Bolen

Howard Frazier Barker Elliott, Inc.

A New Angle for Raising Capital for Geothermal Projects (.018 MB)

 

Peter Boone

GLO Texas General Land Office

Leasing State-Owned Mineral Estate

 

Richard Campbell

TIC - The Industrial Company

Results of the Demonstration Power Plant on the Pleasant Bayou Geopressured Resource  (2 MB)

[Abstract]

 

Louis Capuano

ThermaSource Inc.

2009

Developing the Oil and Gas Fields of Canada (1.19 MB)

2008

A Geothermal and Oil & Gas Drilling Comparison

[Abstract]

 

Michael Cozzi

Cirro Energy Services, Inc.

2008

Marketing Geothermal Generated Power in The Texas Deregulated Retail Electric Market

2007

Important Factors, ERCOT Market Participants(0.5MB)

 

Prentice Creel, PE

KinderMorgan

2008

 The Capitan Aquifer - Ellenburger Production Wells - Geothermal Engine Source? (1.8 MB)

2007

Geothermal Prospects Well Investigations and Considerations: Long Term Well Integrity (2 MB)

Extended Abstract (5 MB)

2006

Geothermal Prospects - Well Integrity Considerations  (2.5 MB)   [Abstract]

 

Bruce Cutright

UT Austin Bureau of Economic Geology

Texas Geothermal Projects and Resources (1.1 MB)

 

Halley Dickey

Turbine Air Systems, Ltd.

Emerging Technologies Forum

(.08 MB) [Abstract]

 

Marlan Downey

Past President of Pecten (Shell) Intl., Arco Intl. and  AAPG

Developing Geothermal Energy from Oil and Gas Wells: The Oilfield Perspective

Abstract

 

Paul Dunn

Gas Equipment Engineering Corporation

CO2 Generation for EOR and EGS (.066 MB)

[Abstract]

 

Richard Erdlac

Energy America Geothermal

2008

A Systematic Approach to Geothermal Power Classification (3.28MB)

Abstract (1.12MB)

2007

State Policy Recommendations for Geopowering Texas (1.3MB)

Ongoing Research Assessment of Geothermal Energy from Sedimentary Basins in Texas (2MB)

Assessment of Geothermal Energy Resources: Permian Basin (link)

2006

Texas Geothermal Energy: A Focus on Permian Basin and Trans-Pecos Regions  (6 MB)

[abstract]

Constraints and Best Use Practices: The Importance of Texas Geothermal Electrical Energy Production  (2 MB)

[Abstract]

 

Don Erickson

Energy Concepts

Power Cycles for Low Temp. Geothermal Heat      (1 MB)   [Abstract]

 

Ed Fichtel

UTC Power

Technology for the Future of Geothermal Development (1MB)

Video Clip: Geothermal Plant (.wmv file 8 MB)

 

Sabodh Garg

Science Applications International

Geopressured Geothermal Well Tests (0.6MB)

 

Martin Gibson

Patton Boggs, LLP

Geothermal Leases and the Regulatory Environment

 

Will Gosnold

University of North Dakota, Dept. of Geology & Geological Engineering

2009

Refining Estimates of Geothermal Power in Sedimentary Basins (14.5MB) [Abstract]

2008

A Remarkable Effort to Test the Concept of Electrical Power Generation from Co-Produced Oil Field Geothermal Waters  (2 MB)     [Abstract]

2006

Geothermal Prospects in the North Central United States  (3 MB)     [Abstract]

 

Brian Hageman

Deluge Inc

2008

Deluge 250 kW Low - Temperature Electric Generator (1.4 MB)

The Natural Energy Engine Technology (0.7MB)

2007

NBC News Appearance, Wyoming Video Clip

 

Lance Hays

Energent Corporation

Optimizing Separation and Power Generation from Two- and Three-Phase Well Flows  (2 MB)

[Abstract]

 

Rafael Hernandez

Halliburton

Emerging Technologies Forum (1.35 MB)

 

Roger Hill

Sandia National Lab

2007

Fitting the Small Scale Geothermal Power Plants into the Grand Scheme (1MB)

2006

The Role of Geothermal in the Western Utility Portfolio  (773 KB)  [Abstract]

 

Elias Hinckley

Venable LLP

Methods to Improve Geothermal Project Development &Carbon and Renewable Tax Credits

 

Roland Horne

 Stanford University

 Downhole Enthalpy Measurement in Geothermal Wells with Fiber Optics (329KB)

Video Clip: experiment apparatus (.mpg 5 MB)

Video Clip: experiment steam (.mpg 1 MB)

 

Robert Hunt

Linear Power Technology

2008

High Carnot Efficiency, Ultra - Low - Temps... the Geothermal Power Cycle (1MB)  [Abstract]

2007

Pressurized Natural Gas Wells (0.7MB)

The Kinetic Energy Potential of Pressurized Gas Wells (0.5MB)

Propane Well Injection Video Clip (1MB .wmv)

Linear Alternator Test (1 MB .wmv)

 

Doug Johnson

Railroad Commission of Texas

Regulations Applicable to the Development of Geothermal Resources in Texas 

[abstract]

 

Lyle Johnson

Rocky Mountain Oilfield Testing Center

2009

Testing of ORMAT Technology's Low-Temperature Geothermal Application (1.87 MB) [Abstract]

2008

Produced Water from NPR-3 Oil & Gas Wells for Low-Temperature Geothermal Application (2.8MB)   [Abstract]

 

Ray Kaczorowski

International Paper - Mineral Resources

Developing Geopressured Geothermal Resources Gulf Coast Region (3.6MB)

 

Mark Kapner

Austin Energy

Austin Energy’s GreenChoice Program

[abstract]

 

Berni Karl

Chena Hot Springs Resort, Alaska

2009

From Alaska to Reno to Florida - Finding the Heat for Community Development (10.5 MB)

2008

From Alaska to Florida - Finding the Heat for Community Development (3MB)

2007

From Hot Water to Hydrogen: Bringing Geothermal Power to AK  (4 MB)

[Abstract]

2006

Geothermal Electrical Applications in Alaska  (4 MB)

[abstract]

 

Raymond LaSala

U.S. Department of Energy, Geothermal Technologies

DoE Geothermal Focus  (1 MB)  [Abstract]

 

Patrick Ledru

BRGM - Research Division - France

European EGS Development - The ENGINE Project  (3.4MB)

 

Guy Letendre

Lava Energy Systems Inc.

Emerging Technolgoies Forum (.047 MB)

 

Victor Liu

Hunt Energy Enterprises

New Energy Enterprises and Connecting them to the Grid    [Abstract]

 

Shannon McCall

Telios Corporation - MEP Engineering

New Perspectives on Geothermal Development (.05 MB)

 

Jason McKenna

Engineer Research and Development Center, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Geothermal Potential in Military Facilities         (4 MB)    [Abstract]

 

Mario Messina

 Messina Chemicals Inc.

 Energy 2050 (16.1MB)

Abstract

 

Mark Milliken

Rocky Mountain Oilfield Testing Center

Tea Pot Dome Case Study, Wyoming  (11 MB)

[Abstract]

 

Greg Mines

Idaho National Laboratory

Contributors to the Cost of Geothermal Power Production  (3.5MB)

[Abstract]

 

Michael Ming

Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America (RPSEA)

How can RPSEA assist in Project Development (1.55MB)

 

Paul Morgan

Colorado Geologic Survey

Geothermal Resources in Colorado's Oil and Gas Basins (7.52) [Abstract]

 

Seiichi Nagihara

Department of Geosciences, Texas Tech University

Temperature Distribution within Deep Sediments of the Texas-Louisiana Continental Shelf (poster) (1.6MB)     [Abstract]

 

George Nitschke

Good Earth Mechanics

Converting Geopressured Reservoirs into Renewable Energy Systems (1.2 MB)

 

Ben Norden

GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Germany

EGS in the Permian of the North German Basin, Europe: A borehole doublet utilizing a former HC exploration well (3.5MB)

 

Randy Normann

 Perma Tools

 What makes a tool fail? (1.06MB)

 

Bill Olson

 ElectraTherm, Inc.

 Commercialization of Distributed Technology (1.3MB)

 

Susan Petty

AltaRock Energy Inc.

2007

Engineering Geothermal Systems in Oil & Gas Reservoirs (2MB)

2006

Enhanced Geothermal Systems 2006 Resource Evaluation  (1 MB) [Abstract]

Geothermal Power Generation Potential - Poplar Dome, MT  (1 MB)   [Abstract]

 

 Karsten Pruess

Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory

 Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS): Comparing Water and CO2 as Heat Transmission Fluids (1 MB)

 

 

Joel Renner

Idaho National Laboratory

Pleasant Bayou, TX  Geopressured-Geothermal Reservoir  (2.5 MB)  [Abstract]

 

Michael Ronzello

Pratt & Whitney Power Systems

Installation of PureCycle Projects...Geothermal Success (2.35 MB)

 

Ben Russo

Cleco Utilities

Why a Utility will Develop Geothermal Energy in Western Louisiana (511KB)

Video Clip: Time-lapse Construction (.wmv file 9 MB)

 

Jason Ryan

RyanGlover L.L.P.

Getting to the Core Rules and Regulations of Geothermal Development (500KB)

 

Tim Ryan

CryoStar

Emerging Technologies Forum

 

 Paul Sandwell

 Frontier Energy Services

 Texas Railroad Commission Databases - Demystified

 

Subir Sanyal

GeothermEX Inc.

2009

Geothermal Power Production from Gas Wells in Texas and Louisiana (.05 MB)

2008

Assessing Geothermal Power Capacity of Petroleum Wells (0.4MB)

Abstract

 

Mike Shook

ChevronTexaco

Heat Extraction from Boreholes    [Abstract]

 

Russel Smith

Texas Renewable Energy Industry Association

The Texas Renewable Industry abstract

 

Tim Smith

Elements Market

2007

Geothermal Energy Utilization of Renewable Energy Credit Markets and Tax Credits

Abstract

2006

Overview of Renewable Energy Credit Markets 

[Abstract]

 

Loy Sneary

Gulf Coast Green Energy

 Commercialization of ElectraTherm Inc. Technology- Project Development in Mississippi with Denbury Resources (1.84 MB)

 

Katie Stepp

Deans & Lyons, LLP

Geothermal Trespass and the Rule of Capture (.058 MB)

 

Patrick Stepp

SMU Geothermal Lab

Overview of Gulf Coast Geopressure Settings (poster) (3.6MB)

 

Jody Stonecipher

Tranter, Inc.

Emerging Technologies Forum (.087 MB)

Dub Taylor

State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)

Texas Renewable Program and Technology Demonstration  (1 MB)

[abstract]

 

Mark Taylor

New Energy Finance

Rocks to Riches: Global Geothermal Development

[Abstract]

 

Jeff Tester

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

The Future of Geothermal:

Studying its Potential to be a Major Provider of US Electric Power (4.5MB)

 

Paul Thomsen

ORMAT Technologies Inc.

2007

Improvements in Modular Technology (8 MB)

January 2007 Texas Leases Update (4 MB)

2006

New Technologies for Modular Geothermal Power Plants in Oil & Gas Settings  (2 MB)   [Abstract]

 

Galen Treadgold

Weinman Geoscience

Azimutha Processing for Fracture Prediction and Image Improvement (35.8MB)

Video Clip: moving graphic (.avi file 36.8MB)

[Abstract]

 

Susanne Vaughan

Austin Energy

Texas Generation Development Paralysis

 

Martin Vorum, PE

National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)

Modeling Performance and Economics from Coproduced Geothermal Fluids (1 MB)    [Abstract]

 

Ed Wall

DOE Geothermal Technologies Program

Geothermal Projects (1.33 MB)

 

Doone Wyborn

Geodynamics - Australia

Large-scale Unconventional Geothermal Development in an Unconventional Site in Australia (10.8MB)

[Abstract]

 

John Ziagos

Atmosphere, Earth and Energy Department Directorate, Lawrence Livermore Nat. Lab.

2007

Visualizing Future Exergy Flows  (3 MB)

2006

The Role of Geothermal Energy in Energy Planning   (2 MB)     [Abstract]

 

 

 

 

Poster Session - Abbreviated Titles

Walter Albers -2009 -Improving Electrical Generating Efficiencies of Well Geofluids [Abstract]

2008-Technology for Adiabatic Temperature Increases;  Detailed Paper

David Blackwell - BHT Data Corrections

Richard Erdlac- Implementing Oil Field Temperature Data for Formation Specific Heat Content [Abstract]

Karen Jones- How to Explore for Geothermal Resources Using Airborne Hyperspectral Imagery

     [Abstract]

Bernie Karl - Chena Hot Springs

Ben Kerr- Geoostatistical Analysis of Temps: Deep Aquifers, British Columbia (4 MB)

Rob Klenner- North Dakota Geothermal Energy [Abstract]

Peter Naderer-Transforming Liquidated Hydrocarbon Wells to Geothermal Deep Borehole Heat Exchangers [Abstract]

Agnes Reyes - Harnessing Low-Enthalpy Heat in New Zealand

José Martínez Reyes- Los Humeros Geothermal Reservoir, Mexico  [Abstract]

Andres Ruzo- What to Consider for a Geothermal Business Plan  [Abstract]

Maria Richards-2009- Eastern Texas Geothermal Mapping  2008-Geothermal Map of N. America

Tim Ryan-Radial Inflow Turbines for Kalina and Organic Rankine Cycles  and   Pictures (274KB)

Patrick Stepp- Texas Geothermal Resources (1MB)

 

This year's conference information

 

Geothermal Energy Utilization Associated with Oil & Gas

 

FALL 2009

SMU Geothermal Lab