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Geothermal Energy and Waste Heat to Power:
Utilizing Oil and Gas Plays

March 13-14, 2013 Conference, March 12 Workshop
SMU Campus in Dallas, Texas
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This focused international conference and pre-conference workshop bring together leaders from business, engineering, finance, law, and research to explore specific topics relevant to capturing energy that is often overlooked or discarded during oil and gas production.  The same technology for utilizing the waste heat to power (WHP) of oil and gas surface equipment is capable of converting geothermal energy from well fluids into electrical power.  Generating electricity on-site in the field reduces overall project expenses, eliminates CO2 emissions, decreases dependency on the local grid, and may even qualify for state Renewable Energy Credits (RECs).  Projects producing electricity using oil field wells are successfully completed in Mississippi and Wyoming.  Extensive geothermal research is ongoing in the Williston Basin of North Dakota.  WHP installations are widespread in manufacturing sectors.  Combining surface and reservoir sources of thermal energy maximizes the opportunity for return on investment.

While the concept might sound easy, extracting heat from either below ground or surface sources, it draws on many diverse skill sets.  This conference provides the necessary knowledge, procedures, and key networks for optimizing on-site electrical production for field use or to sell to the grid.  State-of-art technology will be showcased.  Become part of the clean energy solution by producing emission-free renewable energy while extending the life of an oil or gas field.

This year we have a two presenters to highlight: Jon Wellinghoff, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, as the keynote luncheon speaker and Doug Hollett, Program Manager of the DOE Geothermal Technologies Program, as our evening reception presenter. A full list of presenters is online.

If you would like to discuss the conference or have questions, please contact: Maria Richards 214-768-1975 or by email.

Go-Getters wanted.

Topics covered

Geothermal Energy Projects Waste Heat to Power Projects
Synergistic Power Designs in Oil/Gas Field Settings Advancements in Power Generation Technology and Drilling
Improved Fracturing Techniques Project Financing
Geothermal Resources from Low Temp. to Enhanced Systems Regulation Laws, Tax Incentives, and Leasing
Geopressure Site Development Transmission Needs
Reservoir Engineering US and Texas Government Policies

2013 Conference Items

  • Conference Summary
  • Past Presentations
  • Keynote Luncheon
  • Pre-Conference Workshop
  • Previous Attendee List
  • Conference Sponsors

    Gold Sponsors

    SouthwesternProductionCorp
    Carlyle Gold Sponsor


    Silver Sponsors
    SPE

    SMU Maguire Energy Institute

    Bronze Sponsors

    Blade Energy Partners
    RPSEA.org
    Chena Hot Springs, AK



    Green Sponsors
    Calpine Corporation
    Camber Corporation
    Hilcorp Energy Corp.
    InnerGeo, LLC
    Natural Resource Partners/BRP
    Heat is Power Association
    SedHeat
    TAS Energy Inc.


    Supporting Sponsors
    Baker Hughes
    California Energy Collaborative
    Geothermal Energy Assoc.
    Geothermal Resources Council
    HARC & GCCEAC
    PTTC E-Merging Technologies
    TREIA
    TXCHP
    Think Geoenergy
    Texas Energy Council
    Texas A&M Energy Institute
    WorldWide Geothermal Resource
    WorldWide Drilling Resource

    Dallas Geophysical Society
    Ft Worth SIPES
    Ft Worth Geological Society
    Four Corners Geological Society
    New Mexico Geological Society
    New Orleans Geological Society
    Shreveport Geological Society

    Media Sponsors

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