2026 GRC Field Trip: The Energy Corridor Geothermal Service Providers Tour
Please join us on this field trip to several service industry facilities within the subsurface energy industry. The trip will begin with a tour of the Patterson-UTI facilities and presentations of the tools and technology within the Patterson-UTI umbrella, including Ulterra PDC drilling bits, Superior QC real-time survey management, and other solutions. Lunch will be provided by Patterson-UTI. After lunch, attendees will be transported to Bray International to learn about their flow control equipment and how these are being used to increase operational efficiency and integrity. Attendees will then be transported to Vallourec to learn about the advancements being made in tubulars and the application of advanced tubular solutions to the geothermal industry.
Agenda
- 8:00 – 8:30: Field Trip attendees Check in at Marriott Marquis Houston
- 8:30 – 9:00: Travel to Patterson-UTI
- 9:00 – 11:00: Patterson-UTI Presentation / Tour
- 11:00 – 12:00: Lunch at Patterson-UTI
- 12:00 – 12:30: Drive to Bray International Facility
- 12:30 – 2:30: Bray International Presentation / Tour
- 2:30 – 3:15: Travel to Vallourec
- 3:15 – 4:45: Vallourec Presentation / Tour
- 4:45 – 5:30: Drive back to Marriot Marquis Houston
Registration:
- Self-service registration opening soon. Contact registration@geothermal.org for assistance.
Important details: Space is limited. The following PPE is required: steel-toed shoes, eyewear and long pants. Transportation and lunch, courtesy of Patterson-UTI, is included.