Session 1B: Drilling

Session 1B: Drilling

Date
Monday, October 27, 2025
Session Time
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Session Location
Tuscany 2

This session will cover all aspects of geothermal drilling. Topics include fluids, bits, circulation, rate of penetration, scaling, corrosion, additives, directional drilling, environmental concerns, economics and more.

  • 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM | An Innovative Continuous Circulation System (CCS) for Enhanced Drilling Efficiency | Presenting Author: Elvin Allahverdiyev
  • 3:20 PM - 3:40 PM |The Sequel to: Collaboration and Continuous Improvement Makes Utah Geothermal Project Economic and Successful | Presenting Author: Roger Lee
  • 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM | Development of a Downhole Piston Motor Power Section for Improved Directional Drilling: Part II – Motor Development and Testing | Presenting Author: David Raymond
  • 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM | PDC Bit Technology Shears Fractured Granite To Access Geothermal Power | Presenting Author: Jordan Self
  • 4:20 PM - 4:40 PM | Enhancing Drilling Efficiency: PDC Bit Selection and Operation in Geothermal Applications | Presenting Author: Anil Tokcan
  • 4:40 PM - 5:00 PM | Exploring the Use of Bullheading for Steam Kick Management in Super-Hot Geothermal Drilling: Numerical and Full-Scale Experimental Investigation | Presenting Author: Yuanhang Chen