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Since late 2023, Teverra has explored Fort Wainwright, Alaska, as part of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Geothermal Commercial Solutions Opening. This Geothermal Prototype Initiative included existing data collation, new data collection, and stratigraphic test well planning. In 2023, existing data were collated, in summer 2024, new data were collected and integrated into a 3D geological model, and in 2025, using the completed 3D geologic model, a stratigraphic test well site selection and well design was completed. To our knowledge, this is the first geothermal exploration efforts taking place within the general AOI, and as such, experienced several unexpected challenges. This presentation will give a summary of the work to date,  including showing data collection results and current status of the initiative.

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There is a minimum space allotment - register early to confirm you place.
There is a $30 registration fee that will help the Colorado RIG with costs associated with this Field Trip.

Join us for our second Geothermal Rising Colorado RIG geothermal field trip through Colorado's Front Range, as we unravel the geological features that set up potential geothermal resources deep in the Denver Basin. This field trip delves into the heart of the earth's thermal energy, focusing on the Lyons Formation and Pre-Cambrian basement outcrops along the Front Range for their geothermal energy potential. Additionally, we will spend some time at the start of the trip learning about ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) by touring the newly constructed East Classroom building at Colorado School of Mines and the GSHP system that was engineered to heat and cool this building.

Our first field stop in Morrison, Colorado will investigate the Lyons Formation to provide insights into its depositional history, lithology, mineralogy, and thermal conductivity, which are crucial factors for assessing its suitability for geothermal energy as a hot sedimentary aquifer (HSA). Additionally, we will discuss a core-based study in hydrothermal alterations within the Lyons Formation beneath Wattenberg Field, offering valuable clues to the geothermal reservoirs that lie deep in the basin. Venturing into the realm of the Pre-Cambrian basement, participants will visit outcrops in Genesee, Colorado at the second field stop to understand the complex nature of the igneous and metamorphic rocks that have been structurally deformed, uplifted, and exposed here, representing potential enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) targets beneath the Denver Basin. These outcrops and formations are exceptionally important because they are also associated with ongoing geothermal exploration projects deep within the Denver Basin.

Please register, as this event has a maximum capacity. 
This event is being held at the University of Texas Pickle Research Campus: North Burnet, Austin, Texas 78758
We will also have a waitlist as we get closer to the event date.

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Here is our agenda (Central Time)

1:00 p.m.-1:10 p.m. UT/BEG Welcome and Safety Minute
1:10 p.m.- 1:20 p.m. GRC Welcome (Kerry Feller)
1:20 p.m.-1:30 p.m. TXLAOK Rig Introduction and Agenda (Elizabeth Cambre)
1:30 p.m.- 2:15 p.m. Bureau of Economic Geology HotRock Research Updates (Dr. Ken Wisian)
2:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Texas Imperative on Geothermal Resource Assessment on the Gulf Coast and East Texas (Dr. Shuvajit Bhattacharya)
3:00 p.m.- 3:45 p.m. DoD Presentation on The military perspective on geothermal and financing

3:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Break

4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Discussion Panel on "Latest Developments and Opportunities in Geothermal", moderated by Dr. Ken Wisian
5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Catered Reception in BEG Rock Garden with Core repository/lab tour