GEOTHERMAL

Utah FORGE runs successful 3-stage hydraulic stimulation

The Utah FORGE research team has achieved yet another major milestone in advancing enhanced geothermal system technologies with the successful completion of the first large scale 10-day stimulation trial in the deep deviated well 16A(78)-32.

 A large scale 10-day stimulation trial in the deep deviated well 16A(78)-32 has been completed at Utah FORGE geothermal project

A large scale 10-day stimulation trial in the deep deviated well 16A(78)-32 has been completed at Utah FORGE geothermal project

Three intervals were tested in sequence at greater than 10,000ft depth, including the open hole at the toe of the well (Stage I), followed by two shallower 20ft intervals that were lined with solid casing...

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