SMU Geothermal Energy Utilization Conference

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY UTILIZATION

ASSOCIATED WITH OIL & GAS DEVELOPMENT

June 12 – 13, 2007

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, Texas

This international conference specialized in the enhancement of existing oil & gas wells for electrical production. Geothermal energy can be extracted from the well fluids using newly designed compact turbines with binary fluids. These systems are now sized to fit single wells or multiple wells with an approximate fluid temperature differential of 120°F+ between produced and cooling temperatures. Thus, in the Gulf Coast temperatures of 200°F or higher are eligible. This electrical production (geothermal energy) is renewable and considered a baseload source since it is capable of producing 24 hours a day. This capability gives new life to low yield producers with high water volume and a reason to keep them pumping. Undesirable high water flow geopressure wells become an immediate revenue path if converted to electrical production. Abandoned wells have value with the Geothermal Industry fracturing techniques to increase water flow. With a system installed in Chena Hot Springs, Alaska and another installation going into the Wyoming Rocky Mountain Oil Field Testing Center, the ability to use low temperature fluids is no longer just a concept, rather it’s a reality.

Topics Covered:

• Power Generation Technology Advancements

• Geothermal Resource Exploration and Assessment
• Well Longevity - Corrosion and Scaling Management

• Reservoir Engineering
• Geopressure Development
• Tight Gas Sands Development
• Enhanced Geothermal Systems - International

• Green Power for Utilities (RECs)

• Regulations and Leasing

• Financing

• Demonstration Sites