Geothermal Subsurface Characterization: Geology & Geophysics Virtual Workshop

Register now to join AAPG and the U.S. Department of Energy's GEODE Consortium for a two-day workshop on April 29–30.

This free virtual event will offer a dynamic mix of technical talks, case studies, and expert insights designed to boost your geothermal know-how—whether you’re just starting out or expanding into renewables after years in the oil and gas sector.

Day 1 Highlights: April 29, 10am–1:30pm CDT

• Eric Stautberg, Colorado School of Mines: Overview of Geothermal Systems and Basic Subsurface Characterization in Sedimentary Basins
• Kellen Gunderson, Ph.D., Projeo Corp: Case studies in Subsurface Characterization for Geothermal Exploration, Development, and Operations
• John Holbrook, Ph.D., Texas Christian University: Lithologies, Reservoir Architecture, Fluid Flow & Thermal Behavior 

Register for Day 1 here. 

Day 2 Highlights: April 30, 10am–2:45pm CDT

• John McKenna, Ph.D., MicroSeismic: Fracture Detection, Mapping, and Characterization in Geothermal Reservoirs

• Steve Tedesco, Ph.D., Running Foxes Petroleum: Geological Considerations in Converting an Oil Well to a Geothermal Well
• Joseph Batir, Ph.D., Teverra: Offshore Geothermal Energy
• Patrick Ng, Shaleforce: AI for Candidate and Site Selection using Subsurface Data and Reservoir Characterization in a Map Augmented Framework

Register for Day 2 here.