GEODE Dissemination Events
The GEODE consortium is a catalyst for geothermal innovation that brings together subject-matter experts from the oil and gas (O&G) and geothermal industries to leverage best practices and knowledge from O&G to help expand the use of geothermal technology. As part of that mission, GEODE and its partners will host a series of in-person and virtual events to facilitate the dissemination of geothermal and O&G knowledge. These events, which are free and open to the public, are designed for professionals interested in geothermal and students entering the workforce. The goal is to boost the awareness of geothermal technologies and attract new talent to the field.
These dissemination events will include:
- A series of virtual events, hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), that will feature Webinars with a wide variety of experts discussing the technological challenges facing the industry, and Conversations where experts will discuss the policy, finance, and workforce obstacles that must be overcome as we pave the way toward an energy-abundant future. These events will include Q&A sessions.
- Two Datathons that will provide the next generation of the geothermal workforce with an opportunity to learn from experts by performing real, field-case analyses using shared areas of expertise between the geothermal and O&G communities.
- A virtual workshop titled “Geothermal Subsurface Characterization: Geology and Geophysics Workshop,” hosted by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), designed for students, geoscientists, engineers, and anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of geothermal energy. The workshop will provide hands-on, example-driven sessions to better understand the particularities of geothermal subsurface characterization.
This page will be updated regularly with new events. If you miss one, don’t worry – all events will be recorded, and a link will be provided here to watch them on GEODE’s YouTube channel.
Calendar of Events
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GEODE Webinar #1
“Advanced Tracer Interpretation at Utah FORGE Provides New Insights on Completion and Stimulation Challenges for Enhanced Geothermal System”
This field case study focused on the opportunities provided by tracer technology to optimize completion design and stimulation protocols for enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) by presenting insights gained from innovative tracer interpretation at the Utah FORGE project, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Date: January 17, 2025
Speaker: Chris Fredd, Stimulation Technical Director for RESMAN Energy Technology
Moderator: Partho Giri, Vice President of the Americas for RESMAN Energy Technology
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GEODE Conversation #1
“Overcoming Investment Barriers and Accelerating Adoption with Geothermal Technologies Office’s (GTO) GEODE Initiative”
A conversation that explored the key financial hurdles to full deployment of geothermal energy and potential solutions that can catalyze geothermal growth and attract the necessary capital.
Date: January 24, 2025
Speaker: Mike Matson, Partner & Associate Director, Low Carbon Solutions at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Moderator: Greg Leveille, Chief Technology Officer at Conoco-Phillips
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GEODE Webinar #2
“Well Modelling Applied to Geothermal Resource Evaluation”
This webinar explored a general workflow that allows a preliminary evaluation of a geothermal resource using a simplified well model and nodal analysis and exposing the differences with the numerical reservoir simulation techniques.
Date: April 18, 2025
Speakers:
- Elkin Santafé, Reservoir Engineering Discipline Advisor at Baker Hughes
- Yamal Askoul, Global Subject Matter Expert in Reservoir Engineer at Baker Hughes
Moderator: Dmitrii Zunde, Geoscience Advisor at Baker Hughes
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GEODE-AAPG Virtual Workshop
"Geothermal Subsurface Characterization: Geology & Geophysics Workshop"
The GEODE consortium hosted a two-day workshop coordinated by one of its member organizations, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG). The workshop addressed a pressing need within the geoscience community: hands-on, example-driven sessions to better understand the particularities of geothermal subsurface characterization. This workshop bridged that gap, catering to both early-career professionals and experienced geoscientists seeking to enter the promising field of geothermal energy.
Dates: April 29 - 30, 2025
Speakers:
- Eric Stautberg, Colorado School of Mines
- Kellen Gunderson, Ph.D., Projeo Corporation
- John Holbrook, Ph.D., Texas Christian University (TCU)
- Jon McKenna, Ph.D., MicroSeismic, Inc.
- Steve Tedesco, Ph.D., Running Foxes Petroleum
- Joseph Batir, Ph.D., Teverra
- Patrick Ng, Shaleforce
Video Replay: See it Here
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GEODE Webinar #3
"Geothermal Reservoirs – Deciphering the Rocks Through Petrophysics"
This webinar examined basic log measurements, the petrophysical properties that can be derived from them, and the importance of these properties for assessing geothermal resources. The speaker also explained the value of data by presenting a case study where knowledge of these properties was crucial in understanding the performance of a project.
Date: May 9, 2025
Speaker: Tom Bradley, Associate Fellow in the GaffneyCline™ Energy Advisory Division at Baker Hughes
Moderator: Selin Pedrosa, Senior Sales Manager and Geothermal Drilling Subject Matter Expert at Baker Hughes
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GEODE Conversation #2
“From Pilot to Pipeline: Leveraging Organized Labor in EGS Growth”
A conversation that explored how organized labor can help the geothermal industry scale quickly without sacrificing reliability, safety, or local support. This session covered real-world strategies for labor-developer collaboration, and examined how unions can help derisk deployment, reduce workforce turnover, and build public trust.
Date: May 20, 2025
Speaker: Ryan Pollock, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Moderator: Cecilia Behgam, Research Director at Texas Climate Jobs Project
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GEODE Webinar #4
"Drilling Geothermal Wells: Learnings from Oil & Gas and the Path Forward"
The topic of this webinar was leveraging extensive drilling knowledge from oil and gas (O&G) wells to geothermal wells. Many tools and techniques currently used in O&G drilling projects contain components that cannot withstand the intense conditions of the geothermal environment. Consequently, further scrutiny is warranted to assess the unique hazards of geothermal wells and adapt the O&G techniques to suit the harsher drilling environment.
Date: May 30, 2025
Speaker: Hani Ibrahim, Well Construction SME at Blade Energy Partners
Moderator: Ahmed Amer, Global Fluids Advisor at Oxy
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GEODE Conversation #3
“The Future of Geothermal Energy and the Workforce to Get There”
With an eye toward long-term workforce sustainability, this conversation highlighted successful partnerships, regional talent hubs, and cross-sector collaboration as key tools in reducing recruitment friction and scaling the workforce pipeline. It also examined persistent perception issues and identified how storytelling, education, and industry standards can help reshape geothermal’s public image and career appeal.
Date: June 6, 2025
Speakers:
- Allen Sinor, Manager, Geothermal Council at The Competency Alliance
- Rita Esuru Okoroafor, Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University
Moderator: Diana Acero Allard, Geothermal Researcher at National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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GEODE Conversation #4
“The Public Awareness Challenges for Accelerating Geothermal Energy”
This conversation explored the challenges of raising public awareness about geothermal energy, emphasizing the need for tailored communication strategies. We discussed specific pain points and synergies between O&G and geothermal, outlining how the two industries can work together to boost public awareness for geothermal.
Date: June 13, 2025
Speaker: Elizabeth Cambre, North America Geothermal Business Development Manager at Vallourec
Moderator: Ashley George, Policy Associate at Employ America
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GEODE Webinar #5
"The Heat Is On. Smarter Geothermal Plant Operations, Lower Costs"
This webinar delved into the critical role of operational strategies in addressing the challenges of operating a geothermal plant while ensuring efficiency and sustainability. We explored smart approaches to optimize plant performance and minimize downtime, including digitalization, real-time monitoring, and predictive maintenance. Reducing operational costs is key to geothermal energy projects, and smart and robust operational strategies can enhance reliability, extend equipment life, and improve financial viability.
Date: June 20, 2025
Speaker: Pejman Shoeibi Omrani, Senior Scientist at the Dutch Institute for Applied Sciences
Moderator: Gabrijel Grubac, Senior Engineer at Blade Energy Partners
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GEODE Conversation #5
“Data Sharing as a Catalyst for Expanding Geothermal Energy Deployment”
In this conversation, we discussed how data sharing between the O&G and geothermal sectors can accelerate the deployment of more geothermal energy. We shared examples of successful collaborations and highlighted the untapped potential of leveraging existing infrastructure, workforce, and datasets to expand geothermal energy.
Date: June 27, 2025
Speaker: Nicole Taverna, Geothermal Data Scientist at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Moderator: Higinia Torregrosa, U.S. Subsurface Lead at Project InnerSpace
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