
Some Like It Hot Geothermal Forum
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Location:
NOV: 10353 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77042
Pricing:
Member - $175.00
Non-Member - $195.00
Planning Committee
- Alexis Garcia, NOV
- Carlos Menendez, Fervo Energy
- Elizabeth Cambre, Vallourec
- Francisco Borjas, Scout/Turbo Drill Industries
- Hani Ibrahim, Blade Energy Partners
- Joey Husband, Nabors Industries
- Lisa Hunt, Capital Directional
- Nasikul Islam, Exceed Geo Energy
- Steve Krase, Hephae Energy Technology
Would you like to participate in the upcoming Geothermal Forum and have a great technical idea? Please send a short abstract to wendy@graymattermktg.com for consideration.
Agenda
8:15 to 8:35 a.m.: Safety Moment, Forum Introduction
Alexis Garcia, NOV
Steve Krase
o Steve Krase will record an intro video for the event, since he’s not able to attend; Wendy and Alexis to coordinate on integrating Steve's video into the event opening, ensuring no duplication.
8:35 to 10 a.m. Session 1: Next-generation geothermal DD challenges
· Moderator: Allen Sinor, The Competency Alliance
· Potential presentation updates from various operators
o Carlos Menendez, Fervo Energy
o Hani Ibrahim, Blade Energy Partners
o John McLennan, Utah FORGE
o Mohamed El Shabrawy, XGS Energy
o Nasikul Islam, Exceed Geo Energy
· Steve to advise who is confirmed to present vs panelists, and will work with Allen
10 to 10:15 a.m. Break, Networking, Exhibits Open
10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Session 2: Technology gaps to drill super-hot rock
· Moderator: Alexis Garcia & Carlos Menendez
· Confirmed Presenters
o Peter Harvey: Hephae (MWD)
o Aaron Baxter/Hans-Henk Wolters, Full-Metal-Power
o Walker Olson, NOV
§ Potential presenters/panelists:
o Rebecca Pearce, Cascade Institute/Clean Air
o Quaise Energy, GA, Canopus
o PV: Motor rubber – power sections
o Erosion and equipment longevity identified as major challenges; need for speakers with practical experience in abrasive environments.
o Steve & Alexis to engage Quais, Igor (GA), Dietrich (Canopus) for potential participation
· Alexis/Carlos to contact all potential speakers/panelists and advise once confirmed
11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Lunch
11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Keynote speaker: Jared Ware, Railroad Commission of Texas - confirmed
12:30 to 12:45 p.m. Break, Networking, Exhibits Open
12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Session 3: Wellbore size optimization
· Moderator: Elizabeth Vallourec & Nasikul Islam
· Confirmed Presenters
o Corey Dufrin confirmed to speak on closed-loop optimization; contact info to be shared with Wendy
· Potential presenters/panelists:
o Elizabeth to follow up with H&P, if no response, move to alternative candidates
o Exceed Geo Energy, Eavor, XGS, Green Fire
o Elizabeth to send Carlos a session description for Fervo participation
· Session topic may be broadened to include energy output per LCOE and closed-loop optimization.
1:45 to 2 p.m. Break, Networking, Exhibits Open
2 to 3 p.m. Session 4: Drilling contractor capabilities and BOP considerations
· Moderator: Joey Husband & Hani Ibrahim
· Confirmed Presenters
o Robert Van Kuilenburg, Noble: Rig performance
o Mike Adams, NOV (Coated pipe, insulated pipe)
· Potential presenters/panelists:
o Nabors, Rig limitations
o Francisco to reach out to Seth regarding chiller presentation and to Altitude Energy Partners for directional drilling challenges discussion
o Rig limitations and equipment challenges discussed; H&P and Patterson being considered for input.
3 to 3:30 p.m. Break, Networking, Exhibits Open
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Session 5: Managing temperature and ROP challenges
· Moderator: Francisco Borjas & Lisa Hunt
· Confirmed Presenters
o Lane Magness, D-Tech Rotary Steerable
o Juan Carlos Soberanes, Scout
· Potential presenters/panelists:
o David Ross, Scientific Drilling (Magnetite – errors to surveys)
o Gary Chen, NOV
o Mud hammers
o Seth Champness from drill cool systems - seth@drillcool.com
· Francisco/Lisa to contact all potential speakers/panelists and advise once confirmed
4:30 p.m. Closing
Sponsorships
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