Workshop at Geothermal Resources Council AM Today

Conceptual Models of Geothermal Systems

Friday & Saturday, October 21 & 22

Sacramento Convention Center - Room 313                8am - 5pm

Speakers and coaches include: William Cumming, Independent Consultant; John Murphy, Geothermal Science; Glenn Melosh, Independent Consultant; Elisabeth Easley, Thermochem; Peter Stelling, Western Washington; University; Max Wilmarth, Geologica; Dick Benoit, Independent Consultant; Richard Gunderson, Chevron.

Best practice publications in the geothermal industry emphasize building geothermal resource conceptual models as the basis for well targeting and resource capacity assessments at all stages of exploration and development. This workshop is directed at geoscientists, engineers and managers who wish to better appreciate how conventional (non-EGS) geothermal conceptual models are constructed and how they are used to support resource decisions.

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USA: Call For Consultants For Technical Assistance and Capacity Building in East Africa

Consultancy for Technical Assistance and Capacity Building in East Africa (U.S.-East Africa Geothermal Partnership)

 EAGP is currently seeking industry professionals to work on a short-term consultancy basis to assist with providing trainings and/or workshops on various geothermal subject matters in East Africa. Possible subject matter may include, but are not limited to:

• Conceptual Model Development
• Geothermal Resource Development
• Geothermal Exploration
• Drilling Engineering
• Well Site Geology
• Drilling Management
• Project Management
• Well Testing
• Geothermal Reservoir Management
• Power Plant Efficiency
• Generation Optimization
• Maintenance Optimization
• Procurement Practices
• Community Relations 

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Science:

How do Geysers Erupt Over and Over? (Scientific American)

Yellowstone National Park's Old Faithful mystifies and delights tourists with its recurrent eruptions. But because of its popularity, it is heavily protected: the government limits access to curious scientists and restricts experiments on its plumbing.

At least 80 smaller but equally percussive geysers also burst forth in Chile's Atacama Desert, offering an analogous opportunity to probe the earth's inner workings. Geologists laden with temperature and pressure sensors, GoPro cameras and a host of other gadgets recently observed one such geyser, nicknamed El Jefe, over the course of five days and more than 3,500 eruptions—one every 132 seconds. The result? The most detailed data set yet on the explosive choreography between water and steam.

Dynamics within geyser conduits, and sensitivity to environmental perturbations: Insights from a periodic geyser in the El Tatio geyser field, Atacama Desert, Chile Carolina Munoz-Saeza,et al.

The GRC is hosting a Workshop/Field-trip to Yellowstone National Park, June 22-26. The workshop will include a tour of the major geologic features of the Park, the site of the greatest concentration of geothermal features in the world, and discussions of its volcanic history, geochemistry, and hydrology.
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GRC Workshop to Yellowstone National Park:

Old Faithful Geyser Mapping Begins Tomorrow (Yellowstone Insider)

Old Faithful Geyser

A scientific crew utilizing Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) will begin Old Faithful Geyser mapping tomorrow in Yellowstone National Park, scanning shallow subsurface structures like the thickness of the hot spring deposits, fractures, vents and cavities.

The radar usage is described as being similar to a commonplace ultrasound. The work begins tomorrow in Yellowstone National Park and runs through April 13.

The visualizations gained from this project will be used to create a diagram of the shallow subsurface in the Old Faithful mound and Split Cone areas for the general public. Images gathered during this study may be used in an upcoming National Geographic magazine article on Yellowstone National Park. Scientific, peer-review articles will be written discussing the technique and results including the location and depth of subsurface cavities and vents, their orientation, dimensions and connectivity, the depth of any local groundwater, and the vertical and lateral extent of any imaged shallow steam zones.

The researchers includes Dr. Duncan Foley, Pacific Lutheran University who will lead a GRC Workshop to Yellowstone National Park from June 22-26.

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GRC Workshop/Fieldtrip to Yellowstone National Park:

GRC Yellowstone national Park Workshop

June 22-26, 2015

The GRC has announced a mid-year GRC Workshop to Yellowstone National Park. The workshop will include a tour of the major geologic features of the park, the site of the greatest concentration of geothermal features in the world, and discussions of its volcanic history, geochemistry, and hydrology. Limited amount of spaces available.

Workshop Leaders: Duncan Foley, Gene Suemnicht, and Joe Moore.

The Cost of the workshop:

• Double-Occupancy Room: $1,500 for GRC Members, $1,700 for Non-GRC Members.
• Single-Occupancy Room: $2,050 for GRC Members, $2,250 for Non-GRC Members ($550 upgrade fee for those who have already paid for a double-occupancy room).
• GRC Student Rate (Double-Occupancy Only): $700 (Must provide a copy of your current student ID with a valid date or a copy of your class schedule when registering).

The price will include bus transportation and 4 nights DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY accommodation in West Yellowstone. Also included are 4 lunches, one reception, trip materials and one dinner. NOT included are the cost of flights to/from, and accommodation in Salt Lake City on June 21st and 26th, and the cost of breakfasts each day and 3 dinners.

For payment options, including a deposit to reserve your place, please contact the GRC office for more details.

Highlights include:

• The 13 MW net capacity U.S. Geothermal Raft River geothermal power plant and the Raft River Enhanced Geothermal System site where stimulation activities are being conducted.
• The geological and geothermal features of the Yellowstone super volcanic system.
• 300 plus geysers – more than half of all the geysers in the world.
• More than 10,000 thermal features comprised of brilliantly colored hot springs, bubbling mudpots, and steaming fumaroles.
• Grand Teton National Park

~ GRC Workshop Registration Flyer
~ GRC Workshop Registration Form

~ GRC Workshop Online Registration

For more up to date information and agenda, please visit the GRC Website. For any questions or concerns, please contact Anh Lay by email at alay@geothermal.org or by phone at (530) 758-2360 ext. 100.

GRC Workshop/Fieldtrip to Yellowstone National Park:

GRC Yellowstone Workshop

June 22-26, 2015

The GRC has announced a mid-year GRC Workshop to Yellowstone National Park. The workshop will include a tour of the major geologic features of the park, the site of the greatest concentration of geothermal features in the world, and discussions of its volcanic history, geochemistry, and hydrology. Limited amount of spaces available.

Workshop Leaders: Duncan Foley, Gene Suemnicht, and Joe Moore.

The Cost of the workshop:

• Double-Occupancy Room: $1,500 for GRC Members, $1,700 for Non-GRC Members.
• Single-Occupancy Room: $2,050 for GRC Members, $2,250 for Non-GRC Members ($550 upgrade fee for those who have already paid for a double-occupancy room).
• GRC Student Rate (Double-Occupancy Only): $700 (Must provide a copy of your current student ID with a valid date or a copy of your class schedule when registering).

The price will include bus transportation and 4 nights DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY accommodation in West Yellowstone. Also included are 4 lunches, one reception, trip materials and one dinner. NOT included are the cost of flights to/from, and accommodation in Salt Lake City on June 21st and 26th, and the cost of breakfasts each day and 3 dinners.

For payment options, including a deposit to reserve your place, please contact the GRC office for more details.

Highlights include:

• The 13 MW net capacity U.S. Geothermal Raft River geothermal power plant and the Raft River Enhanced Geothermal System site where stimulation activities are being conducted.
• The geological and geothermal features of the Yellowstone super volcanic system.
• 300 plus geysers – more than half of all the geysers in the world.
• More than 10,000 thermal features comprised of brilliantly colored hot springs, bubbling mudpots, and steaming fumaroles.
• Grand Teton National Park

~ GRC Workshop Registration Flyer
~ GRC Workshop Registration Form

~ GRC Workshop Online Registration

For more up to date information and agenda, please visit the GRC Website. For any questions or concerns, please contact Anh Lay by email at alay@geothermal.org or by phone at (530) 758-2360 ext. 100.

GRC Workshop/Fieldtrip to Yellowstone National Park:

Yellowstone - North America’s Cauldron - A Photography Guide (Geographical)

When it comes to geological features and ecosystems, it’s hard to imagine anywhere else in the world more comparable to Yellowstone National Park

Even without the wildlife attractions, the winter landscape of Yellowstone is extraordinarily beautiful and unique. Popular locations include Mammoth Hot Springs for its steaming geothermal terraces, and the Upper Geyser Basin, famous for Old Faithful and other geysers. 

There is hardly a visitor who doesn’t want to come home with an image of Old Faithful erupting. Fortunately, the regularity of its eruptions and the duration of its spouts make it a relatively easy subject for the camera.

The GRC is hosting a Workshop/Fieldtrip to Yellowstone National Park, June 22-26. The workshop will include a tour of the major geologic features of the Park, the site of the greatest concentration of geothermal features in the world, and discussions of its volcanic history, geochemistry, and hydrology.

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GRC Workshop/Fieldtrip to Yellowstone National Park:

GRC Yellowstone Workshop

June 22-26, 2015

The GRC has announced a mid-year GRC Workshop to Yellowstone National Park. The workshop will include a tour of the major geologic features of the park, the site of the greatest concentration of geothermal features in the world, and discussions of its volcanic history, geochemistry, and hydrology. Limited amount of spaces available.

Workshop Leaders: Duncan Foley, Gene Suemnicht, and Joe Moore.

The Cost of the workshop:

• Double-Occupancy Room: $1,500 for GRC Members, $1,700 for Non-GRC Members.
• Single-Occupancy Room: $2,050 for GRC Members, $2,250 for Non-GRC Members ($550 upgrade fee for those who have already paid for a double-occupancy room).
• GRC Student Rate (Double-Occupancy Only): $700 (Must provide a copy of your current student ID with a valid date or a copy of your class schedule when registering).

The price will include bus transportation and 4 nights DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY accommodation in West Yellowstone. Also included are 4 lunches, one reception, trip materials and one dinner. NOT included are the cost of flights to/from, and accommodation in Salt Lake City on June 21st and 26th, and the cost of breakfasts each day and 3 dinners.

For payment options, including a deposit to reserve your place, please contact the GRC office for more details.

Highlights include:

• The 13 MW net capacity U.S. Geothermal Raft River geothermal power plant and the Raft River Enhanced Geothermal System site where stimulation activities are being conducted.
• The geological and geothermal features of the Yellowstone super volcanic system.
• 300 plus geysers – more than half of all the geysers in the world.
• More than 10,000 thermal features comprised of brilliantly colored hot springs, bubbling mudpots, and steaming fumaroles.
• Grand Teton National Park

~ GRC Workshop Registration Flyer
~ GRC Workshop Registration Form

~ GRC Workshop Online Registration

For more up to date information and agenda, please visit the GRC Website. For any questions or concerns, please contact Anh Lay by email at alay@geothermal.org or by phone at (530) 758-2360 ext. 100.

GRC Workshop/Fieldtrip to Yellowstone National Park:

GRC Yellowstone Workshop

June 22-26, 2015

The GRC has announced a mid-year GRC Workshop to Yellowstone National Park. The workshop will include a tour of the major geologic features of the park, the site of the greatest concentration of geothermal features in the world, and discussions of its volcanic history, geochemistry, and hydrology. Only 50 spaces are available. Don't be left out, sign up now!

Workshop Leaders: Duncan Foley, Gene Suemnicht, and Joe Moore.



The Cost of the workshop: $1,500 for GRC Members, $1,700 for Non-GRC Members.

The price will include bus transportation and 4 nights DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY accommodation in West Yellowstone. Also included are 4 lunches, one reception, trip materials and one dinner. NOT included are the cost of flights to/from, and accommodation in Salt Lake City on June 21st and 26th, and the cost of breakfasts each day and 3 dinners.

Highlights include:

• The 13 MW net capacity U.S. Geothermal Raft River geothermal power plant and the Raft River Enhanced Geothermal System site where stimulation activities are being conducted.
• The geological and geothermal features of the Yellowstone super volcanic system.
• 300 plus geysers – more than half of all the geysers in the world.
• More than 10,000 thermal features comprised of brilliantly colored hot springs, bubbling mudpots, and steaming fumaroles.
• Grand Teton National Park

~ GRC Workshop Registration Flyer
~ GRC Workshop Registration Form

~ GRC Workshop Online Registration

For more up to date information and agenda, please visit the GRC Website. For any questions or concerns, please contact Anh Lay by email at alay@geothermal.org or by phone at (530) 758-2360 ext. 100.

USA:

GRC Yellowstone Workshop

June 22-26, 2015

The GRC has announced a mid-year GRC Workshop to Yellowstone National Park. The workshop will include a tour of the major geologic features of the park, the site of the greatest concentration of geothermal features in the world, and discussions of its volcanic history, geochemistry, and hydrology. Only 50 spaces are available. Don't be left out, sign up now!

Workshop Leaders: Duncan Foley, Gene Suemnicht, and Joe Moore.



The Cost of the workshop: $1,500 for GRC Members, $1,700 for Non-GRC Members.

The price will include bus transportation and 4 nights DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY accommodation in West Yellowstone. Also included are 4 lunches, one reception, trip materials and one dinner. NOT included are the cost of flights to/from, and accommodation in Salt Lake City on June 21st and 26th, and the cost of breakfasts each day and 3 dinners.

Highlights include:

• The 13 MW net capacity U.S. Geothermal Raft River geothermal power plant and the Raft River Enhanced Geothermal System site where stimulation activities are being conducted.
• The geological and geothermal features of the Yellowstone super volcanic system.
• 300 plus geysers – more than half of all the geysers in the world.
• More than 10,000 thermal features comprised of brilliantly colored hot springs, bubbling mudpots, and steaming fumaroles.
• Grand Teton National Park

~ GRC Workshop Registration Flyer
~ GRC Workshop Registration Form

~ GRC Workshop Online Registration

For more up to date information and agenda, please visit the GRC Website. For any questions or concerns, please contact Anh Lay by email at alay@geothermal.org or by phone at (530) 758-2360 ext. 100.

USA:

The True Colors of Yellowstone Geothermal Pools (Geographical)

Yellowstone National Park is home to some astounding geothermal pools. These colorful natural phenomena occur due to interaction between underwater hot vents and bacteria that grow in lawns across the pools.

Seventy years ago the geothermal pools of Yellowstone tended to have a uniformly deep blue color. Temperatures were higher because there were fewer tourists at the site. Over the years, coins, trash and rocks tossed into the pool have covered the natural vents. This has lowered temperatures in the pool and caused them to turn to an orange-yellow-green color.

‘When we started studying [the pools], it was clear we were just doing it for fun,’ says Michael Vollmer from Montana State University. The initial research may have been light-hearted, but the team soon discovered there was very little existing scientific literature on the subject.

The GRC is hosting a Workshop/Fieldtrip to Yellowstone National Park, June 22-26. The workshop will include a tour of the major geologic features of the Park, the site of the greatest concentration of geothermal features in the world, and discussions of its volcanic history, geochemistry, and hydrology.

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USA:

GRC Yellowstone Workshop

June 22-26, 2015

The GRC has announced a mid-year GRC Workshop to Yellowstone National Park. The workshop will include a tour of the major geologic features of the park, the site of the greatest concentration of geothermal features in the world, and discussions of its volcanic history, geochemistry, and hydrology. Only 50 spaces are available. Don't be left out, sign up now!

Workshop Leaders: Duncan Foley, Gene Suemnicht, and Joe Moore.



The Cost of the workshop: $1,500 for GRC Members, $1,700 for Non-GRC Members.

The price will include bus transportation and 4 nights DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY accommodation in West Yellowstone. Also included are 4 lunches, one reception, trip materials and one dinner. NOT included are the cost of flights to/from, and accommodation in Salt Lake City on June 21st and 26th, and the cost of breakfasts each day and 3 dinners.

Highlights include:

• The 13 MW net capacity U.S. Geothermal Raft River geothermal power plant and the Raft River Enhanced Geothermal System site where stimulation activities are being conducted.
• The geological and geothermal features of the Yellowstone super volcanic system.
• 300 plus geysers – more than half of all the geysers in the world.
• More than 10,000 thermal features comprised of brilliantly colored hot springs, bubbling mudpots, and steaming fumaroles.
• Grand Teton National Park

~ GRC Workshop Registration Flyer
~ GRC Workshop Registration Form

~ GRC Workshop Online Registration

For more up to date information and agenda, please visit the GRC Website. For any questions or concerns, please contact Anh Lay by email at alay@geothermal.org or by phone at (530) 758-2360 ext. 100.

USA:

Geothermal Resources Council Announces Yellowstone Workshop (News Release)

The GRC Workshop will visit Yellowstone National Park, the greatest concentration of geothermal features on the planet.

All attendees will get this 48 page color booklet by
trip leader Duncan Foley.

The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is proud to announce another GRC Workshop. This year’s workshop will include a fieldtrip of the major geologic features of Yellowstone Park, the first national park in the world and the site of the greatest concentration of geothermal features on the planet, and discussions of its volcanic history, geochemistry, and hydrology.

The trip will be led by Duncan Foley, Gene Suemnicht, and Joe Moore. Duncan Foley has led geologic and photographic tours of the park since the 1970’s and is familiar with its features, moods and history. Gene Suemnicht and Joe Moore each have more than 30 years experience in geothermal systems worldwide.

In addition to Yellowstone National Park the trip will visit the 13 MW net capacity U.S. Geothermal Raft River geothermal power plant and the Raft River Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) site where reservoir stimulation activities are being conducted.

In the National Park workshop attendees will see at first hand the geological and geothermal features of the Yellowstone super volcanic system including 300 plus geysers – more than half of all the geysers in the world and more than 10,000 thermal features comprised of brilliantly colored hot springs, bubbling mudpots, and steaming fumaroles.

The cost is $1,500 for GRC Members and $1,700 for non-members. More information and registration is available online at: www.geothermal.org.

Only 50 spaces are available so early registration is advised. The deadline is June 12.

GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Geothermal Energy Expo:

Workshops and Field Trips for Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting

Popular Events Before and After the GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Expo in Portland, Oregon.

The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) has announced more details of events at the world’s largest annual geothermal conference at the Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon, USA.

In addition to the main event of the GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Geothermal Energy Expo taking place September 28-October 1, 2014, there will be two workshops and three field trips before the conference and one field trip just after.

GRC Workshops:

• Friday & Saturday, Sept. 26 & 27, Introduction to Hydrothermal Systems and Geothermal Exploration
• Friday & Saturday, Sept. 26 & 27, Geothermal Leasing, Unitization and Water Use Leg

GRC Field Trips:

• Friday & Saturday, September 26 & 27 Cascade Volcanoes Including Newberry Crater - SOLD OUT!
• Sunday, September 28 A Wine Tour in the Willamette Valley
• Sunday, September 28 Mount St. Helens Volcano - SOLD OUT!
• Thursday to Saturday, October 2 - October 4 Klamath Falls

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Turkey:

U.S.–Turkey Geothermal Workshop

October 21-22, 2014, Ankara, Turkey

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is sponsoring a two day workshop in Ankara, focusing on the geothermal sector in Turkey. The purpose of the event is to introduce and connect public and private sector representatives from both Turkish and U.S. geothermal sectors. This Workshop will highlight geothermal project opportunities for future U.S. - Turkish partnerships as well as discuss new government and regulatory initiatives, showcase state-of-the-art U.S. technology and associated best practices for project implementation and review project finance resources for geothermal development.

The Webster Group is organizing the Workshop on behalf of USTDA. For more information on the event, please contact the Operation Manager, AJ Bownas, by e-mail at aj@webstergroupinc.com or by phone at 202-237-0090 ext. 37.

USA:

GRC Pre-Meeting Workshop: U.S. Reporting Methodologies for Geothermal Energy (DOE Geothermal Technologies Office)

Sunday, September 28, 2014 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (PDT), Portland, OR

The DOE Geothermal Technologies Office would like to invite you to participate in the GRC Pre-Meeting Workshop: U.S. Reporting Methodologies for Geothermal Energy.

The workshop will be held on Sunday afternoon prior to the GRC Annual Meeting. The GTO is seeking individuals in the geothermal community who are interested in participating in a discussion regarding the terminology and approaches used to characterize geothermal resources in the U.S.

NREL and LBNL, on behalf of DOE, will be presenting some of the work they have been doing related to geothermal reporting methodologies. The goal of this workshop is to introduce participants to the results of these initial analyses, to solicit feedback on the terminology, concepts, applications for geothermal reporting, and to collect input to guide the next steps for these efforts.

More information......

USA, Nevada:

GEA Pre-Summit Workshop: U.S. Reporting Methodologies for Geothermal Energy (DOE/EERE)

U.S. Reporting Methodologies for Geothermal Energy
Monday, August 4, 2014
3:00 – 5:30 PM PST
Room 9/10, Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada

Register here for the Meeting


This pre-summit workshop seeks to engage individuals in the geothermal community who are interested in participating in a discussion regarding the terminology and approaches used to characterize geothermal resources in the United States.

GEA and DOE will be presenting some of the work they have been doing related to geothermal reporting methodologies. The goal of this workshop is to introduce participants to the results of these initial analyses, to solicit feedback on the terminology, concepts, applications for geothermal reporting, and to collect input to guide the next steps for these efforts.

Indonesia:

GRC Workshop at Indonesia International Geothermal Convention & Exhibition 2014

June 2-3, Jakarta, Indonesia

Indonesia:

International Geothermal  Workshop Announced by GRC

The Geothermal Resources Council will present a two-day course in Jakarta before the 2nd Indonesia International Geothermal Conference and Exhibition 

The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) will hold a two-day geothermal workshop in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 2-3 June, 2014.

The GRC Workshop titled Geothermal Drilling, Well Testing, Reservoir Monitoring And Management, is being held just before the 2nd Indonesia International Geothermal Conference and Exhibition (IIGCE) on 4-6 June.

Three GRC members have been chosen to present: Bill Rickard, President, Geothermal Resource Group, Paul von Hirtz, President Thermochem, Inc., and Subir Sanyal, Senior Advisor, GeothermEx Inc.

The workshop will provide practical information to anyone interested in geothermal energy, including developers, financiers, utilities, regulators, public-interest organizations, and members of the academic community.

IIGCE 2014 is held in conjunction with the 14th Annual Scientific Convention of the Indonesian Geothermal Association (INAGA). It represents a golden opportunity for attendees to network with colleagues and potential business partners from around the world, as well as showcasing the geothermal industry in Indonesia.

The conference consists of plenary sessions, technical paper presentations and scientific exchanges. On the final day of the conference there will be a field trip to the 200 MW Pertamina Geothermal Operation in Kamojang.

More information on IIGCE 2014 and registration for the workshop can be found on the conference website at: www.iigce.com. More information on the GRC Workshop can be found on the GRC website at: www.geothermal.org.

USA, California:

Geothermal Workshop @Imperial Valley Renewable Energy Summit & Expo

GRC Board Member Gene Suemnicht Presents Geothermal 101 Workshop this morning

10:30 am - 12:00 pm, March 14, 2014
Quechan Resort, Winterhaven, California

Geothermal 101– Resource Exploration and Assessment
sponsored by Geothermal Resource Council

Presenter: Gene Suemnicht, CEO/Principal, EGS, Inc., Santa Rosa, California.

7th Annual Imperial Valley Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2014