Publications

NREL publishes a variety of publications related to geothermal energy, including journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports.

Geothermal Accomplishments Report—Fiscal Year 2023

Geothermal hotspot with text overlayed: Advancing Geothermal Research Fiscal Year 2023 Accomplishments Report September 2023

Advancing Geothermal Research: Fiscal Year 2023 Accomplishments Report, NREL Annual Report (2023)

Featured Publications

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Techno-Economic Feasibility of Geothermal Energy Production Using Inactive Oil and Gas Wells for District Heating and Cooling Systems in Tuttle, Oklahoma, Energy Conversion and Management (2024)

Temperature uncertainty modelling with proxy structural data as geostatistical constraints for well siting

Numerical Investigation of Closed-Loop Geothermal Systems in Deep Geothermal Reservoirs, Geothermics (2024)

Superhot EGS development through 3D Play Fairway Analysis

De-Risking Superhot Enhanced Geothermal System Development Through 3D Play Fairway Analysis: Methodology Development and Application at Newberry Volcano, Oregon, USA, Geothermics (2024)

Closed-loop geothermal system in deep geothermal reservoir

Temperature Uncertainty Modelling With Proxy Structural Data as Geostatistical Constraints for Well Siting: An Example Applied to Granite Springs Valley, NV, USA, Geoenergy (2024)

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Innovative Subsurface Learning and Hawaiian Exploration Using Advanced Tomography (ISLAND HEAT) Phase 1 Final Report, NREL Technical Report (2023)

Journal Cover titled Topics and Considerations for Developing State Geothermal Regulations

Topics and Considerations for Developing State Geothermal Regulations, NREL Technical Report (2023)

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Geothermal Play Fairway Analysis Best Practices, NREL Technical Report (2023)

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Enhanced Geothermal Shot Analysis, NREL Technical Report (2023)

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