SOLVE EGS: Surface Orbital Vibrator for Evaluation of Enhanced Geothermal Systems

Default ARPA-E Project Image


Program:
Exploratory Topics
Award:
$1,179,977
Location:
Berkeley, California
Status:
ALUMNI
Project Term:
11/25/2019 - 11/24/2021

Technology Description:

The proposed fiber-optics based integrated tool will provide an unprecedented level of detail on the most critical aspects of an Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) – the hydromechanical properties and geometry of the fracture zones that provide flow connections between the reservoir and the well. It has the potential to play a major role in catalyzing the 100 GW, $300B opportunity for EGS in the United States.

Contact

ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. Isik Kizilyalli
Project Contact:
Dr. Jack Norbeck
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
jack@fervoenergy.com

Partners

William Marsh Rice University
Class VI Solutions, Inc.

Related Projects


Release Date:
05/15/2019