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An Update on Activities at Utah FORGE Kristie MCLIN [Stanford University, USA] |
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The Utah Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (Utah FORGE), located near Milford, Utah, serves as the primary field laboratory for testing, optimizing, and de-risking Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) technologies. This presentation discusses a comprehensive update on field operations, research initiatives, and technical milestones achieved at the Utah FORGE site throughout the 2026 campaign. Key operational highlights include insights from extended multi-well circulation testing and heat sweep evaluations between injection and production doublets, advanced subsurface monitoring using high-resolution microseismic processing and distributed fiber-optic sensing (DAS/DTS), and the field deployment and validation of innovative high-temperature downhole tools, zonal isolation systems, and stimulation techniques under crystalline basement conditions. Data and operational metrics gathered from these 2026 activities continue to refine numerical reservoir models, advance industry understanding of inter-well connectivity and thermal performance, and inform best practices for commercial EGS scalability.
Topic: Introduction