Sage Geosystems has recently chosen Halliburton as the provider of cementing and stimulation services for the Vector project at the Blue Mountain geothermal power plant in the state of Nevada. The Vector project, which includes two wells, is designed to utilize Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) technology to convert thermal energy into electricity and meet the consumption needs in residential, industrial, and data center sectors in the region.
Project Details and Sage Technology
The Vector project, as an Enhanced Geothermal System, employs Sage's proprietary technology, which focuses on the design of engineered underground reservoirs and aims to reduce water and energy waste while providing continuous electricity across a wide range of geologies. This project is based on Sage's SMECI facilities and is designed as a model to demonstrate the repeatability of this technology at a commercial scale.
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In this regard, Halliburton is responsible for ensuring well integrity and stimulating reservoirs, both of which are critical for the successful operation of EGS systems. Halliburton's scope of activities includes the design, testing, and pumping of cement, as well as subsurface modeling to inform stimulation design, fluid system design, stage volumes, pumping schedules, and field execution.
Project Impacts and Implications
Jason Peart, CEO of Sage Geosystems, stated: "One of the keys to scaling next-generation geothermal energy is combining innovative underground technology with proven oil and gas industry capabilities and execution." He also highlighted Halliburton's years of experience in well integrity and reservoir stimulation as a key component of their development approach.
Shawn Skobel, Vice President of Halliburton, added: "Halliburton brings proven experience in cementing, stimulation, and subsurface infrastructure to the Vector project." This collaboration is expected to help reduce environmental impacts and improve energy efficiency in the region, and the Vector project is anticipated to serve as a model for similar projects in the future.
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