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Geothermal Frontier – Beta

This is an integrated knowledge and data sharing platform that aggregates global datasets on institutional research capacity and country-level geothermal profiles. It is designed to support cross-sector collaboration and the advancement of next-generation geothermal technologies. The platform facilitates access to structured data, technical insights, and networked expertise to accelerate the development of higher-enthalpy resources and drive cost-competitive deployment at scale.

Cornell University

Tester Research Group

Institution Type: Academia

Institution Website Parent Institution Profile

Ithaca, NY, USA

Contact

Jefferson Tester
jwt54@cornell.edu

Areas of Expertise

  • Resource Characterization & Modeling
  • Drilling & Well Design
  • Reservoir Creation & Management

Resource Characterization & Modeling

This area focuses on identifying, assessing, and modeling geothermal resources to understand their size, temperature, and viability. It supports better decision-making by improving predictions of subsurface conditions and resource potential.

  • Geological Modeling Planned
  • Geophysical Modeling Planned
  • Reservoir Modeling Active
  • Coupled Process Modeling Active
  • Water/Rock Geochemistry Active
  • Water Resource Management Active
  • Environmental Risk Assessment Active

Drilling & Well Design

This area covers technologies and expertise needed to safely and efficiently access geothermal resources at depth. It includes innovations in drilling methods, materials, and well design and construction to reduce costs and effectively reach higher-enthalpy systems in more geologic regions.

  • Energy Drilling Planned
High-temperature and high-pressure equipment for thermochemical reaction engineering measurements in the supercritical water region
Max Temperature (°C) 500
Max Pressure (MPa) 40
Ability to Adjust T & P Simultaneously Yes

Reservoir Creation & Management

This area focuses on developing and sustaining productive geothermal systems, including enhanced and closed-loop systems. It involves techniques to develop the geothermal reservoir, manage the system, and optimize fluid flow and heat extraction over the project’s life.

  • Closed-Loop Systems Active
  • EGS (Hydraulic Stimulation, Zonal Isolation, High-Temp Proppants) Active
  • Thermal Stimulation or Heat Management Active

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