Geothermal Well Construction

Geothermal Well Construction is a comprehensive guide dedicated to harnessing the Earth's subterranean heat. This book presents various well-construction solutions and provides a framework for innovators to apply technologies and methodologies that reduce the cost of geothermal well construction. Progressing from the origins of geothermal energy to extraction techniques, tool evolution, and environmental considerations, this text offers readers the knowledge needed to minimize construction costs and enhance clean energy generation. Other critical points include a toolbox of proven drilling plans, innovative ideas, and technologies for geothermal wells.

This book aggregates approaches, tools, and methodologies into one comprehensive resource for industry professionals, energy engineers, and students seeking to advance their understanding and application of geothermal well construction.

List of contents

1. Earth
2. Beneath Our Feet
3. Energy Source

Part I:Extracting the Geothermal Energy
4. Historical Usage
5. Modern Theories & Applications
6. Progression of Well Designs
7. Hydrothermal
8. Enhanced (Engineered) Geothermal Systems
9. Advanced Geothermal Systems

Part II: Tools Evolution
10. Lessons Learned from Other Industries
11. Crucial Requirements
12. Pioneering Technology

Part III:Basis Of Design
13. Geological Requirements
14. Offset Data Prerequisites
15. Risk Analysis & Mitigation
16. Corrosion and Material Selection
17. Encountered Problems while Drilling
18. Cementing
19. Well Construction Design
20. HSE Plan
21. High Temperature Handling
22. Lost Circulation Plan
23. Drilling Fluid Selection
24. Drilling Fluid Evaporation
25. Drilling Fluid Cooling Plan
26. Cement Material Selection
27. Cementing Procedures
28. Downhole Tool Selection
29. Surface Tool Selection
30. Wellhead
31. Casing
32. Drilling Techniques
33. AFE

Part IV:Crucial Requirements
34. Database
35. Drilling Tools
36. Measurement Equipment

Part V:Environmental Considerations
37. Impact on Communities
38. Natural Resources Involved

Part VI: References

About the author

Hani Ibrahim has over 44 years of expertise working in diverse well construction design and drilling tools across the world, including 5 years working in renewables (geothermal energy). He has garnered international industry and management experience with XGS Energy, Unocal, Petrofina, QGPC, Hughes Christensen, ReedHycalog, Smith International, Schlumberger, Quantico, and H&P. He has two patents, 12 SPE papers, and is an active member of the IADC Technical Publications Committee book. Hani is acting Communications Chair for SPE’s Drilling Systems Automation Technical Section (DSATS), a President’s Award recipient, Smith International, and an Orange Belt in Continuous Improvement (change management and six sigma).

Product details

• Authors: Hani Ibrahim
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Languages: English
• Release: 01.11.2025
• EAN: 9780443288883
• ISBN: 978-0-443-28888-3
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Power Resources / General, SCIENCE / Energy, The environment, Science / Environmental Science, Energy technology & engineering, Sustainable agriculture, Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology, Energy technology and engineering