DeepPower partners with OU on novel geothermal drilling tech
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Carlo Cariaga
30 Nov 2022
DeepPower Inc. and the University of Oklahoma will collaborate to develop novel geothermal drilling technology for drilling into extremely hard rock.
Utah-based DeepPower Inc. (DeepPower) has entered into a Sponsored Research Agreement with the University of Oklahoma (OU) to develop novel drilling technology for drilling through extremely hard rock to tap into deep geothermal energy.
Current state-of-the-art drilling technology used in the oil and gas industry cannot drill deep enough to make geothermal cost effective at a global scale. DeepPower is developing a suite of breakthrough drilling technologies to boldly go where no humans have gone before. The deeper we go the more energy we can unleash.
Dr. Salehi, Associate Professor, Mewbourne Professorship in Petroleum Engineering, at the University of Oklahoma, has an extensive background in geological engineering. He previously worked as drilling and well engineer in the oil & gas industry and has more than ten year’s academic experience teaching and delivering university and industry customized courses.
OU has been in the geothermal news lately after winning the 2022 Geothermal Collegiate Competition by the U.S. Department of Energy with a project that aims ton repurpose oil and gas wells to produce geothermal energy. This idea is now set to materialize with a project to retrofit retired oil wells in Tuttle, Oklahoma into geothermal wells.
“We are thrilled to be able to enter into this relationship with a prestigious University such as the University of Oklahoma. The University’s background in the oil and gas industry is extensive. Their previous work in that industry formed a technical foundation that allowed their research team to transition into the geothermal industry where they are making great strides.” said DeepPower CEO Andrew Van Noy.
“I am very much looking forward to working with Andrew and the DeepPower team. They understand that inventing a new technology takes time and money. I appreciate their commitment to help solve the formidable energy problem that the world faces. The possibility that our research and development project could dramatically alter the world’s source of energy gives my team and me all the motivation we need to help deliver a successful outcome.” said Dr. Saeed Salehi.
Source: DeepPower Inc.
