Registration open – Geothermal Workshop by Vallourec; Belo Horizonte, Brazil; 11-12 November 2026

Tubular solutions company Vallourec is inviting interested participants to a Geothermal Workshop to be held on 11-12 November 2026 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, dedicated to presenting its latest solutions and technologies for geothermal wells.

The workshop will allow industry professionals to learn about Vallourec’s capabilities and solutions for addressing some of the main technical challenges associated with the development and operation of geothermal wells.

Registration to the workshop is open only until 12 October 2026. Click here to register.

For more than three decades, Vallourec has been a trusted partner to the geothermal industry, providing premium seamless tubular solutions, casing, and connection technologies designed to meet the demanding conditions of geothermal wells. Building on its expertise in metallurgy, materials engineering, and well integrity, Vallourec has continuously adapted its products and services to address geothermal-specific challenges such as high temperatures, corrosive environments, thermal cycling, and long-term well performance. These innovations have enabled operators around the world to improve reliability, optimize heat extraction, and extend well life.

This workshop has been created as a platform to share the latest advances in geothermal well design, materials, connection technologies, and project execution through technical presentations, laboratory visits, and real-world case studies. Beyond showcasing Vallourec’s solutions, the event aims to foster knowledge exchange among industry professionals who are shaping the future of geothermal energy worldwide.

Why Brazil?

Brazil is a strategic location for Vallourec and an ideal setting for this workshop. Vallourec South America represents more than 50% of the Group’s global production capacity and is home to major manufacturing, research, testing, and service facilities. Hosting the event in Belo Horizonte provides participants with a unique opportunity to experience firsthand the industrial, technological, and engineering capabilities that support geothermal projects around the world, including visits to Vallourec’s testing laboratories, connection validation facilities, and manufacturing operations.

By bringing the geothermal community together in Brazil, Vallourec offers guests an immersive experience that combines technical expertise, innovation, and direct access to the people, facilities, and technologies that contribute to the success of geothermal developments globally.

Topics to be covered

The technical program will focus on five main areas related to well performance and reliability:

• Well integrity: validation of connection technologies and visit to Vallourec’s connection testing facilities.
• Optimizing heat extraction: introducing Thermocase® VIT technology and its applications in geothermal projects.
• Extending the useful life of wells: selecting appropriate material grades for geothermal environments and visiting the corrosion testing laboratory.
• Improved project execution: engineering services tailored to the specific requirements of geothermal projects.
• Logistics and management of tubulars: presentation of Tubular Management Services , including a demonstration of Vallourec solutions.

The different topics will be complemented with experiences and applications related to geothermal projects, with the aim of showing how technologies can contribute to improving the performance of wells during their life cycle. The workshop will also include a visit to Vallourec’s facilities in Brazil, including the Barreiro plant, as well as facilities related to testing, materials and services.

Who should register?

1. Geothermal Operators & Developers – Companies developing and operating geothermal assets that want to improve well performance, reliability, and lifetime through proven tubular and connection technologies.
2. Drilling, Well Construction & Well Integrity Engineers – Technical specialists looking for solutions to geothermal-specific challenges such as thermal cycling, corrosion resistance, and long-term well integrity.
3. EPC Contractors & Project Managers – Organizations responsible for delivering geothermal projects that are interested in optimizing project execution, reducing risk, and improving operational efficiency.
4. Commercial Partners & Service Providers – Distributors, drilling contractors, and service companies seeking a deeper understanding of Vallourec’s geothermal solutions and how they can add value to customers’ projects.
5. Geothermal Industry Stakeholders & New Market Entrants – Consultants, industry associations, investors, and companies expanding into geothermal from adjacent sectors who want to gain practical insights into geothermal well technologies and industry best practices.

For inquiries about the event, please get in touch with patricia.santana@vallourec.com.

The company has also indicated that it plans to organize additional geothermal  workshops in 2027, expanding its technical exchange activities and outreach to professionals and operators in the sector.

Source: Email correspondence via our Spanish language platform PiensaGeotermia