GEOTHERMAL

MDS Academy delivers specialised geothermal training programmes designed for drilling, well control, intervention, and engineering personnel seeking to transfer their existing Oil & Gas knowledge into geothermal energy operations.

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These programmes focus on the adaptation of conventional drilling, well control, intervention, and well integrity practices to geothermal environments, where extreme temperatures, high-pressure aquifers, steam reservoirs, corrosive fluids, and ultra-high-temperature formations introduce unique engineering challenges.

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Rather than teaching entirely new disciplines, the courses demonstrate how established Oil & Gas methodologies are applied and modified to support the safe construction and operation of geothermal wells.

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Particular attention is given to the technical challenges associated with high-enthalpy geothermal fields, including operations involving superheated fluids, geothermal reservoirs exceeding conventional drilling temperatures, and projects conducted in proximity to magmatic systems.

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COURSES:

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Geothermal Drilling Fundamentals

This course provides drilling personnel with an introduction to geothermal well construction and drilling operations.

Topics include geothermal geology, well objectives, drilling methods, casing design, temperature-related operational limitations, lost circulation challenges, and drilling practices used in both conventional and high-enthalpy geothermal projects.

Duration: 1 Day

Format: Theoretical

Delivery: On Demand

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Geothermal Well Control

This course introduces the application of conventional well control principles within geothermal environments.

Candidates learn how geothermal pressure systems differ from hydrocarbon reservoirs and how to manage steam influxes, hot-water zones, circulation losses, and pressure-control challenges encountered during geothermal drilling operations.

Duration: 1 Day

Format: Theoretical

Delivery: On Demand

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Geothermal Well Integrity

This programme focuses on the long-term integrity of geothermal wells.

Topics include thermal cycling, casing stress, cement degradation mechanisms, corrosion, scaling, barrier verification, and integrity monitoring techniques required to maintain safe geothermal operations throughout the well lifecycle.

Duration: 1 Day

Format: Theoretical

Delivery: On Demand

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Geothermal Well Intervention

A practical introduction to intervention activities performed on geothermal wells.

The course examines maintenance operations, diagnostic techniques, production enhancement methods, equipment limitations at elevated temperatures, and intervention planning for both conventional geothermal fields and high-temperature geothermal developments.

Duration: 1 Day

Format: Theoretical

Delivery: On Demand

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Target Audience

• Drilling Engineers

• Well Control Personnel

• Well Intervention Engineers

• Production Engineers

• Geothermal Project Personnel

• Oil & Gas Professionals transitioning into Renewable Energy

 

Learning Pathway:

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Oil & Gas Fundamentals

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Geothermal Drilling Fundamentals

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Geothermal Well Control

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Geothermal Well Integrity

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Geothermal Well Intervention

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High-Enthalpy Geothermal Operations & Asset Management