Sage Geosystems has selected Halliburton to provide cementing and stimulation services for Project Vector at Ormat Technologies’ Blue Mountain geothermal power plant in Nevada.
Halliburton will apply its technical and operational experience in well construction and reservoir stimulation to support Sage’s proprietary technology, with significant involvement in technical design and stimulation modelling and execution.
Project Vector builds on the success from Sage’s SMECI facility, leveraging Sage’s technology to reach Earth’s natural heat source for more consistent power generation.
Sage’s patented EGS approach uses engineered subsurface reservoirs to minimise water and energy losses, increase net power output, and enable reliable 24/7 power generation across a range of geologies. In the development of Project Vector, Sage is leading the design and implementation of its proprietary EGS technology and the integration of subsurface engineering and well operations.
Halliburton will provide Sage with specialised cementing and stimulation services, including technical modelling, engineering design and field execution support. The two-well system will use Sage’s proprietary EGS technology to deliver reliable geothermal heat to Ormat’s Blue Mountain power plant, where it will be converted into electricity to help serve residential, industrial, and date centre demand in the region.
Jason Peart, Chief Operating Officer of Sage Geosystems, said, “One of the keys to scaling next-gen geothermal is combining innovative subsurface technology with the proven capabilities and execution of the oil and gas industry. Halliburton brings decades of experience in well integrity and reservoir stimulation, two critical components of our development approach. By selecting an established industry leader, we are strengthening our ability to execute Project Vector and demonstrate that Sage’s technology can be replicated and deployed commercially across a broad range of geologies.”
Shawn Skobel, Vice President at Halliburton, commented, “Halliburton brings proven cementing, stimulation, and subsurface experience to Project Vector. Our technology and experience will support Sage as it advances its geopressured geothermal technology.”