# Advanced Geothermal System (AGS) Startups

*/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups*

Key roles: Lead Thermal Reservoir Engineer, Directional Drilling Engineer, Structural Geologist, Closed-Loop Systems Architect, Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Engineer, Director of Land and Permitting, VP of Power Marketing, High-Temperature Materials Scientist, Drilling Operations Manager, Interconnection Specialist, Director of Government Grants, Geothermal Geophysicist. Departments: Subsurface & Geosciences, Drilling & Well Construction, Thermal Systems & Surface Engineering, Project Development & Permitting, Commercialization & Power Marketing, R&D and Materials Innovation, Government Affairs & Grants, Grid Interconnection.

## Digital Scalar

**Band**: hybrid
**Digital**: 0.4
**Rationale**: Weighing the company type 'Advanced Geothermal System (AGS) Startups' and its parent industry NAICS 221116 (Geothermal Electric Power Generation), the focus blends heavy physical infrastructure with advanced scientific R&D. Departments like Drilling & Well Construction and roles like Power Plant Operators and Industrial Machinery Mechanics dictate significant physical, on-site execution. However, this is heavily offset by complex knowledge work in Subsurface & Geosciences, systems architecture, and engineering, placing the composite in the physical-leaning hybrid band.

## Key Facts

| Key | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business model | Power purchase agreements (PPAs), technology licensing, government grants |
| Primary buyers | Investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, hyperscale data centers, heavy industrials |
| Regulators | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Department of Energy (DOE) |
| Key roles | Thermal Reservoir Engineers, Directional Drilling Engineers, Closed-Loop Systems Architects, Organic Rankine Cycle Engineers |
| Software stack | Petrel, TOUGH2, CMG STARS, SolidWorks, SCADA |
| Facility scale | 1-5 MW pilot plants, 50+ MW utility-scale installations |

## Business Model Canvas

### Channels
- [Geothermal energy conferences](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Channels/Geothermal_energy_conferences)
- [Direct outbound technical sales](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Channels/Direct_outbound_technical_sales)
- [Academic journal sponsorships](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Channels/Academic_journal_sponsorships)
- [Engineering training webinars](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Channels/Engineering_training_webinars)

### Key Partners
- [Directional drilling contractors](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Partners/Directional_drilling_contractors)
- [Cloud computing providers](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Partners/Cloud_computing_providers)
- [Material testing laboratories](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Partners/Material_testing_laboratories)
- [Energy policy consultants](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Partners/Energy_policy_consultants)

### Key Resources
- [Proprietary thermodynamic models](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Resources/Proprietary_thermodynamic_models)
- [Geological dataset repository](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Resources/Geological_dataset_repository)
- [Cloud computing infrastructure](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Resources/Cloud_computing_infrastructure)
- [In-house geophysics experts](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Resources/In-house_geophysics_experts)

### Cost Structure
- Cloud computing GPU instances
- Algorithm engineer salaries
- Geoscience data licensing fees
- Direct sales commissions

### Key Activities
- [Thermodynamic algorithm development](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Processes/Thermodynamic_algorithm_development)
- [Subsurface data ingestion](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Processes/Subsurface_data_ingestion)
- [Software UI design](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Processes/Software_UI_design)
- [B2B technical sales](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Processes/B2B_technical_sales)

### Revenue Streams
- Annual software site licenses
- Per-simulation compute fees
- Custom integration consulting
- Data storage overage charges

### Customer Segments
- [Advanced geothermal startups](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Customers/Advanced_geothermal_startups)
- [Geothermal project developers](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Customers/Geothermal_project_developers)
- [Well construction managers](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Customers/Well_construction_managers)
- [Thermal reservoir engineers](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Customers/Thermal_reservoir_engineers)

### Value Propositions
- Simulates closed-loop thermal yield
- Validates structural geology constraints
- Calculates ORC conversion efficiency
- Generates grant-ready output reports
- Optimizes wellbore trajectories

### Customer Relationships
- Dedicated technical account management
- Quarterly roadmap briefings
- On-site deployment training
- Asynchronous support ticketing

## Departments

- [Subsurface and Geosciences](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Departments/Subsurface_and_Geosciences)
- [Drilling and Well Construction](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Departments/Drilling_and_Well_Construction)
- [Thermal Systems Engineering](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Departments/Thermal_Systems_Engineering)
- [Project Development and Permitting](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Departments/Project_Development_and_Permitting)
- [Power Marketing and Commercialization](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Departments/Power_Marketing_and_Commercialization)
- [Research and Development](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Departments/Research_and_Development)
- [Government Affairs and Grants](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Departments/Government_Affairs_and_Grants)
- [Grid Interconnection](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Departments/Grid_Interconnection)

## Job Types

- [Thermal Reservoir Engineer](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/JobTypes/Thermal_Reservoir_Engineer)
- [Directional Drilling Engineer](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/JobTypes/Directional_Drilling_Engineer)
- [Structural Geologist](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/JobTypes/Structural_Geologist)
- [Closed-Loop Systems Architect](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/JobTypes/Closed-Loop_Systems_Architect)
- [Drilling Operations Manager](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/JobTypes/Drilling_Operations_Manager)
- [Interconnection Specialist](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/JobTypes/Interconnection_Specialist)
- [Materials Scientist](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/JobTypes/Materials_Scientist)
- [Power Marketing Director](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/JobTypes/Power_Marketing_Director)

## Org Chart

```mermaid
flowchart TD; CEO[Chief Executive Officer]-->A[Closed-Loop Systems Architect]; CEO-->E[Drilling Operations Manager]; CEO-->G[Power Marketing Director]; A-->B[Thermal Reservoir Engineer]; A-->C[Structural Geologist]; A-->D[Materials Scientist]; E-->F[Directional Drilling Engineer]; G-->H[Interconnection Specialist];
```

## Processes

- [Subsurface Prospect Evaluation](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Processes/Subsurface_Prospect_Evaluation)
- [Lease to Permit](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Processes/Lease_to_Permit)
- [Plan to Wellbore](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Processes/Plan_to_Wellbore)
- [Thermal Energy Generation](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Processes/Thermal_Energy_Generation)
- [Interconnection Queue Management](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Processes/Interconnection_Queue_Management)
- [Originate to Contract](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Processes/Originate_to_Contract)
- [Concept to Grant Funding](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Processes/Concept_to_Grant_Funding)
- [Procure to Pay](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Processes/Procure_to_Pay)

## Process Map

```mermaid
flowchart LR; p1[Concept to Grant Funding] --> p2[Subsurface Prospect Evaluation]; p2 --> p3[Lease to Permit]; p3 --> p4[Plan to Wellbore]; p4 --> p5[Procure to Pay]; p5 --> p8[Thermal Energy Generation]; p3 --> p6[Interconnection Queue Management]; p6 --> p7[Originate to Contract]; p7 --> p8;
```

## Tasks

- [Parse Well Log Data](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Tasks/Parse_Well_Log_Data)
- [Draft NEPA Compliance Reports](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Tasks/Draft_NEPA_Compliance_Reports)
- [Calculate Drill Bit Wear](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Tasks/Calculate_Drill_Bit_Wear)
- [Simulate Thermal Fluid Flow](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Tasks/Simulate_Thermal_Fluid_Flow)
- [Compile Interconnection Queue Filings](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Tasks/Compile_Interconnection_Queue_Filings)
- [Map FOA Grant Requirements](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Tasks/Map_FOA_Grant_Requirements)
- [Extract PPA Contract Terms](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Tasks/Extract_PPA_Contract_Terms)

## Tools

- [Leapfrog Geothermal](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Products/Leapfrog_Geothermal)
- [Aspen HYSYS](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Products/Aspen_HYSYS)
- [Ansys Fluent](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Products/Ansys_Fluent)
- [Schlumberger Petrel](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Products/Schlumberger_Petrel)
- [Esri ArcGIS Pro](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Products/Esri_ArcGIS_Pro)
- [Landmark COMPASS](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Products/Landmark_COMPASS)

## Problems

- [Originate Utility Power Agreements](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Problems/Originate_Utility_Power_Agreements) — demand-gen
- [Secure Deep Drilling Capital](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Problems/Secure_Deep_Drilling_Capital) — capital
- [Accelerate Federal Land Permitting](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Problems/Accelerate_Federal_Land_Permitting) — compliance
- [Forecast Subsurface Thermal Drawdown](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Problems/Forecast_Subsurface_Thermal_Drawdown) — ops
- [Minimize Drill Bit Wear](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Problems/Minimize_Drill_Bit_Wear) — ops
- [Procure High-Temperature Casings](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Problems/Procure_High-Temperature_Casings) — supply-chain
- [Compete With Utility-Scale Solar](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Problems/Compete_With_Utility-Scale_Solar) — competitive
- [Recruit Directional Drilling Engineers](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Problems/Recruit_Directional_Drilling_Engineers) — talent

## Opportunities

- [Federal Permitting Automation](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Opportunities/Federal_Permitting_Automation) — Service-as-Software
- [Drawdown Simulation API](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Opportunities/Drawdown_Simulation_API) — Headless SaaS
- [PPA Contract Analyst](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Opportunities/PPA_Contract_Analyst) — Agent
- [Drill Wear Telemetry](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Opportunities/Drill_Wear_Telemetry) — Headless SaaS

## Swot

### Threats
- [Utility-Scale Solar And Storage](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Markets/Utility-Scale_Solar_And_Storage)
- [Small Modular Nuclear Reactors](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Markets/Small_Modular_Nuclear_Reactors)
- [Subsidized Fossil Fuel Generation](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Markets/Subsidized_Fossil_Fuel_Generation)
- [Enhanced Geothermal Systems](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Markets/Enhanced_Geothermal_Systems)

### Strengths
- Generates continuous baseload renewable electricity
- Operates independently of natural hydrothermal aquifers
- Repurposes horizontal oil and gas drilling techniques

### Weaknesses
- Demands massive upfront capital for deep drilling
- Experiences unpredictable subsurface thermal drawdown
- Suffers extreme wear on drill bits and casings

### Opportunities
- [Predictive Thermal Reservoir Modeling](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Opportunities/Predictive_Thermal_Reservoir_Modeling)
- [Automated Drilling Path Optimization](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Opportunities/Automated_Drilling_Path_Optimization)
- [Dynamic ORC Output Tuning](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Opportunities/Dynamic_ORC_Output_Tuning)

## Company Type Bmc Profile

**Size**: [Small](/CompanySize/Small)
**Uses Tool**:
- [Directional Drilling Rig](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Products/Directional_Drilling_Rig)
- [Downhole Temperature Logging Tool](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Products/Downhole_Temperature_Logging_Tool)
- [Organic Rankine Cycle Turbine](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Products/Organic_Rankine_Cycle_Turbine)
- [Wellhead Pressure Monitoring System](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Products/Wellhead_Pressure_Monitoring_System)
- [Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing Cable](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Products/Distributed_Fiber_Optic_Sensing_Cable)
**Governance**: [Board Approval](/DecisionStructure/Board_Approval)
**Operates In**:
- [Utilities](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Industries/Utilities)
- [Mining Quarrying and Oil and Gas Extraction](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Industries/Mining_Quarrying_and_Oil_and_Gas_Extraction)
**Supplied By**:
- [Oilfield Services Companies](/CompanyTypes/Oilfield_Services_Companies)
- [Drilling Contractors](/CompanyTypes/Drilling_Contractors)
- [Turbine Manufacturers](/CompanyTypes/Turbine_Manufacturers)
- [Steel Casing Manufacturers](/CompanyTypes/Steel_Casing_Manufacturers)
**Supplies To**:
- [Electric Utilities](/CompanyTypes/Electric_Utilities)
- [Data Center Operators](/CompanyTypes/Data_Center_Operators)
- [Industrial Heat Consumers](/CompanyTypes/Industrial_Heat_Consumers)
**Designation**: none
**Core Activity**:
- [Designing Closed-Loop Geothermal Wellbore Architectures](/Activities/Designing_Closed-Loop_Geothermal_Wellbore_Architectures)
- [Modeling Subsurface Heat Transfer and Working-Fluid Circulation](/Activities/Modeling_Subsurface_Heat_Transfer_and_Working-Fluid_Circulation)
- [Piloting Deep Directional Drilling Campaigns](/Activities/Piloting_Deep_Directional_Drilling_Campaigns)
- [Negotiating Power Purchase Agreements for Baseload Geothermal Output](/Activities/Negotiating_Power_Purchase_Agreements_for_Baseload_Geothermal_Output)
**Outsourced To**:
- [Drilling Contractors](/CompanyTypes/Drilling_Contractors)
- [Engineering Procurement and Construction Firms](/CompanyTypes/Engineering_Procurement_and_Construction_Firms)
**Signature Role**:
- [Reservoir Engineer](/JobTypes/Reservoir_Engineer)
- [Drilling Engineer](/JobTypes/Drilling_Engineer)
- [Thermodynamic Systems Modeler](/JobTypes/Thermodynamic_Systems_Modeler)
- [Project Development Manager](/JobTypes/Project_Development_Manager)
**Demands Service**:
- [Directional Drilling Service](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Services/Directional_Drilling_Service)
- [Geophysical Survey Service](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Services/Geophysical_Survey_Service)
- [Environmental Impact Assessment](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Services/Environmental_Impact_Assessment)
- [Project Finance Advisory](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Services/Project_Finance_Advisory)
- [Grid Interconnection Study](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Services/Grid_Interconnection_Study)
**Serves Industry**:
- [Utilities](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Industries/Utilities)
- [Data Center Operations](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Industries/Data_Center_Operations)
- [Manufacturing](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Industries/Manufacturing)
**Provides Service**:
- [Baseload Geothermal Power Generation](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Services/Baseload_Geothermal_Power_Generation)
- [Geothermal Heat Supply](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Services/Geothermal_Heat_Supply)
- [Geothermal Project Development](/CompanyTypes/Advanced_Geothermal_System_(AGS)_Startups/Services/Geothermal_Project_Development)
**Operational Model**: [Team Owned](/OperationalModel/Team_Owned)
**Signature Process**:
- [Closed-Loop Wellbore Thermal Simulation](/Processes/Closed-Loop_Wellbore_Thermal_Simulation)
- [Working Fluid Selection and Loop Chemistry Design](/Processes/Working_Fluid_Selection_and_Loop_Chemistry_Design)
- [Geothermal Resource Site Screening](/Processes/Geothermal_Resource_Site_Screening)
- [Pilot Plant Thermal Performance Testing](/Processes/Pilot_Plant_Thermal_Performance_Testing)
**Outsources Process**:
- [Deep Well Drilling Operations](/Processes/Deep_Well_Drilling_Operations)
- [Turbine and Power Block Fabrication](/Processes/Turbine_and_Power_Block_Fabrication)
- [Environmental Permitting Studies](/Processes/Environmental_Permitting_Studies)
- [Grid Interconnection Engineering](/Processes/Grid_Interconnection_Engineering)
**Forward Integrates Into**:
- [Independent Power Producers](/CompanyTypes/Independent_Power_Producers)

## Neighborhood

### Parent

- [Geothermal Electric Power Generation](/Industries/Geothermal_Electric_Power_Generation) — parent · Industries

### Siblings

- [Binary Cycle Operators](/CompanyTypes/Binary_Cycle_Operators) — siblings · CompanyTypes
- [Co-Generation Geothermal Facilities](/CompanyTypes/Co-Generation_Geothermal_Facilities) — siblings · CompanyTypes
- [Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) Pioneers](/CompanyTypes/Enhanced_Geothermal_System_(EGS)_Pioneers) — siblings · CompanyTypes
- [Enhanced Geothermal Systems Developer](/CompanyTypes/Enhanced_Geothermal_Systems_Developer) — siblings · CompanyTypes
- [Geothermal Field Developer](/CompanyTypes/Geothermal_Field_Developer) — siblings · CompanyTypes
- [Legacy Flash/Dry Steam Operators](/CompanyTypes/Legacy_Flash%2FDry_Steam_Operators) — siblings · CompanyTypes
- [Pure-Play Geothermal Developers](/CompanyTypes/Pure-Play_Geothermal_Developers) — siblings · CompanyTypes
- [Regulated Utilities](/CompanyTypes/Regulated_Utilities) — siblings · CompanyTypes
- [Utility-Owned Geothermal Plant Operator](/CompanyTypes/Utility-Owned_Geothermal_Plant_Operator) — siblings · CompanyTypes

### Demands service

- [Geophysical surveys](/Services/Geophysical_surveys) — demands service · Services
- [Engineering, Procurement, and Construction](/Services/Engineering,_Procurement,_and_Construction) — demands service · Services
- [Environmental impact assessment](/Services/Environmental_impact_assessment) — demands service · Services
- [Directional Boring](/Services/Directional_Boring) — demands service · Services
- [Directional Drilling Service](/Services/Directional_Drilling_Service) — demands service · Services
- [Grid Interconnection Study](/Services/Grid_Interconnection_Study) — demands service · Services
- [Project Finance Advisory](/Services/Project_Finance_Advisory) — demands service · Services
- [Permitting and Environmental Review Services](/Services/Permitting_and_Environmental_Review_Services) — demands service · Services

### Outsources process

- [Directional Drilling and Measurement While Drilling](/Processes/Directional_Drilling_and_Measurement_While_Drilling) — outsources process · Processes
- [Deep Well Drilling](/Processes/Deep_Well_Drilling) — outsources process · Processes
- [Turbine and Power Block Fabrication](/Processes/Turbine_and_Power_Block_Fabrication) — outsources process · Processes
- [Environmental Permitting Studies](/Processes/Environmental_Permitting_Studies) — outsources process · Processes
- [Grid Interconnection Engineering](/Processes/Grid_Interconnection_Engineering) — outsources process · Processes
- [Seismic Site Survey](/Processes/Seismic_Site_Survey) — outsources process · Processes

### What it includes

- [Grant Requirement Mapping](/Tasks/Grant_Requirement_Mapping) — includes · Tasks
- [Parse Well Log Data](/Tasks/Parse_Well_Log_Data) — includes · Tasks
- [Simulate Thermal Fluid Flow](/Tasks/Simulate_Thermal_Fluid_Flow) — includes · Tasks
- [Draft NEPA Compliance Reports](/Tasks/Draft_NEPA_Compliance_Reports) — includes · Tasks
- [Extract PPA Contract Terms](/Tasks/Extract_PPA_Contract_Terms) — includes · Tasks
- [Compile Interconnection Queue Filings](/Tasks/Compile_Interconnection_Queue_Filings) — includes · Tasks
- [Calculate Drill Bit Wear](/Tasks/Calculate_Drill_Bit_Wear) — includes · Tasks

### Uses tool

- [Wellhead Pressure Monitoring Equipment](/Products/Wellhead_Pressure_Monitoring_Equipment) — uses tool · Products
- [Pumping wellheads](/Products/Pumping_wellheads) — uses tool · Products
- [Directional Boring Machines](/Products/Directional_Boring_Machines) — uses tool · Products
- [Organic Rankine Cycle Turbine](/Products/Organic_Rankine_Cycle_Turbine) — uses tool · Products
- [Downhole Temperature Logging Tool](/Products/Downhole_Temperature_Logging_Tool) — uses tool · Products
- [Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing Cable](/Products/Distributed_Fiber_Optic_Sensing_Cable) — uses tool · Products
- [Downhole Telemetry Sensors](/Products/Downhole_Telemetry_Sensors) — uses tool · Products

### What it uses

- [Schlumberger Petrel E&P](/Products/Schlumberger_Petrel_E&P) — uses · Products
- [ESRI ArcGIS Pro](/Products/ESRI_ArcGIS_Pro) — uses · Products
- [Aspen HYSYS](/Products/Aspen_HYSYS) — uses · Products
- [Landmark COMPASS](/Products/Landmark_COMPASS) — uses · Products
- [Ansys Fluent](/Products/Ansys_Fluent) — uses · Products
- [Leapfrog Geothermal](/Products/Leapfrog_Geothermal) — uses · Products

### Serves industry

- [Computer Facilities Management Services](/Industries/Computer_Facilities_Management_Services) — serves industry · Industries
- [Manufacturing](/Industries/Manufacturing) — serves industry · Industries
- [Utilities](/Industries/Utilities) — serves industry · Industries

### Processes it runs

- [Design software interfaces](/Processes/Design_software_interfaces) — runs · Processes
- [Procure-to-Pay Operations](/Processes/Procure-to-Pay_Operations) — runs · Processes
- [Lease Acquisition and Permitting](/Processes/Lease_Acquisition_and_Permitting) — runs · Processes
- [Generator Interconnection Queue Processing](/Processes/Generator_Interconnection_Queue_Processing) — runs · Processes
- [Thermodynamic algorithm development](/Processes/Thermodynamic_algorithm_development) — runs · Processes
- [Subsurface data ingestion](/Processes/Subsurface_data_ingestion) — runs · Processes
- [B2B technical sales](/Processes/B2B_technical_sales) — runs · Processes
- [Concept to Grant Funding](/Processes/Concept_to_Grant_Funding) — runs · Processes
- [Thermal Energy Generation](/Processes/Thermal_Energy_Generation) — runs · Processes
- [Subsurface Prospect Evaluation](/Processes/Subsurface_Prospect_Evaluation) — runs · Processes
- [Plan to Wellbore](/Processes/Plan_to_Wellbore) — runs · Processes
- [Originate to Contract](/Processes/Originate_to_Contract) — runs · Processes

### Signature role

- [Thermodynamic Systems Modeler](/JobTypes/Thermodynamic_Systems_Modeler) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Reservoir Engineer](/JobTypes/Reservoir_Engineer) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Project Development Manager](/JobTypes/Project_Development_Manager) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Drilling Engineer](/JobTypes/Drilling_Engineer) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Geoscientists](/JobTypes/Geoscientists) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Power Systems Engineers](/JobTypes/Power_Systems_Engineers) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Geothermal Drilling Engineers](/JobTypes/Geothermal_Drilling_Engineers) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Reservoir Engineers](/JobTypes/Reservoir_Engineers) — signature role · JobTypes

### Signature process

- [Working Fluid Selection and Loop Chemistry Design](/Processes/Working_Fluid_Selection_and_Loop_Chemistry_Design) — signature process · Processes
- [Pilot Plant Thermal Performance Testing](/Processes/Pilot_Plant_Thermal_Performance_Testing) — signature process · Processes
- [Geothermal Resource Site Screening](/Processes/Geothermal_Resource_Site_Screening) — signature process · Processes
- [Closed-Loop Wellbore Thermal Simulation](/Processes/Closed-Loop_Wellbore_Thermal_Simulation) — signature process · Processes
- [Reservoir Performance Validation](/Processes/Reservoir_Performance_Validation) — signature process · Processes
- [Power Block Integration](/Processes/Power_Block_Integration) — signature process · Processes
- [Pilot Well Field Construction](/Processes/Pilot_Well_Field_Construction) — signature process · Processes
- [Subsurface Thermal Modeling](/Processes/Subsurface_Thermal_Modeling) — signature process · Processes
- [Closed Loop Wellbore Design](/Processes/Closed_Loop_Wellbore_Design) — signature process · Processes

### Outsourced to

- [Engineering Procurement and Construction Firms](/CompanyTypes/Engineering_Procurement_and_Construction_Firms) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Geophysical Survey Firms](/CompanyTypes/Geophysical_Survey_Firms) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [EPC Contractors](/CompanyTypes/EPC_Contractors) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Directional Drilling Contractors](/CompanyTypes/Directional_Drilling_Contractors) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes

### Core activity

- [Designing Closed-Loop Geothermal Wellbore Architectures](/Activities/Designing_Closed-Loop_Geothermal_Wellbore_Architectures) — core activity · Activities
- [Modeling Subsurface Heat Transfer and Working-Fluid Circulation](/Activities/Modeling_Subsurface_Heat_Transfer_and_Working-Fluid_Circulation) — core activity · Activities
- [Negotiating Power Purchase Agreements for Baseload Geothermal Output](/Activities/Negotiating_Power_Purchase_Agreements_for_Baseload_Geothermal_Output) — core activity · Activities
- [Piloting Deep Directional Drilling Campaigns](/Activities/Piloting_Deep_Directional_Drilling_Campaigns) — core activity · Activities
- [Operating Energy Plants](/Activities/Operating_Energy_Plants) — core activity · Activities
- [Modeling Reservoir Thermal Performance](/Activities/Modeling_Reservoir_Thermal_Performance) — core activity · Activities
- [Drilling Subsurface Wells](/Activities/Drilling_Subsurface_Wells) — core activity · Activities
- [Designing Engineered Systems](/Activities/Designing_Engineered_Systems) — core activity · Activities

### Supplies to

- [Industrial Heat Consumers](/CompanyTypes/Industrial_Heat_Consumers) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Electric Utilities](/CompanyTypes/Electric_Utilities) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Data Center Operators](/CompanyTypes/Data_Center_Operators) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Industrial Heat Offtakers](/CompanyTypes/Industrial_Heat_Offtakers) — supplies to · CompanyTypes

### Supplied by

- [Turbine Manufacturers](/CompanyTypes/Turbine_Manufacturers) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Steel Casing Manufacturers](/CompanyTypes/Steel_Casing_Manufacturers) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Oilfield Services Companies](/CompanyTypes/Oilfield_Services_Companies) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Drilling Contractors](/CompanyTypes/Drilling_Contractors) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Downhole Tool Suppliers](/CompanyTypes/Downhole_Tool_Suppliers) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Turbine Equipment Manufacturers](/CompanyTypes/Turbine_Equipment_Manufacturers) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Drilling Rig Contractors](/CompanyTypes/Drilling_Rig_Contractors) — supplied by · CompanyTypes

### Forward integrates into

- [Independent Power Producers](/CompanyTypes/Independent_Power_Producers) — forward integrates into · CompanyTypes
- [Electric Power Utilities](/CompanyTypes/Electric_Power_Utilities) — forward integrates into · CompanyTypes

### Provides

- [Geothermal Project Development](/Services/Geothermal_Project_Development) — provides · Services
- [Geothermal Heat Supply](/Services/Geothermal_Heat_Supply) — provides · Services
- [Baseload Geothermal Power Generation](/Services/Baseload_Geothermal_Power_Generation) — provides · Services
- [Subsurface Heat Engineering Consulting](/Services/Subsurface_Heat_Engineering_Consulting) — provides · Services

### Problems this exposes

- [the geologist's fault-block and in-situ-stress interpretation must commit multilateral lateral targets before any pilot-well core confirms the hot-dry-rock structure](/Problems/the_geologist's_fault-block_and_in-situ-stress_interpretation_must_commit_multilateral_lateral_targets_before_any_pilot-well_core_confirms_the_hot-dry-rock_structure) — exposes problem · Problems
- [high-temperature casing, cement, and working-fluid materials the scientist must qualify have no hot-dry-rock field-life data to certify against for the PPA term](/Problems/high-temperature_casing,_cement,_and_working-fluid_materials_the_scientist_must_qualify_have_no_hot-dry-rock_field-life_data_to_certify_against_for_the_PPA_term) — exposes problem · Problems
- [downhole material-degradation rates the scientist models can't be validated until the pilot well's circulation history exists](/Problems/downhole_material-degradation_rates_the_scientist_models_can't_be_validated_until_the_pilot_well's_circulation_history_exists) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Power-Marketing must name a single dispatchable MW for a term sheet while the resource is expressible only as a confidence band, so commercialization commits a number engineering won't certify](/Problems/Power-Marketing_must_name_a_single_dispatchable_MW_for_a_term_sheet_while_the_resource_is_expressible_only_as_a_confidence_band,_so_commercialization_commits_a_number_engineering_won't_certify) — exposes problem · Problems
- [industrial-heat vs grid-power offtake chosen by Power-Marketing fixes the wellhead-temperature spec Thermal-Systems must design to, yet no buyer signs until the spec is fixed](/Problems/industrial-heat_vs_grid-power_offtake_chosen_by_Power-Marketing_fixes_the_wellhead-temperature_spec_Thermal-Systems_must_design_to,_yet_no_buyer_signs_until_the_spec_is_fixed) — exposes problem · Problems
- [rig-release timing owned by Drilling-and-Well-Construction is gated by Reservoir-Performance-Validation data that only returns after circulation, so the spread idles on day-rate awaiting a sign-off the drill team cannot trigger](/Problems/rig-release_timing_owned_by_Drilling-and-Well-Construction_is_gated_by_Reservoir-Performance-Validation_data_that_only_returns_after_circulation,_so_the_spread_idles_on_day-rate_awaiting_a_sign-off_the_drill_team_cannot_trigger) — exposes problem · Problems
- [a manufacturing direct-heat offtaker needs a delivered-temperature floor written into the PPA, but the closed-loop design can only underwrite inlet temperature at the wellhead, leaving the surface-loss gap uncontracted between the parties](/Problems/a_manufacturing_direct-heat_offtaker_needs_a_delivered-temperature_floor_written_into_the_PPA,_but_the_closed-loop_design_can_only_underwrite_inlet_temperature_at_the_wellhead,_leaving_the_surface-loss_gap_uncontracted_between_the_parties) — exposes problem · Problems
- [the interconnection team must file a fixed injection profile into the ISO queue study while the closed-loop resource is still R&D-stage, so a queue position is bought against an output the subsurface team can't yet certify](/Problems/the_interconnection_team_must_file_a_fixed_injection_profile_into_the_ISO_queue_study_while_the_closed-loop_resource_is_still_R&D-stage,_so_a_queue_position_is_bought_against_an_output_the_subsurface_team_can't_yet_certify) — exposes problem · Problems
- [the contracted survey firm delivers resolution at a fixed grid spacing that caps the thermal model's lender-facing confidence, but the survey scope is locked before the model knows which fault block actually needs tighter coverage](/Problems/the_contracted_survey_firm_delivers_resolution_at_a_fixed_grid_spacing_that_caps_the_thermal_model's_lender-facing_confidence,_but_the_survey_scope_is_locked_before_the_model_knows_which_fault_block_actually_needs_tighter_coverage) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Government Affairs grant milestone disbursements gated by R&D pilot-well validation dates the Subsurface team can't commit to, stranding non-dilutive funding cadence](/Problems/Government_Affairs_grant_milestone_disbursements_gated_by_R&D_pilot-well_validation_dates_the_Subsurface_team_can't_commit_to,_stranding_non-dilutive_funding_cadence) — exposes problem · Problems
- [outsourced Directional Drilling Contractor's lateral placement deviation in hot dry rock only confirmed by Reservoir Performance Validation after circulation, splitting LCOE-overrun liability](/Problems/outsourced_Directional_Drilling_Contractor's_lateral_placement_deviation_in_hot_dry_rock_only_confirmed_by_Reservoir_Performance_Validation_after_circulation,_splitting_LCOE-overrun_liability) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Power-block-integration heat-rate is specced against a constant working-fluid inlet temperature that subsurface thermal drawdown will erode over the contract term](/Problems/Power-block-integration_heat-rate_is_specced_against_a_constant_working-fluid_inlet_temperature_that_subsurface_thermal_drawdown_will_erode_over_the_contract_term) — exposes problem · Problems
- [EPC-contractor power-block delivery is scoped to a fixed reservoir output the Subsurface team can't guarantee until the pilot well validates, forcing turbine sizing before the resource is known](/Problems/EPC-contractor_power-block_delivery_is_scoped_to_a_fixed_reservoir_output_the_Subsurface_team_can't_guarantee_until_the_pilot_well_validates,_forcing_turbine_sizing_before_the_resource_is_known) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Manufacturing direct-heat offtakers need delivered-temperature guarantees the R&D-stage closed-loop design can't underwrite, blocking the industrial-heat PPAs the grants narrative assumes](/Problems/Manufacturing_direct-heat_offtakers_need_delivered-temperature_guarantees_the_R&D-stage_closed-loop_design_can't_underwrite,_blocking_the_industrial-heat_PPAs_the_grants_narrative_assumes) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Grid-interconnection queue position is set by the Utility offtaker's ISO study process, stranding the Power Marketing team's PPA term before the pilot well field validates output](/Problems/Grid-interconnection_queue_position_is_set_by_the_Utility_offtaker's_ISO_study_process,_stranding_the_Power_Marketing_team's_PPA_term_before_the_pilot_well_field_validates_output) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Outsourced geophysical survey resolution caps the subsurface thermal model's confidence the reservoir-performance validation must certify to lenders](/Problems/Outsourced_geophysical_survey_resolution_caps_the_subsurface_thermal_model's_confidence_the_reservoir-performance_validation_must_certify_to_lenders) — exposes problem · Problems
- [permitting and induced-seismicity monitoring for deep injection/circulation](/Problems/permitting_and_induced-seismicity_monitoring_for_deep_injection%2Fcirculation) — exposes problem · Problems
- [proving long-term thermal drawdown of the rock reservoir without decades of field data](/Problems/proving_long-term_thermal_drawdown_of_the_rock_reservoir_without_decades_of_field_data) — exposes problem · Problems
- [PPA bankability when the resource model relies on unproven sustained heat-extraction rates](/Problems/PPA_bankability_when_the_resource_model_relies_on_unproven_sustained_heat-extraction_rates) — exposes problem · Problems
- [wellbore sealing and working-fluid containment in the closed-loop (vs EGS) circulation design](/Problems/wellbore_sealing_and_working-fluid_containment_in_the_closed-loop_(vs_EGS)_circulation_design) — exposes problem · Problems
- [directional drilling accuracy to land multilateral wells in hot dry rock](/Problems/directional_drilling_accuracy_to_land_multilateral_wells_in_hot_dry_rock) — exposes problem · Problems
- [drilling-cost overruns on deep closed-loop laterals where rig day-rates dominate the LCOE](/Problems/drilling-cost_overruns_on_deep_closed-loop_laterals_where_rig_day-rates_dominate_the_LCOE) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Originate Utility Power Agreements](/Problems/Originate_Utility_Power_Agreements) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Secure Deep Drilling Capital](/Problems/Secure_Deep_Drilling_Capital) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Recruit Directional Drilling Engineers](/Problems/Recruit_Directional_Drilling_Engineers) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Procure High-Temperature Casings](/Problems/Procure_High-Temperature_Casings) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Minimize Drill Bit Wear](/Problems/Minimize_Drill_Bit_Wear) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Forecast Subsurface Thermal Drawdown](/Problems/Forecast_Subsurface_Thermal_Drawdown) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Compete With Utility-Scale Solar](/Problems/Compete_With_Utility-Scale_Solar) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Accelerate Federal Land Permitting](/Problems/Accelerate_Federal_Land_Permitting) — exposes problem · Problems

### Industries where this operates

- [Professional Scientific and Technical Services](/Industries/Professional_Scientific_and_Technical_Services) — operates in · Industries
- [Mining Quarrying and Oil and Gas Extraction](/Industries/Mining_Quarrying_and_Oil_and_Gas_Extraction) — operates in · Industries
- [Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services](/Industries/Professional,_Scientific,_and_Technical_Services) — operates in · Industries

### Signature occupation

- [Mechanical Engineers](/Occupations/Mechanical_Engineers) — signature occupation · Occupations
- [Petroleum Engineers](/Occupations/Petroleum_Engineers) — signature occupation · Occupations

### Has governance model

- [Board Approval](/DecisionStructure/Board_Approval) — has governance model · DecisionStructure

### Has size

- [Small](/CompanySize/Small) — has size · CompanySize

### Has operational model

- [Team Owned](/OperationalModel/Team_Owned) — has operational model · OperationalModel

### Latent gaps

- [PPA Contract Analyst](/Opportunities/PPA_Contract_Analyst) — latent gap · Opportunities
- [Federal Permitting Automation](/Opportunities/Federal_Permitting_Automation) — latent gap · Opportunities
- [Drill Wear Telemetry](/Opportunities/Drill_Wear_Telemetry) — latent gap · Opportunities
- [Drawdown Simulation API](/Opportunities/Drawdown_Simulation_API) — latent gap · Opportunities

### Where it competes

- [Utility-Scale Solar And Storage](/Markets/Utility-Scale_Solar_And_Storage) — competes in · Markets
- [Enhanced Geothermal Systems](/Markets/Enhanced_Geothermal_Systems) — competes in · Markets
- [Small Modular Nuclear Reactors](/Markets/Small_Modular_Nuclear_Reactors) — competes in · Markets
- [Subsidized Fossil Fuel Generation](/Markets/Subsidized_Fossil_Fuel_Generation) — competes in · Markets

### Opportunities surfaced

- [Predictive Thermal Reservoir Modeling](/Opportunities/Predictive_Thermal_Reservoir_Modeling) — surfaces · Opportunities
- [Dynamic ORC Output Tuning](/Opportunities/Dynamic_ORC_Output_Tuning) — surfaces · Opportunities
- [Automated Drilling Path Optimization](/Opportunities/Automated_Drilling_Path_Optimization) — surfaces · Opportunities

### Departments

- [Subsurface and Geosciences](/Departments/Subsurface_and_Geosciences) — has department · Departments
- [Research and Development](/Departments/Research_and_Development) — has department · Departments
- [Project Development and Permitting](/Departments/Project_Development_and_Permitting) — has department · Departments
- [Government Affairs and Grants](/Departments/Government_Affairs_and_Grants) — has department · Departments
- [Drilling and Well Construction](/Departments/Drilling_and_Well_Construction) — has department · Departments
- [Grid Interconnection](/Departments/Grid_Interconnection) — has department · Departments
- [Power Marketing and Commercialization](/Departments/Power_Marketing_and_Commercialization) — has department · Departments
- [Thermal Systems Engineering](/Departments/Thermal_Systems_Engineering) — has department · Departments

### Sold via

- [Direct outbound technical sales](/Channels/Direct_outbound_technical_sales) — sells via · Channels
- [Geothermal energy conferences](/Channels/Geothermal_energy_conferences) — sells via · Channels
- [Engineering training webinars](/Channels/Engineering_training_webinars) — sells via · Channels
- [Academic journal sponsorships](/Channels/Academic_journal_sponsorships) — sells via · Channels

### Partners

- [Material testing laboratories](/Partners/Material_testing_laboratories) — partners · Partners
- [Energy policy consultants](/Partners/Energy_policy_consultants) — partners · Partners
- [Directional drilling contractors](/Partners/Directional_drilling_contractors) — partners · Partners
- [Cloud computing providers](/Partners/Cloud_computing_providers) — partners · Partners

### What it needs

- [Proprietary thermodynamic models](/Resources/Proprietary_thermodynamic_models) — needs · Resources
- [In-house geophysics experts](/Resources/In-house_geophysics_experts) — needs · Resources
- [Geological dataset repository](/Resources/Geological_dataset_repository) — needs · Resources
- [Cloud computing infrastructure](/Resources/Cloud_computing_infrastructure) — needs · Resources

### Who it serves

- [Advanced geothermal startups](/Customers/Advanced_geothermal_startups) — serves · Customers
- [Geothermal project developers](/Customers/Geothermal_project_developers) — serves · Customers
- [Thermal reservoir engineers](/Customers/Thermal_reservoir_engineers) — serves · Customers
- [Well construction managers](/Customers/Well_construction_managers) — serves · Customers

### Roles it staffs

- [Directional Drilling Engineer](/JobTypes/Directional_Drilling_Engineer) — staffs · JobTypes
- [Thermal Reservoir Engineer](/JobTypes/Thermal_Reservoir_Engineer) — staffs · JobTypes
- [Structural Geologist](/JobTypes/Structural_Geologist) — staffs · JobTypes
- [Power Marketing Director](/JobTypes/Power_Marketing_Director) — staffs · JobTypes
- [Materials Scientist](/JobTypes/Materials_Scientist) — staffs · JobTypes
- [Interconnection Specialist](/JobTypes/Interconnection_Specialist) — staffs · JobTypes
- [Drilling Operations Manager](/JobTypes/Drilling_Operations_Manager) — staffs · JobTypes
- [Closed-Loop Systems Architect](/JobTypes/Closed-Loop_Systems_Architect) — staffs · JobTypes

### Who works here

- [Management Occupations](/Occupations/Management_Occupations) — typically employs · Occupations
- [Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations](/Occupations/Installation,_Maintenance,_and_Repair_Occupations) — typically employs · Occupations
- [Industrial Machinery Installation, Repair, and Maintenance Workers](/Occupations/Industrial_Machinery_Installation,_Repair,_and_Maintenance_Workers) — typically employs · Occupations
- [Construction and Extraction Occupations](/Occupations/Construction_and_Extraction_Occupations) — typically employs · Occupations
- [Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations](/Occupations/Other_Installation,_Maintenance,_and_Repair_Occupations) — typically employs · Occupations
- [Plant and System Operators](/Occupations/Plant_and_System_Operators) — typically employs · Occupations
- [Power Plant Operators](/Occupations/Power_Plant_Operators) — typically employs · Occupations
- [Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers](/Occupations/Power_Plant_Operators,_Distributors,_and_Dispatchers) — typically employs · Occupations
- [Production Occupations](/Occupations/Production_Occupations) — typically employs · Occupations
- [Industrial Machinery Mechanics](/Occupations/Industrial_Machinery_Mechanics) — typically employs · Occupations