Introduction to geothermal drilling

Abstract

This paper presents all aspects and requirements considered when drilling in a new field. It looks at the equipment and personnel, the statutory requirements to be mate before drilling, preparation of the new field before drilling starts, the logistical management of the actual drilling operations, management of the drilling contract and management of the information gathered during the actual drilling. This paper is meant to provide an overview of what is to be done for those planning to start drilling in a new field. Drilling is the last stage of exploration where the existence of the resource is confirmed by actual drilling into the reservoir. After proving the resource, the extent of the resource within a field is determined before finally carrying out production drilling.