The geothermal market has established itself as a leading segment of green energy initiatives around the world, and these projects rely on specialized technologies and services to extract heat from wells. With our global reach and innovative product portfolio, NOV is uniquely positioned to support the growth of geothermal operations worldwide.
Geothermal Solutions
Reliable technologies and efficient service for your geothermal projects
We’ve maintained a solid presence in the drive for renewable energy, delivering proven products, reliable services, and engineering expertise for geothermal applications for several decades.
Whether you’re an operator independently completing geothermal wells, a drilling contractor seeking to expand your capabilities, or a service company in need of specialized tools, we work with you to provide services and equipment that help complete your wells as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.
The right geothermal solutions
Your geothermal drilling projects require tools and equipment that can withstand high temperatures and hard, heterogeneous rocks. As a leading manufacturing company, we know how to design fit-for-purpose technologies that deliver success in harsh environments. Along with our robust, reliable tools, and our global support network, we work with you to select the right products that ensure performance improvements in your operations.
Our history of success is built on our extensive portfolio of technologies, and we offer more than 70 products and services to address your geothermal needs. This geothermal toolbox allows us to collaborate as an active partner in the development of your assets or to serve as a comprehensive, turnkey provider for your projects. With a range of customized business models, we leverage multiple NOV product lines to empower your efforts around integrated geothermal solutions, helping you tackle your toughest operational and financial challenges.
Delivering performance around the world
We’ve seen sustained success in geothermal applications across many of these product lines, including Phoenix™ drill bits, drilling motors, TK™ Coatings, and land drilling rigs just to name a few.
Drill bits
ReedHycalog’s drill bits have drilled some of the longest and fastest intervals in geothermal wells around the world. From a 67% higher ROP with a single bit run in New Zealand to completing a well with Utah FORGE 60 days ahead of schedule, we’re positioned to equip you with the most advanced drilling technologies for your geothermal applications.
TK™ Coatings
Tuboscope’s proven line of TK™ Corrosion control products have been used in a variety of geothermal projects throughout the Netherlands, Germany and France since 2003. In addition to unmatched corrosion protection, Tube-Kote™ coatings prevent deposit mitigation and improve laminar flow efficiency.
Composite solutions
We know handling geothermal brine is not easy and only the toughest equipment can handle the job. Our corrosion-resistant piping systems and tanks have been used in a variety of applications such as acid and chemical handling, bioreactor systems, fire water, cooling water, and scrubber systems. Composite solutions reduce maintenance and eliminate the need for exotic alloys, providing the long-term performance needed in geothermal power plants.
Land drilling rigs
The complexity of a geothermal well demands that drilling solutions be advanced, proven, simple, and clean. NOV provides completely integrated drilling technologies for a wide range of geothermal applications that have a minimal footprint during installation and operation.
Featured News
Breaking ground: drill bits and the Utah FORGE geothermal project
Drilling deep at the the Utah FORGE project requires developing the right tools for the job, such as strong drill bits.
Innovative liner technology keeps corrosion at bay in geothermal wells
How can geothermal operators manage corrosion challenges in their wells? NOV’s proven TK-Liner system promises a reliable, cost-effective solution.
Resources
NOV Geothermal Solutions Brochure
Geothermal Production Well - Case Study
Phoenix Series Drill Bits for Geothermal Drilling Applications Brochure
Geothermal Well Construction Products Brochure
Magnetic Multishot Survey Tool Larderello Geothermal Field Case StudyMagnetic Multishot Survey Tool (MMT) successfully run in Larderello geothermal field for four years, proving its reliability and delivering optimal results.
Tolteq iSeries France Case StudyTolteq™ Hellfire iSeries MWD successfully run in Hot-Hole 200°C, 5447m deep Geothermal well in France
ReedHycalog Sets New Performance Benchmarks with Phoenix Drill Bits in New Zealand Case Study
FTKC76 Phoenix Series Drill Bit broke interval record in the 1st run Sorik Geothermal Case Study
Successful Germany Geothermal Liner System Installations Case Study
Longest and Heaviest Geothermal Liner Hanger Installation Case Study
One-Trip Liner Hanger and Gravel Pack Installation Case Study
Hungary Thermal Heating Project Case Study
Geothermal Centron Downhole Tubing Austria Case Study
Grant Prideco GEO Drill Pipe Flyer