Conference
The SMU Geothermal Lab is hosting our 7th international energy conference and workshop, Power Plays: Geothermal Energy in Oil and Gas Fields, May 18-20, 2015 on the SMU Campus in Dallas, Texas. 

Over 200 individuals in field operations, project development, technology, finance, engineering and resource assessment from the geothermal, oil, gas and renewable energy sectors are expected to attend. 

The conference goal is to connect attendees with the knowledge, technical expertise and equipment options they need to successfully transition an existing oil or gas field into an electricity-generating system. To that end, speaker presentations are delivered as a plenary session with several breaks designed for networking.

Topics of discussion include power generation from flare gas, waste-heat and geothermal fluids, along with research updates on induced seismicity, onshore and offshore thermal maturation, Play Fairway Analysis and basin modeling. SMU researchers will present results from their Fall 2014 Eastern North American Margin Community Seismic Experiment (ENAM CSE) research. In addition, equipment such as one-well systems, desalination and other new technologies will be explored. Registration is open.  

Workshop
A pre-conference workshop on May 18th, A Primer on Geothermal Energy Resources, provides a focused introduction for those new to the geothermal and energy communities. Four Continuing Education Credits are provided. The workshop is limited to the first 50 registrants to provide a classroom atmosphere with ample time for questions and answers. Registration is open.  

Sponsorship
Conference sponsorship enables the SMU Geothermal Lab to continue our mission of geothermal education, outreach and research. Contact Cathy Chickering Pace at catherine@smu.edu or 214-768-1510 to learn more.  

Speakers and Posters
Check out the list of speakers and poster presentations. A preliminary agenda is available.  

Registration
Registration for the two-day conference is open. Registration for the half-day workshop is open, with participation limited to the first 50 registrants. 

Hotels, Maps, Parking, etc.
We have information on hotels, maps, directions and parking available here. 

Contact Us
Contact Maria Richards at mrichard@smu.edu or 214-768-1975 for more information, or with questions, comments and suggestions. Additional contact information is available here.

See you in May!