Drilling Demo Day at NY-GEO 2025

PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES - APRIL 22
CELEBRATING EARTH DAY

DRILLING DEMONSTRATION

THE HEAT BENEATH OUR FEET

We're excited to offer a Geothermal Borehole Drilling showcase ahead of NY-GEO 2025. This event will showcase our drilling community to learn what goes into drilling, piping, and grouting a borehole.

In addition to the drilling demo, the showcase will also feature:

Drift Monitoring / USGS
Butt and Loop Fusion demonstrations / F.W.Webb and Morris Pipe
Thermal Conductivity Testing / Aztech Geothermal
Mud School / The Developed Well Group
Geothermal Drilling Operations 101 / Brightcore
Drones and Drilling / Borelogic
GHP Demo Trailer / Miller Proctor Nickolas, Inc.

Thank You to our host for what is sure to be a great day!

DRILLERS

HAWK DRILLING Co., INC
Will be setting casing using mud rotary drilling methods using our 2019 Epiroc DB40 drilling rig and Mudslayer M350 Mud reclaiming system. Mud rotary drilling uses high-density fluids (mud) to maintain an open and stable borehole, which is necessary for casing installation. This method is particularly useful in areas with wet and loose ground conditions.

ROSICK DRILLING
Draws on years of local expertise to create both vertical and horizontal closed loops. They also drill high-production wells for standing column geothermal systems. Rosick will be drilling a borehole for the USGS monitoring demonstration.

TERRA SONIC
The TSi 150CC Sonic Drill Rig is the most powerful sonic rig on a small platform in the world. It brings full Terra Sonic power and innovation to a compact footprint for remarkable flexibility and versatility. The track-mounted 150CC easily reaches limited-access areas and tough terrain. Remote control tracking makes the 150CC ideal for use in tighter spaces.

BRIGHTCORE ENERGY
Presented alongside their Comacchio MC 5D rig, Tracey Odgen, SVP of Drilling Operations, will present "Geothermal Drilling Operations 101". The presentation covers drill rig types, equipment, drilling methods, live drilling, looping, grouting, and testing procedures.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS
To ensure your comfort throughout the day, your registration includes snacks, water, lunch, and scheduled breaks. All attendees must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, hardsole shoes. The walk from motor coach to drill site is on uneven dirt - a construction site. We will provide all necessary PPE, but you are welcome to bring your own.

EXAMPLE Agenda:

8:30 am - Depart Saratoga Hilton for BOCES Saratoga, Drilling Demonstration
10:30 am - Depart BOCES for your selected Geothermal Site Tour
2:00 - 3:00 pm - Return to Drilling Demonstration for Pipe and Grouting
4:00 - 5:00 pm - Return to Saratoga Hilton

Space is limited, and a $100 tour fee applies. Don't miss this unique opportunity to kick off NY-GEO 2025!