Report on the Sandia-NEDO Geothermal Drilling R and D Workshop May 26-27, 1999

摘要

Representatives from the United States and Japan convened a workshop to exchange information regarding their respective research and development (R&D) programs on geothermal drilling. Sandia National Laboratories and Japans New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) co-sponsored this event. Technical and executive presentations made during the workshop provided an overview of the diverse geothermal drilling research projects and facilities supported by NEDO and by Sandia. In addition, workshop participants discussed potential opportunities for enhanced Sandia/NEDO communication and possibilities for future cooperative R&D efforts. This report documents the workshop agenda and participants, and summarizes the content of the presentations and discussions.