The Geothermal Drilling Organization

摘要

The GDO encourages commercialization of emerging cost-reducing technologies and fosters a spirit of cooperation among the various segments of the geothermal industry. For Sandia, the GDO also serves as a mechanism for learning the industry's drilling problems and for transferring technology. The GDO is composed primarily of geothermal operators and service companies. The objective of the GDO is to reduce geothermal drilling costs by developing and commercializing new tools, materials, and techniques in cost-shared projects with industry. Industry shares at least 50% of the cost of the project (in reality, often much more). GDO meetings are held quarterly.