Drilling for Geothermal Energy: Navigating Challenges and Innovations

This chapter explores the intricacies of geothermal well drilling, detailing the uncertainties in predicting underground conditions and the role of digital twins in decision-making. It highlights the advances in AI and probabilistic modeling that enhance the exploration process, coupled with the story of a New Mexico geothermal site that overcame historical obstacles through modern techniques. The emotional and high-stakes nature of drilling is vividly recounted, emphasizing the thrill of hitting a productive geothermal reservoir.