Utah Geothermal Network
The Utah Geothermal Network (UGeN) is a collaborative community built to connect people, projects, and ideas across Utah’s growing geothermal landscape. Inspired by the Utah Geothermal Working Group (active from 2004 to 2009), we carry forward the tradition of open, recurring gatherings where members share technical insights, project updates, and research findings on every aspect of geothermal resources. Our mission is to create a welcoming, non-competitive space for knowledge exchange that advances research, education, and real-world opportunities in geothermal energy. UGeN fosters collaboration and sparks new possibilities for geothermal development in Utah by bringing together researchers, professionals, students, and community stakeholders. Membership is free and open to anyone interested in Utah’s geothermal resources.
Upcoming Meetings:
Quarterly Meeting
November 6th, 12:00–1:00 p.m. – Utah Geological Survey, Utah Core Research Center: 240 North Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6100
Announcements, roundtable discussion, and technical talks:
- Characterizing EGS Reservoir Rocks at Utah FORGE – Clay Jones (EGI)
- What’s the Point? Geothermal Assets and Applications at The Point of the Mountain – Cary Smith (Sound Geothermal) and John McLennan (EGI)
Social Mixer
January – Date and location TBD in Salt Lake City, UT
*Attendees are responsible for the cost of their beverages and food
Connect With Us!
UGeN invites engagement from anyone interested in expanding the state’s understanding and use of geothermal resources. Relevant themes include resource exploration and site characterization, resource development for power generation and direct-use heating, and research & development on emergent geothermal topics. For our quarterly meetings, we welcome proposals for brief technical presentations and discussion topics that could benefit from community feedback. UGeN also serves as a networking platform to connect individuals and organizations with shared interests and expertise. Members may explore our YouTube channel, where recordings of previous technical presentations are available.
- Email: utahgeothermalnetwork@gmail.com
- YouTube: @UtahGeothermalNetwork
- LinkedIn: UGeN LinkedIn Page
Conveners:
Christian Hardwick
Utah Geological Survey
Eugene Szymanski
Utah Geological Survey
Aileen Zebrowski
ResFrac Corp
Alex Brettmann
University of Utah, Dept. of Geology & Geophysics
Connect With Us!
UGeN invites engagement from anyone interested in expanding the state’s understanding and use of geothermal resources. Relevant themes include resource exploration and site characterization, resource development for power generation and direct-use heating, and research & development on emergent geothermal topics. For our quarterly meetings, we welcome proposals for brief technical presentations and discussion topics that could benefit from community feedback. UGeN also serves as a networking platform to connect individuals and organizations with shared interests and expertise. Members may explore our YouTube channel, where recordings of previous technical presentations are available.
- Email: utahgeothermalnetwork@gmail.com
- YouTube: @UtahGeothermalNetwork
- LinkedIn: UGeN LinkedIn Page
Conveners:
Christian Hardwick
Utah Geological Survey
Eugene Szymanski
Utah Geological Survey
Aileen Zebrowski
ResFrac Corp
Alex Brettmann
University of Utah, Dept. of Geology & Geophysics
