Ali Nassereddine is pursuing a Master of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering. With a Bachelor of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering from the Lebanese American University, Ali’s academic background reflects a strong focus on energy sustainability.

Ali is a graduate research assistant for the Center for Rock & Fluid Multiphysics. He is working on a US Department of Energy project that involves evaluating the feasibility of drilling two adjacent high-temperature geothermal wells up to a total true vertical depth of 20,000 feet in the DJ Basin, Colorado. This project entails the use of cutting-edge drilling technologies to ensure safety and efficiency.

As part of this research, Ali is focusing on reservoir modeling and simulation, data analysis, and conducting case studies of successful geothermal projects. The primary objective of Ali’s research is to evaluate the efficiency of different reservoir simulation settings, including open and closed-hole systems, and the feasibility of implementing an enhanced closed-loop geothermal system.

To achieve this goal, Ali is leveraging numerical simulations using CMG to model geothermal reservoir behavior accurately. This approach allows for a comprehensive evaluation of various operating conditions and well layouts, thereby determining their impact on the geothermal system’s efficiency. Overall, Ali’s research is poised to offer critical insights that can inform future geothermal energy projects and contribute to the transition to more sustainable energy practices.