The GEODE Consortium, a first-of-its-kind collaboration led by Project InnerSpace and the Society of Petroleum Engineers and funded by the US Department of Energy, is hosting two Datathons, providing participants with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, enhance their data science skills, and solve real-world geothermal challenges.
These Datathons will bring together students, young professionals, and industry enthusiasts to collaborate, analyze real industry datasets, and develop data-driven solutions. Participants will gain valuable exposure to geothermal exploration and engineering challenges while competing for exciting prizes.
GEODE is launching two specialized Datathons, each focusing on a unique aspect of geothermal, oil and gas, and data science.
Geoscience Datathon
- Participants will dive into subsurface data, analyzing geological and geophysical datasets to identify blind geothermal systems.
- The challenge involves leveraging advanced data science techniques, including feature engineering, predictive modeling, and data visualization to derive meaningful insights.
- This competition encourages creativity in interpreting complex subsurface data for geothermal exploration.
Engineering Datathon
- Competitors will analyze well testing data from extended well tests to optimize well completion designs.
- The challenge requires participants to extract insights from various monitoring techniques, including microseismic, fiber-optic, and tracer datasets.
- The goal is to infer flow partition between production zones and improve operational strategies.
Teams will be evaluated on predictive accuracy, creativity, and the actionability of their insights.
Event Timeline and Key Dates
- 22 January: Team registration opens (closes 24 February)
- Week of 17 February: Pre-Datathon guide sessions and data release for both competitions
- 28 March: Submission deadline for Datathon entries
- 15 April: Final presentations and prize ceremony
Participation Rules and Requirements
- US-based participants only. Due to federal funding, participation is limited to those in the US, but foreign nationals working/studying in the US are welcome.
- Participants can compete individually or in teams of up to five members.
- Students, young professionals, and anyone passionate about geothermal energy can join.
- Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. While learning from online resources and using open-source code is encouraged, plagiarism will result in disqualification.
- Only open-source frameworks are allowed. Participants must use open-source tools and frameworks.
- GEODE and its sponsors do not claim ownership of any intellectual property generated during the event. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to share their workflows as open source.
- By joining, participants agree to allow GEODE to mention their involvement and appear in event-related photos and videos. Personal details will not be shared without consent.
- GEODE reserves the right to modify the rules as needed during the event.
Unleash your potential and contribute to the future of geothermal energy!