Bill Heins - Chief Geoscientist of Getech

Geothermal energy is poised for a revolution, and it all starts beneath our feet. Bill Heins, a licensed professional geologist with over 35 years of experience, joins the show to break down the challenges and opportunities in geothermal drilling and exploration. From his time at ExxonMobil to his current work at Getech and Ammonite Resources, Bill has tackled complex subsurface problems across the energy sector.In this episode, we explore the role of advanced modeling, geophysical techniques, and risk analysis in unlocking geothermal potential, how lessons from oil and gas are driving innovation, and why deep drilling and data-driven exploration could be the key to scaling geothermal as a reliable energy source. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit geothermalweekly.substack.com