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Geothermal Energy Expert

Publications

Articles
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Aydin H., Akin S., and Senturk E. (2020). A proxy model for determining reservoir pressure and temperature for geothermal wells. Geothermics Vol. 88, November 2020, 101916
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Merey,S., Aydin, H., and Eren, T. (2020). Design of electrical submersible pumps in methane hydrate production wells: A case study in Nankai trough methane hydrates. Upstream Oil and Gas Technology, Volume 5, October 2020, 100023
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Aydin, H., Merey, S. (2021). Potential of Geothermal Energy Production from Depleted Gas Fields: A Case Study of Dodan Field, Turkey. Renewable Energy 164 (2021) 1076-1088
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Aydin, H., Akin, S. (2021) Estimation of upcoming problems in Alaşehir geothermal field using a numerical reservoir model. Arabian Journal of Geosciences volume 14, Article number: 562 (2021).
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Haklidir F.T., Sengun, R., Aydin, H. 2021. Characterization and Comparison of geothermal fluids geochemistry within the Kızıldere Geothermal Field in Turkey: New findings with power capacity expanding studies. Geothermics Vol. 94. March 2021, 102110.
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Aydin, H., Merey, Ş. 2021. Design of Electrical Submersible Pump system in geothermal wells: A case study from West Anatolia, Turkey. Energy Volume 230, 1 September 2021, 120891.
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Aydin, H., Merey, Ş. 2021. The effect of gas production from deeper conventional gas reservoirs on shallower gas hydrate layer stability: A case study in the conditions of the Sakarya gas field, Western. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, Volume 93, 104103.
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Aydin, H., Özen Balaban, T., Bülbül, A., Merey, Ş., Tarcan, G. 2022. Determining the most representative reservoir model for the shallow depth salihli geothermal reservoir in Turkey using tracer test. Heat and Masss Transfer (2022).
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Aslan, G., Aydin, H., Cakir, Z. 2022. Wide-area ground deformation monitoring in geothermal fields in western Turkey. Turkish J Earth Sci(2022) 31: 247-259.
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Temizel, C., Odi, U., Balaji, K., Aydin, H., Santos, J.E. 2023. Classifying Facies in 3D Digital Rock Images Using Supervised and Unsupervised Approaches. Energies 2022, 15, 7660. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15207660
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Temizel, C., Aydin, H., Hosgor, F.B., Yegin, C., Kabir, C.S. 2023. Green Energy Sources Reduce Carbon Footprint of Oil & Gas Industry Processes: A Review.
Journal of Energy and Power Technology 2023, Volume 5, Issue 1.
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Aydin, H., Akin, S. CO2 Dissolution in the reservoir brine: An experimental and simulation-based approach. Geothermics 113 (2023) 102774.
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Aydin, H., & Merey, Ş. (2024). Gas lifting design and application in geothermal wells: A case study from West Anatolia, Turkiye. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 233, 212544
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Ozbek, B. B., Aydın, H., & Merey, Ş. (2024). Ground source cooling to increase power generation from geothermal power plants. Energy, 130649
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Aydin, H., Temizel, C., & Kabir, C. S. (2024). Surveillance Data Analysis Reveals Well Performance and Reservoir Connectivity: A Case Study in Alasehir Geothermal Field. SPE Journal, 1-14.
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Aydin, H., Tezel, S. I., & Erol, S. (2025). Optimizing inhibitor injection in geothermal wells with electrical submersible pump. Geothermics, 127, 103238.

Conference Papers
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Aydin H., Akin S., and Tezel S., (2018): “Practical Experiences About Reservoir Monitoring in Alasehir Geothermal Field”, 43rd Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Stanford University, at Stanford, California
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Aydin H., Akin S., and Salar M., (2018): “Application of Fluorescent Micro Particles as Geothermal Tracers”, 43rd Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Stanford University, at Stanford, California
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Aydin H.(2018): “Discrete Fracture Network Modelling of Alaşehir Geothermal Field”, MSc Thesis, Middle East Technical Universty
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Aydin, H. (2018): “Negative Effects of Fast Production from Geothermal wells”. IV. Geothermal and Natural Mineral Waters Symposium and Exhibition. Afyonkarahisar 21 Feb 2018.
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Aydin H. and Akin S., (2019): “Discrete Fracture Network Modelling of Alaşehir Geothermal Field”, 44th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Stanford University, at Stanford, California
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Aydin H. and Akin S., (2019): “Parameter Study on Tracer Flow Test”, 44th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Stanford University, at Stanford, California
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Aydin H. and Akin S., (2020): “Numerical Reservoir Simulation of Alaşehir Geothermal Field” 45th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Stanford University, at Stanford, California
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Senturk E., Aydin H. and Tuzen, M.K., (2020): “Injection Rehabilitation at Kızıldere Geothermal Field: Use of Flow Rate Weighted Average Production Wellhead Pressure for Reservoir Management”. 45th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Stanford University, at Stanford, California
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Aydin, H., Akin, S. (2020): “Analysis of a Comprehensive Tracer Test in Alaşehir Geothermal Field”. Turkey IV. Scientific and Technical Petroleum Congress, Ankara Turkey.
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Aydin, H., Akin, S., Senturk, E. (2020): “Evaluation of Production Capacity of Geothermal Power Plants in Turkey”. Geothermal Resource Council Annual Meeting. GRC Transactions, Vol. 44, pp. 163-174 (2020)
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Aydin, H., Merey, Ş. (2021): “Changing Casing-Design of New Geothermal Wells in Western Anatolia for Adapting to the Changes in Reservoir Conditions”. 46th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Stanford University, Stanford, California, February 15-17, 2021 SGP-TR-218.
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Aydin, H., Akin, S., Tuzen, M.K., Senturk, E. (2021): “Artificial Lifting in Liquid Dominated High-Temperature Geothermal Fields in Turkey: Lessons Learned”. 46th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Stanford University, Stanford, California, February 15-17, 2021 SGP-TR-218.
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Temizel, C., Canbaz, C.H., Aydin, H., Wijaya, Z. (2021). A Deep Investigation of EOR/EGR and Stimulation Enhancement Methods in Unconventional Reservoirs. EAGE 2021, Conference Proceedings, IOR 2021, Apr 2021, Volume 2021, p.1 – 27.
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Temizel, C., Canbaz, C.H., Aydin, H., Kudrashou, V., Haeri, F., Unal, Y., Nurlybayev, N. Huff’n Puff EOR Optimization by using Different Cyclic Gases in Unconventional Shales. EAGE 2021, Conference Proceedings, IOR 2021, Apr 2021, Volume 2021, p.1 – 32.
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Temizel, C., Canbaz, C.H., Palabiyik, Y., Aydin, H., Tran, M., Ozyurtkan, M.H., Yurukcu, M., Johnson, P. 2021. A Thorough Review of Machine Learning Applications in Oil and Gas Industry. SPE/IATMI Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition.
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Temizel, C., Canbaz, C.H., Aydin, H., Hosgor, B.F., Kayhan, D.Y., Moreno, R. 2021. A Comprehensive Review of the Fourth Industrial Revolution IR 4.0 in Oil and Gas Industry. SPE/IATMI Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition.
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Canbaz, C.H., Aydin, H., Canbaz, E., Akbarov, I., Akhasan, F., Hussain, A., Emadi, H., Temizel, C. 2021. A Comprehensive Review and Status of Renewable Resources and Oil and Gas. 82nd EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition, Oct 2021, Volume 2021, p.1 – 77.
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Aydin, H., Sengun, R., Haklidir, F.S.T. 2022. Potential Assessment of Lithium Extraction from Geothermal Reservoirs. 47th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Stanford University, Stanford, California, February 7-9, 2022.
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Aydin, H. Temizel, C. 2022. Characterization of Geothermal Reservoirs 47th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Stanford University, Stanford, California, February 7-9, 2022.
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Temizel, C., Yegin, C., Hosgor, F.B., Aydin, H., Kabir, S. 2022. Exploring Green Energy Applications in the Oil and Gas Industry. SPE Canadian Energy Technology Conference, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. SPE-208900-MS.
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Aydin, H., Nagabandi, N., Jamal, D., & Temizel, C. (2022, April). A Comprehensive Review of Tracer Test Applications in Geothermal Reservoirs. In SPE Western Regional Meeting.
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Aydin, H., Nagabandi, N., Temizel, C., & Jamal, D. (2022, April). Heavy Oil Reservoir Management-Latest Technologies and Workflows. In SPE Western Regional Meeting.
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Temizel, C. T., Odi, U., Al-Sulaiman, N., Reddy, K., Putra, D., Yurukcu, M., Aydin, H & Yegin, C. (2022, April). Production Forecasting in Conventional Oil Reservoirs Using Deep Learning. In SPE Western Regional Meeting.
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Aydin, H., Yegin, C., Nagabandi, N., & Temizel, C. (2022, April). Latest Technologies and Methods for Carbon Capture and Underground Gas Storage. In SPE Western Regional Meeting.
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Aydin, H., & Temizel, C. (2022, April). Renewables, Energy Transition, and the Future of Conventional and Unconventional Oil & Gas in California. In SPE Western Regional Meeting.
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Aydin, H., Boppano, N., Yurukcu, M., Liu, S., Yegin, C., & Temizel, C. (2022, April). A Comprehensive Review of RTA/DCA Methods in Unconventional Reservoirs. In SPE Western Regional Meeting.
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Aydın, H. (2023). Investigation of Dissolved Carbon Dioxide Injection Into Paleozoic Aged Geothermal Reservoir Rock.PhD Thesis, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.
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Bayraktar, Y. Y., Aydın, H., & Bülbül, A. (2023). Investigating Vertical Connectivity between Productive Reservoirs in Kızıldere Geothermal Field with a Numerical Reservoir Model. World Geothermal Congress, Beijing, China.
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Haklidir, F.S.T., Aydin, H., Sengun Cetin, R. (2023). Contribution of Artificial Intelligence Technology to Sustainability of Geothermal Energy Applications. 75th Geological Congress of Turkey, MTA, Ankara, Turkey.
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Aydin, H., Yuksel, S., Topuz, C. 2024. Utilization of Oil and Gas Wells for Geothermal Applications. 49th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Stanford University, at Stanford, California
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Sengun, R., Aydin, H., Haklidir, F.T. 2024. Mineral Extraction from Geothermal Reservoirs: A Case Study from Western Anatolia. 49th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Stanford University, at Stanford, California
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Aydin, H., Merey, Ş., Akin, S. 2024. Pressure Transient Analysis of Alaşehir
Geothermal Reservoir. 49th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering
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Aydin, H., Junesompitsiri, C., Hunkar, F., Schmidt, J. D., Schmidt, R., & Schmidt, A. (2024, April). Boosting the Performance of Geothermal Wells Using Progressively-Burning Propellant and High-Rate Acidizing. In SPE Western Regional Meeting (p. D021S010R004). SPE.
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Merey, Ş., Aydin, H. 2024. Well-Integrity Issues in the Underground Hydrogen Storage Sites.8th International Hydrogen Technologies Congress, 12-15 May 2024, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
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Aydin, H., Camci, U. 2024. Leveraging Machine Learning for Prediction of Electrical Submersible Pump Run Life in Geothermal Wells. 76th Geological Congress of Türkiye, MTA, Ankara, Turkey.

Book Chapters
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Aydin, H. 2020. 21. Yüzyılda Petrol ve Doğal Gaz Mühendisliği (in Turkish). Yenilenebilir Enerjiye Yönelim ve Saklı Kaynak Yer Altı Güneşi: Jeotermal Enerji. Chapter 11, pp. 315-332.
ABOUT
Dr. Hakkı Aydın holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Petroleum and
Natural Gas Engineering from the Middle East Technical University
(METU), Ankara, Turkey. Since 2016, he has been with Zorlu Energy,
initially working as reservoir engineer in the geothermal reservoir
management department and currently serving as its manager. Dr.
Aydın has over 50 technical papers and articles focused on geothermal reservoir engineering. He has extensive practical experience, having participated in four distinct geothermal projects with a combined installed power capacity of 305 MWe. His research interests include geothermal energy, reservoir simulation, tracer test, and well test analysis. Notably, he served as the 2022-2024 President of the SPE Turkey Section
Awards Won
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SPE Turkey Scholar’s Paper Contest 1st Place Appreciation.(27.02.2014)
Topic: Roles of Rock Mechanics in Hydraulic Fracturing
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SPE Turkey IPETGAS Under Graduate Paper Contest 2015, 3rd place appreciation
Topic: Criteria to locate a well in Dadas Formation
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GTX 2021 - Geothermal Datathon (25.06.2021), Third Place Appreciation.
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