Application of machine learning and deep learning in geothermal resource development: Trends and perspectives

Abstract

	•Recent machine learning/deep learning advancements in geothermal development up to 2024.
	•Case studies are presented on AI’s practical impact in seismic detection and reservoir engineering.
	•AI application trends in geothermal energy from 2000 to 2024 are analyzed.
	•Future AI integration into geothermal drilling and production is explored.

Keywords

artificial intelligence / deep learning / geothermal energy development / machine learning

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