Webinar – Insights on using p-XRF for geothermal resource characterization, 13 February 2026
Focus on Geothermal Webinar - Integrating p-XRF into Well Geology: Early Insights from a Geothermal Project
Carlo Cariaga
9 Feb 2026
Join us on 13 February 2026 for a webinar on the use of p-XRF technology for geological characterization for geothermal exploration and drilling optimization.
As part of the regular Focus on Geothermal Webinar series – a partnership of Enerchange and ThinkGeoEnergy, we are proud to host Ali Yetkin EGI of Sanko Enerji for a webinar on “Integrating p-XRF into Well Geology: Early Insights from a Geothermal Project.” Further details are as follows:
Date: 13 February 2026
Time: 13:00 CET / 15:00 TRT / 07:00 ET
Registration: Click here to register
Speaker: Ali Yetkin EGI, Senior Exploration and Wellsite Geologist, SANKO Energy and Production Company
The portable X-Ray Fluorescence (p-XRF) technology, when integrated with geological observations, effectively provides quantitative evidence for lithological boundaries and hydrothermal alteration patterns that enable the determination of structural units for geothermal exploration. Beyond geological characterization, on-site p-XRF analysis optimizes technical operations such as casing point selection and drill bit optimization. Furthermore, by delineating hydrothermal alteration zones, it facilitates a more precise target-drilling alignment, enhancing reservoir connectivity.
In conclusion, the integration of real-time p-XRF data into drilling workflows reduces subsurface uncertainty and supports proactive cost optimization, directly contributing to the overall technical and financial success of the project.
Ali Yetkin EG? an expert in wellsite geology and exploration with 10 years of industrial experience across geothermal and O&G sectors. Holding an M.Sc. in Geodynamics from the Eurasia Institute of Earth Sciences (ITU), his academic work centers on the provenance of pre-Jurassic basement units in the Sakarya Zone. His professional track record includes a decade of managing drilling data and geological evaluations in the roles of Wellsite Geologist and Mudlogger.
