Halliburton technology partners LLC control number 3387-2463 vision open 2024 title: quantum-enhanced radio frequency sensor technology for geothermal evaluation and management in response to the…

The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), a sub-agency of the Department of Energy, awarded a cooperative agreement to Halliburton Technology Partners LLC for $5.128 million on September 29, 2025, under CFDA 81.135 (Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy).

Halliburton will develop a quantum-enhanced RF-photonic imaging system to improve subsurface imaging for geothermal applications. The system leverages quantum-enhanced techniques to improve signal-to-noise ratio, enabling the use of lower frequencies without sacrificing resolution. This capability will allow petrophysicists and geologists to map structural integrity of rock formations, identify fault zones, detect fluid-filled fractures, and assess electromagnetic properties and attenuation of subsurface materials for more accurate geothermal evaluation, production management, and resource viability assessment.

The three-year project runs through September 28, 2028, with place of performance in Houston, Texas. Halliburton leads the effort in collaboration with the University of Southern California, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Michigan.

Halliburton technology partners LLC control number 3387-2463 vision open 2024 title: quantum-enhanced radio frequency sensor technology for geothermal evaluation and management in response to the funding opportunity announcement DE-FOA-0003387 presented by the department of energy (DOE) and advanced research projects agency - energy (arpa-e), halliburton is submitting a proposal for a quantum-enhanced RF-photonic imaging system aimed at improving subsurface imaging for geothermal applications by significantly enhancing sensor measurement depth while maintaining high resolution integrity. The three-year project will be led by halliburton in collaboration with the university of southern california, the university of california, berkeley, and the university of michigan. The halliburton team intends to leverage quantum-enhanced techniques to improve the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) over current applications, thereby enabling the use of lower frequencies without sacrificing resolution. By employing the proposed quantum-enhanced methods, petrophysicists and geologists can better map the structural integrity of rock formations, identify fault zones, and detect fluid-filled fractures for more accurate geothermal assessments and production management. Understanding the electromagnetic (EM) properties and attenuation of subsurface materials is critical for effective geothermal exploration, including mapping subsurface features, monitoring changes over time, and assessing the viability of geothermal resources.