Join us for the Machine Learning Challenge 2025, an exciting opportunity to apply cutting-edge machine learning techniques to real-world challenges in the energy sector. This year’s focus is on optimizing geothermal drilling performance by predicting Bottom Hole Circulating Temperature (BHCT)—a critical parameter for ensuring operational safety, improving efficiency, and preventing costly drilling tool failures. Accurate BHCT predictions can help mitigate risks, reduce downtime, and enhance decision-making during drilling operations.

Participants will tackle this challenge by developing and fine-tuning machine learning models using authentic drilling log data. The competition is structured in two phases: first, building a generic model to predict BHCT across multiple wells, and second, customizing the model for new datasets to optimize predictions. This multi-phase approach simulates real-world scenarios, where adaptability and precision are key.

Amazing rewards are up for grabs! We're not just talking about bragging rights; the top 3 teams will walk away with cash prizes:

$500 for 1st place,

$300 for 2nd place &

$200 for 3rd place!

And there's more for the champions! The first-place winners will not only receive the top cash prize but also unlock exclusive opportunities for interviews with Fervo Energy. This is your chance to potentially elevate your career in one of the leading companies at the forefront of technology and innovation.

This challenge offers more than just technical problem-solving. It’s a platform to showcase your expertise, collaborate with like-minded professionals, and gain recognition in the data science and energy industries. Participants will also have the opportunity to contribute to advancements in geothermal drilling by developing innovative solutions that address some of the sector’s most pressing challenges.

Whether you’re a data scientist, machine learning enthusiast, or energy industry professional, this is your chance to demonstrate your skills, expand your network, and be part of the innovation shaping the future of renewable energy. Sign up today and make a lasting impact in the field of geothermal energy!

The challenge kicks off on February 1st, 2025 and ends on March 21st, 2025

Link to register for Data Science Convention 2025 - https://www.spegcs.org/events/7052/