Sam Payne

Sam Payne is a highly experienced drilling and projects engineer with a comprehensive background in geothermal well design and engineering. Currently employed at Contact Energy Ltd since July 2021, Sam previously worked at Ormat Technologies, Inc. and Jacobs, where significant contributions included casing designs meeting API standards and NZS2403 regulations. Sam's experience extends back to Sinclair Knight Merz, where responsibilities included preparing drilling programs and conducting performance analyses. Additionally, Sam has expertise in process design for geothermal steamfields, encompassing hydraulic modeling and equipment sizing. Sam holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical & Process Engineering from the University of Canterbury.