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JUNE 13, 2024

Google has entered into an agreement with Nevada electric utility company and Berkshire Hathaway Energy subsidiary NV Energy to increase the supply of geothermal power to its data center operations from 3.5 As part of this agreement, NV Energy is working with geothermal developer Fervo Energy for the geothermal power supply. “NV

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JUNE 13, 2024

The program seeks to provide funding for regional grid modeling studies that quantify the potential contribution of clean, firm geothermal power in supporting an equitable transition to a future decarbonized grid and economy. The Teaming Partner List page provides more information on this opportunity.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Department of Energy (US DOE) and the Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E) have published a Request for Information (RFI) to evaluate novel approaches to superhot enhanced geothermal power for generating electricity and other uses. RFI Questions ARPA-E encourages responses that address any subset of the following topics.

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JUNE 10, 2024

Discussions and stories on geothermal power plants typically focus on the turbines, who is supplying them, and what technologies they use. To learn more about this aspect of power plant operations, we talked with Jonas Burström , Sales Manager for Motors and Generators at electrification and automation leader ABB.

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JUNE 7, 2024

million in grant awards from the Colorado Energy Office for 35 innovative geothermal projects in the State of Colorado, multiple releases have been published providing more details on these projects. Benjamin Burke, Chief Executive Officer, Gradient Geothermal. “We Following news of the $7.7

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

The case for geothermal Currently, geothermal accounts for only about 0.5% of the total installed renewable power capacity. However, this is a massive under-representation of the contributions and further potential that geothermal has for decarbonization.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Situated in southwest Utah, Cape Station is positioned to redefine geothermal energy production with an anticipated total project capacity of approximately 400 MW. The success of Cape Station will not only validate the efficacy of EGS technology but also unlock vast potential for future geothermal power projects across the United States.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The discussions during the inaugural session underscored the importance of accurate and comprehensive data collection in driving innovation and informed decision-making in the geothermal sector. The recording of the first webinar “ Navigating Geothermal Data on the Road to COP28,” can be accessed via this link.

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

(Sage) has been selected to conduct conduct geothermal project development initiatives at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi in Texas. More recently, Sage announced a partnership with Meta Platforms where Sage will deliver up to 150MW of geothermal power generation at a yet to be determined location east of the Rocky Mountains.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

Improving methods to build those wells and assess their performance can reduce costs for EGS and other geothermal power generation technologies, helping make geothermal electricity a clean, cost-effective option. Innovative Downhole Solutions, Inc.

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MARCH 22, 2024

The annual CERAWeek, organized by S&P Global, is the world’s premier energy conference, featuring insights on energy policy and regulation, climate change, geopolitics, technical innovation, among others. This is just for phase 1 of the commercial liftoff roadmap. .

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APRIL 23, 2024

The funding massively upscales Canada’s research and development efforts in geothermal power and supports its national commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 to address the climate crisis. The program focuses on deep geothermal systems in hot, dry rock five to 10 kilometers below Earth’s surface. “I

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Advancing a global, risk-balanced geothermal portfolio Unlike other startups in the geothermal industry, Ignis Energy does not rely on a single technology or opportunity. Instead, it manages a risk-balanced portfolio of geothermal power-producing opportunities across high-enthalpy environments worldwide.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

(Sage) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the California Resources Corporation (NYSE: CRC) to establish a collaborative framework for pursuing commercial projects and joint funding opportunities related to subsurface energy storage and geothermal power generation in California.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The project envisions a two-phase development which will include a geothermal heated greenhouse, and a 10-MW geothermal power plant. The first phase of the Latitude 53 project aims to support year-round cultivation of strawberries across a 20-acre greenhouse using approximately 50 GJ of geothermal heat per hour.

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APRIL 24, 2024

(DEEP) has announced a partnership with Oppy, a grower marketer, and distributor of fresh produce, for a geothermal greenhouse project. This will be developed in conjunction with DEEP’s pioneering geothermal power facility in Saskatchewan, Canada. Source: DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) of the United States Air Force in San Antonio, Texas is already in the process of preparing for a utility-scale geothermal power project that will supply clean and reliable energy to the facility even in the event of commercial grid outages. Driggers, Commander at JBSA.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The company will initially concentrate on the development of a range of projects encompassing geothermal heating, geothermal cooling, and geothermal power in Alberta , Switzerland , and Japan. 1 Geothermal Power Plant development near Grande Prairie, Alberta. ” Source: Terrapin Geothermics Inc.

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JULY 9, 2024

Ramey Subsurface Excellence Award – Recognizes outstanding achievement in subsurface geoscience and engineering and impacts on geothermal development. Geothermal Special Achievement Awards – Recognizes special or outstanding achievement in any aspect of geothermal energy development and related areas.

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APRIL 29, 2024

The tax credits will support the critical development of the Hell’s Kitchen Lithium and Power Project in Imperial County. CTR was one of the eight innovative companies that received a total of $120 million in investment from the State of California. billion in private investment over the next five years.

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MAY 7, 2024

Zanskar is an AI-native geothermal developer leveraging a suite of new technologies to improve the geothermal discovery and development process. In its work to decarbonize electricity generation, Zanskar is generating a pipeline of new discoveries and increasing the scalability of geothermal power generation. “We

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JULY 9, 2024

XGS Energy, an innovator in next-generation geothermal energy technology and project development, has announced its acquisition of Capuano Engineering Company , a global geothermal drilling and completion services provider. With the additional expertise of Capuano Engineering Founder, President, and CEO Louis (Lou) Capuano, Jr.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

His work has made substantial contributions to the efficient and environmentally sustainable utilization of Türkiye’s geothermal resources. Our goal is to contribute to the energy sector with scientific innovations while ensuring environmental sustainability in geothermal energy use.” IZTECH Rector, Prof. ” Prof.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Her journey from the oilfields of Chevron to the forefront of geothermal innovation at Fervo Energy is a story of resilience, adaptation, and a relentless pursuit of sustainable energy solutions. This time, it was for one of the most innovative geothermal companies today , Fervo Energy. “It

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JANUARY 6, 2025

In fiscal year 2024, NREL broadened its research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) portfolio and partnerships with exciting innovations such as next-generation geothermal technologies for power, geothermal energy networks for heating and cooling, subsurface thermal energy storage, well repurposing, and more.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

We are excited to explore this report and continue collaborating with stakeholders on innovative ways to diversify our energy portfolio.” “The Shapiro Administration is focused on advancing an energy policy that ensures a diverse and reliable ecosystem of energy resources that protects the environment, creates jobs, and protects consumers.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Orcan’s know-how in modular waste heat recovery solutions fits well with FutEra’s mission of developing geothermal and waste heat projects. In early 2023, FutEra announced the start of operations of Canada’s first co-produced natural gas and geothermal power project in Swan Hills, Alberta.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Just recently, Fervo Energy received the approval from the Bureau of Land Management for the Fervo Cape Geothermal Power Project, an Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) project that is aiming for a total installed capacity of 2 GW.

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JULY 3, 2024

In early 2024, Teverra had been awarded a contract to conduct a comprehensive analysis of geothermal resources throughout Colorado. million for 35 innovative geothermal projects, ranging from heat pump installations to geothermal power generation. Since then, the Colorado Energy Office has announced funding of $7.7

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In a few days, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) will be holding the “SPE Workshop: Heating Up Geothermal Innovation and Development in Canada.” And SPE is leading this initiative, because there is plenty of experience in drilling techniques from oil and gas that the geothermal sector could benefit from.”

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selection of three projects that will receive up to $60 million to demonstrate the efficacy and scalability of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). Secretary of Energy Jennifer M.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

Americas clean energy boom is no coincidence, its President Bidens industrial strategy in action: utilizing a range of incentives to accelerate innovative carbon cutting technologies and make the nation more energy resilient, saidU.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M.

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MARCH 19, 2024

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has released the “Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Next-Generation Geothermal Power” report, highlighting the potential of next-generation geothermal power to transform the U.S. energy landscape. The full report can be accessed via this link.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We were impressed with the caliber of all of the applicants and hope to continue expanding the geothermal community and propelling EGS into the nation’s energy spotlight.” Department of Energy The post US DOE announces $44 million funding for EGS innovation projects first appeared on ThinkGeoEnergy - Geothermal Energy News.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

Meta) has signed an agreement to buy geothermal power from Sage Geosystems Inc. The agreement was announced during the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Catalyzing Next Generation Geothermal Development Workshop in Washington. Meta Platforms Inc. Sage) to supply its data centers in the US.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Using American innovation, we can lead the clean energy future, create jobs and a strong domestic supply chain, and boost our national energy security,” commented Jeff Marootian, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

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MARCH 13, 2025

Challenges to Scaling Geothermal Despite its potential, the geothermal sector faces regulatory and financial barriers : Permitting Delays Geothermal well approvals on federal land take twice as long as oil and gas wells.

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