Geothermal energy

A new report states that the US state could reach 163 GW of geothermal capacity through a set of public measures and expertise drawn from its oil sector.
Eavor Technologies secures an additional CA$138mn from the Canada Growth Fund for its geothermal project in Germany, reinforcing its operational base in Canada.

Project InnerSpace launches roadmap to boost geothermal energy in Indonesia

Project InnerSpace and Indonesia's IESR join forces to accelerate national geothermal development, estimated at 3,000 GW, with a strategic report expected in the autumn.
Advances in enhanced and closed-loop geothermal systems are drawing growing interest from governments and tech giants, despite critical cost reductions still needed for competitiveness.
Enertech Global will supply heat pumps for a 1,500-home project in partnership with Dandelion Energy, marking one of the largest residential geothermal deployments ever undertaken in the United States.

Google commits to Taiwanese geothermal energy with historic Baseload Capital deal

Google signs a power purchase agreement with Baseload Capital to develop 10 MW of geothermal energy in Taiwan, doubling the country’s current commercial geothermal capacity.
Zero Industrial secures a $10 mn Series A funding round led by Evok Innovations to develop thermal storage projects for industrial sites in North America.
Syntholene Energy Corp has secured a 20-megawatt geothermal resource to support the world's first geothermal-powered synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) production facility.

Thomassen Amcot Holdings acquires a 160 MW steam turbine from TC Energy

Thomassen Amcot Holdings LLC has completed the acquisition of a 160 MW steam turbine generator from TC Energy. The equipment, currently stored in Canada, could be redeployed to the United States to meet the energy needs of certain markets.
The cities of Melun and Vaux-le-Pénil are launching the expansion of their heating network with the drilling of a new geothermal well planned for 2026. This project aims to strengthen local energy supply by increasing the capacity of the existing network.
Google Cloud, SLB, and Project Innerspace announce a collaboration to stimulate the global adoption of geothermal energy by combining advanced data and technical expertise in identifying geothermal resources.

The United States bets on geothermal energy to meet growing energy demand

Energy Secretary Chris Wright highlighted the importance of advanced geothermal energy in ensuring the United States' energy abundance at the Geothermal House DC MAGMA event in Washington.
EDF Saudi Arabia and TAQA Geothermal Energy Company have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop geothermal energy in the Kingdom. This initiative aims at electricity production and HVAC applications, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
Safran has announced a partnership with Dalkia and Arverne Group to install a geothermal power plant at its Villaroche site. This infrastructure is expected to cover 84% of the factory’s heating needs, thereby reducing its natural gas consumption.

Collaboration between DEEP Earth Energy and SLB for a Next-Generation Geothermal Project in Canada

DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp. and SLB partner to develop an innovative geothermal project in Saskatchewan, aiming to produce 30 MW of emission-free energy.
Bihor County in Romania accelerates geothermal energy integration into its energy economy. With over €45 million invested, mostly funded by the European Union, the region highlights the growing profitability of this resource.
By redefining energy priorities, the Trump administration offers unexpected support to geothermal energy, the only renewable aligned with the economic interests of fossil fuel industries and its promising growth prospects.

Daldrup & Söhne AG secures two drilling contracts worth 3 million euros

Daldrup & Söhne AG, a specialist in drilling technology and geothermal energy, has won two research drilling contracts in Germany, totaling 3 million euros, for projects in Krefeld and Grasellenbach.
Ormat Technologies and Calpine Energy Solutions enter into an agreement to supply 15 MW of clean geothermal energy starting in 2027, highlighting the growing demand for renewable electricity in California.
Toshiba will equip Unit 2 of the Patuha Geothermal Plant in Indonesia, adding 60 MW to strengthen the country’s energy capacity and support its ambitious climate goals.
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is putting 220,000 acres of land up for sale in Nevada to intensify geothermal exploration, boosting renewable energy production.
Singareni Collieries Company Limited has inaugurated an experimental 20 kW geothermal power plant in Telangana, marking a major step forward for renewable energy in India.

GA Drilling and Petrobras collaborate on drilling agreements

GA Drilling and Petrobras join forces to develop drilling technology to reduce costs and risks, although challenges remain.
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India is turning to geothermal energy to diversify its sources of renewable energy. Singareni Collieries Company Limited has already set up a 20 kW pilot plant in Manuguru, Telangana.
Whitebark Energy uses revenues from Wizard Lake in Canada to fund geothermal and hydrogen initiatives in Australia, underlining a transition to renewable energies.

Exergy and RentCo expand geothermal capacity at Olkaria

Exergy International and RentCo Africa Limited sign agreement to add 67 MWe of geothermal capacity in Olkaria, Kenya.
Vue aérienne des champs géothermiques d'Olkaria
SLB and Ormat Technologies join forces to provide complete geothermal energy solutions, aimed at reducing project risks and improving profitability.
The U.S.-Iceland geothermal energy partnership promises to transform the global energy landscape, with massive investment and collaboration to develop innovative, sustainable technologies.

Nicaragua: Geothermal energy tender for the drilling of the Cosigüina volcano

Nicaragua launches international tender for geothermal drilling at Cosigüina volcano, targeting companies specializing in deep wells
Forage géothermique volcan Cosigüina
Newheat, the Communauté d'Agglomération Pau Béarn Pyrénées and ENGIE Solutions have launched a feasibility study for an innovative thermal storage system, supported by the European TREASURE program.
Fervo Energy secures contracts for 320 MW of geothermal capacity with Southern California Edison, underlining the growing demand for reliable, continuous renewable energy.

Kyuden Mirai Energy Launches 5 MW Geothermal Power Plant in Kirishima

Kyuden Mirai Energy, a subsidiary of Kyushu Electric Power, begins construction this year of a 5 MW geothermal power plant in Kirishima, Kagoshima, Japan.
Kyuden Mirai Energy Lançe une Centrale Géothermique de 5 MW à Kirishima.
INPEX begins exploratory geothermal drilling in Shibetsu, Hokkaido, after extensive studies, to develop new energy sources.
Baker Hughes highlights Nakhchivan's geothermal potential, offering new investment prospects for renewable energies in Azerbaijan.

SAGE4CAN project: shallow geothermal advances in the Canary Islands

The University of La Laguna and IGME are moving ahead with the SAGE4CAN project to demonstrate the potential of shallow geothermal energy in the Canary Islands.
Shallow Geothermal Energy: An Energy Revolution in the Canary Islands.
Researchers at Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Scotland are installing geothermal cooling systems in low-income communities in Kenya, funded by the Scottish Funding Council and the Global Challenges Research Fund.
Kenya is preparing to take a step forward in geothermal power generation with a 1 GW green data center, backed by Microsoft and G42.

El Salvador mines 474 Bitcoin using geothermal energy

El Salvador mined 473.5 bitcoins using geothermal energy, valued at around $29 million, marking a major breakthrough in the use of renewable energy for cryptocurrencies.
Minage Bitcoin Énergie Géothermique
GeoEnergie Taufkirchen signs a major agreement for the supply of geothermal heat, reinforcing its commitment to a sustainable future in Germany.
Geothermal energy is evolving, with advanced geothermal systems (EGS) at the heart of new strategies for clean, sustainable energy.