Geothermal Exploration News
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Fervo Energy Drilling Results Show Rapid Advancement of Geothermal Performance
This week at the Stanford Geothermal Workshop, Fervo Energy published early drilling results from its Cape Station project that exceed the Department of Energy’s expectations for enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). These results substantiate the rapid learning underway in the geothermal industry and signal readiness for continued commercialization. Fervo began its drilling campaign at Cape ...
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Geothermal panel startup closes CHF1.3 million seed financing round
Enerdrape, a startup based in Vaud, Switzerland pioneering pre-fabricated geothermal panel technology, has just concluded a CHF 1.3 million (approx. UD 1.5 million) seed financing round. Swiss investors, including Après-demain through the initiative GeneRActions Planet and Romande Energie led the seed round, aligning themselves with enerdrape’s vision for a sustainable future. ...
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U.S. Department of Defense Turns to Advanced Geothermal for Energy Resilience
To power mission activities Department of Defense (DoD) installations often use electricity delivered through miles of electrical lines and fuel transported from distant locations. Prolonged power disruptions from wildfires, extreme weather, cybersecurity attacks and other events increase risks to DoD missions . Local and carbon-free sources of energy, such as from geothermal technologies, can ...
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DOE Announces $12 Million to Boost Geothermal Energy Research
The U.S. Department of Energy recently (Sept 22) announced $12 million in funding for seven research projects to advance the commercialization of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) manmade reservoirs that produce clean, renewable energy. EGS development could expand U.S. geothermal energy capabilities and extend the use of geothermal energy into new geographic areas across the country. The ...
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DOE Announces $109.5 Million to Support Jobs and Economic Growth in Coal and Power Plant Communities
In connection with a White House report on economic revitalization in coal and power plant communities, the U.S. Department of Energy recently (April 23) announced $109.5 million in funding for projects that directly support job creation in communities impacted by changes in the energy economy. These are the first results of a government-wide initiative launched by President Biden in the first ...
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The Geothermal Resources Council Announces 2018 Amateur Photo Contest
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is pleased to announce this year’s Amateur Photo Contest. The purpose of the contest is to showcase quality photography featuring geothermal energy around the world. The winners will be announced at the GRC Annual Meeting & Expo being held in Reno, Nevada, USA from October 14-17. The first place winner will receive $150, second place - $100, and ...
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Best Geothermal Energy Presentations of 2017 Announced
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) has announced the outstanding technical presentations from the global geothermal energy community for 2017. The selections were made in each of the GRC Technical Sessions held in early October at the 41st GRC Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, the world’s largest annual geothermal energy event. The judging criteria included the technical ...
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Winners of Geothermal Energy Awards Announced
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC), one of the world’s premier geothermal associations, has announced awards honoring the best and brightest of the global geothermal energy community. These prestigious awards have been a highlight of the geothermal calendar since the late 1970's. The GRC will present the prestigious Aidlin, Pioneer, Henry J Ramey Jr., Ben Holt, and Special Achievement ...
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The Geothermal Resources Council Welcomes New President
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) has welcomed Maria Richards as the 26th President of the global geothermal energy organization, succeeding Paul Brophy. Maria Richards is the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Geothermal Laboratory Coordinator in the Roy M. Huffington Department of Earth Sciences in Dallas, Texas. Her research is on geothermal resources and energy development. ...
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Deep Geothermal ETIP invites expressions of interest in new Steering Committee membership 2017-2020
The deep geothermal ETIP was launched in March 2016. Since then, a provisional Steering Committee of the deep geothermal ETIP manages the technology platform and its working groups. The Geothermal ETIP is an open stakeholder group, including representatives from industry, academia, research centres, and sectoral associations, covering the entire deep geothermal energy exploration, production and ...
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The Geothermal Resources Council Announces 2016 Amateur Photo Contest
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is pleased to announce this year’s Amateur Photo Contest. The purpose of the contest is to showcase quality photography featuring geothermal energy around the world. The winners will be announced at the GRC Annual Member Meeting and Awards Luncheon, the climax to the 40th GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Geothermal Energy Expo being held in Sacramento, ...
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Best Geothermal Energy Presentations of 2015 Announced
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) has announced the outstanding technical presentations from the global geothermal community for 2015. The selections were made in each of the GRC Technical Sessions held in late September at the 39th GRC Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada, USA, the world’s largest annual geothermal energy event. The judging criteria included the technical content, the ...
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39th GRC Annual Meeting Attracts International Geothermal Industry
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC), one of the world’s premier geothermal associations, has completed a successful 39th GRC Annual Meeting at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, Reno, Nevada, USA. At the Opening Session, GRC Annual Meeting Chair Lisa Shevenell welcomed the attendees from 26 different countries and introduced an array of speakers from the regional, national and global ...
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Deadline for GRC Geothermal Photo Contest is Next Week
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is pleased to announce this year’s Amateur Photo Contest. The purpose of the contest is to showcase quality photography featuring geothermal energy around the world. The winners will be announced at the GRC Annual Member Meeting and Awards Luncheon, the climax to the 39th GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Geothermal Energy Expo being held at the Peppermill ...
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Geothermal Energy Awards Announced
The GRC will present the prestigious Aidlin, Pioneer, Henry J Ramey Jr., Ben Holt, and Special Achievement awards at its Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Luncheon, the climax to the GRC Annual Meeting, at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino on Wednesday, September 23. "The recipients of these awards have a lifetime of achievement in the geothermal academic, scientific and commercial ...
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GRC 2015 Annual Meeting - Call for Papers Deadline is this Week.
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) would like to remind individuals that draft papers for the world’s largest annual geothermal conference taking place September 20-23, 2015, in Reno, Nevada, USA at the Peppermill Resort Spa are due this Friday, April 10. Themed “Geothermal: Always On” the 39th Annual Meeting will reflect the world-wide availability of a clean, dependable ...
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The Geothermal Resources Council Announces 2015 Amateur Photo Contest
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is pleased to announce this year’s Amateur Photo Contest. The purpose of the contest is to showcase quality photography featuring geothermal energy around the world. The winners will be announced at the GRC Annual Member Meeting and Awards Luncheon, the climax to the 39th GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Geothermal Energy Expo being held at the Peppermill ...
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Geothermal Resources Council Announces New President-Elect
Davis, California, USA: The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) has announced the election of Maria Richards as President-Elect. She will become the 26th President of the global geothermal energy organization in January 2017 after the term of current President Paul Brophy ends. Maria Richards is the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Geothermal Laboratory Coordinator in the Roy M. Huffington ...
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GRC 2015 Annual Meeting Announced - Call for Papers Issued
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) has issued a call for papers for the world’s largest annual geothermal conference taking place September 20-23, 2015, in Reno, Nevada, USA at the Peppermill Resort Spa. Themed “Geothermal: Always On” the 39th Annual Meeting will reflect the world-wide availability of a clean, dependable renewable energy that is available 24 hours a day ...
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Best Geothermal Energy Presentations of 2014 Announced
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) has announced the outstanding technical presentations from the global geothermal community for 2014. The selections were made in each of the GRC Technical Sessions held in late September/early October at the 38th GRC Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon, USA, the world’s largest annual geothermal energy event. The judging criteria included the technical ...
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