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Advancing Geothermal Drilling: Insights from EGS Study

August 4, 2024

A recent study reveals that Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) could provide up to 184,112 GW of power in the U.S., significantly boosting renewable energy potential and efficiency with flexible dispatch strategies.

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Bill to Expand Geothermal Systems Has Bipartisan Support

H.R. 8665 supports supercritical geothermal and closed-loop geothermal systems

J.J. Smith

August 2, 2024

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A bipartisan House bill supporting enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) and closed-loop geothermal systems (CLGS) aims to boost research and development for these experimental clean energy technologies.

Dissecting the 'Understated Idea' of Geothermal: Six Years Forward

In 2018, Jay Egg covered the future of geothermal energy. Now, six years later, we take a closer look.

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Jay Egg

July 28, 2024

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Explore the timeless insights of Jay Egg's 2018 article on geothermal systems and discover why drillers are crucial in tapping into this renewable energy source.

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Virginia Passes Geothermal Bill with Major Financial Incentives

New legislation offers major financial incentives for geothermal system installations

The Driller Staff

July 25, 2024

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Virginia's new bill allows geothermal heat pump owners to sell Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) to utility companies, significantly reducing installation costs and fostering job growth in the geothermal industry.

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Colorado's Geothermal Revolution Could Mean Job Boom for Drillers

Could Colorado's entrance into geothermal mean a geothermal boost nationwide?

Sammy Hager

July 9, 2024

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New geothermal projects in Pierce, Colorado, backed by state grants, promise to showcase geothermal energy's potential and create new job opportunities for geothermal drillers nationwide.

Copper Crisis Threatens Green Initiatives

A growing copper supply shortfall is threatening the future of green initiatives and decarbonization.

The Driller Staff

July 3, 2024

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Bimetallic 'Supermetals' offer a promising solution to the looming copper supply crisis, essential for the success of green energy initiatives and technological advancements.

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Zanskar Acquires Lightning Dock Geothermal Power Plant in New Mexico

Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Lightning Dock from Cyrq Energy

The Driller Staff

July 2, 2024

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Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals, Inc. has acquired the Lightning Dock geothermal power plant in New Mexico from Cyrq Energy, expanding their renewable energy portfolio and reinforcing their commitment to geothermal energy development.

Whiskey Goes Green: How Geothermal Drilling is Distilling Change

Water into wine? That's old news with a process like this!

Sammy Hager

June 28, 2024

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Explore how the Glentauchers distillery in Scotland uses innovative geothermal heat pump technology to cut carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency in whiskey production.

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HammerDrum AG Achieves Milestone with Fully Automated Geothermal Drilling Robot

This geothermal drilling device could help bring geothermal energy to cities worldwide

The Driller Staff

June 26, 2024

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HammerDrum AG has developed and successfully deployed the world’s first fully automated geothermal drilling robot, promising cost-effective and accessible deep drilling for urban and large property geothermal energy solutions.