While the administration heralds these moves as steps toward energy independence and scientific integrity, critics warn of potential safety risks and political interference.
Future development in the Mowry Composite system would depend on a mix of federal leasing decisions, permitting processes, market demand, and state-level regulations.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed two high-profile agreements on energy cooperation and critical minerals, coinciding with President Trump’s announcement of a $600 billion Saudi investment pledge.
This decision permits the Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC) to extract an additional 39.9 million tons of federal coal and supports 280 full-time jobs.
The company recently completed a successful field test of its Thermal Reach Enhancement (TRE) technology and is now operating its first commercial-scale geothermal well in California.
A new bill introduced by Rep. Jeff Hurd aims to roll back Biden-era land protections, reopening millions of acres for energy development, mining, and grazing while sparking controversy among conservation groups.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright is making geothermal a top priority in America’s energy strategy. In his first official directive, he’s calling on the Department of Energy to boost research and development in geothermal technology.