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Deadhorse Point State Park from BLM land in Utah

Congress Weighs Faster Geothermal Energy Development on Federal Lands

Several recommendations for increasing geothermal facilities presented to lawmakers

May 14, 2025

Advances in technology such as directional drilling; fiber optic sensing; and hydraulic fracturing techniques from the oil and gas sector have “unlocked geothermal energy in places where it was previously impossible,” said Tim Latimer.

Enhanced Geothermal Systems Projects Get DOE Grants

The funded projects could reduce enhanced geothermal systems’ costs by 90 percent

J.J. Smith

September 9, 2024

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Projects designed to improve the construction of enhanced geothermal systems and to demonstrate how thermal energy storage can reduce energy needs for industry are receiving federal grants totaling $31 million.

Episode 26 – The Driller Newscast

Excess Water Ideas and $44M for Hot Rock Geothermal Research

August 29, 2022

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How do we get water from places where it is plentiful to drought-stricken areas? It’s episode 26.

A First for Geothermal Power

Alexis Brumm

October 8, 2018

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Mother Nature is a foe that man can’t quite conquer. However, John McLennan, associate professor of chemical engineering at the University of Utah, is ready to try.

Ormat’s Casa Diablo IV Geothermal Energy Project Gets Federal OK

August 19, 2013

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The project is expected to create more than 180 jobs over 24 months of construction and, when complete, power 36,000 homes

Spread the Wealth: Geothermal Also Deserves Tax Subsidies

Jeremy Verdusco

August 6, 2013

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A lot of contractors might opposed government subsidies on principle, but drillers in geothermal could benefit from a little more federal attention to that sector.

Fracking 'Enhanced' Hot Rock Geothermal Project Goes Live

Jeremy Verdusco

July 30, 2013

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An "enhanced geothermal system" recently went on line near Reno, Nev., that uses directional drilling and hydraulic fracturing to increase permeability of hot rocks.

Interior Department Approves New York Canyon Geothermal Project

June 17, 2013

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The Interior Department recently announced approval of three major renewable energy projects, including a 70-megawatt geothermal development in Pershing County, Nev.