Geothermal

Geothermal Knows No Border: Navigating Tariffs, Grid Strain, and the Next Era of North American Geothermal

brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:22:26 -0400

North American geothermal is entering a critical growth phase, but tariffs, strained electrical grids and concentrated manufacturing could slow momentum. OGA President Paul Frith explains how stronger supply chains, smarter policy and expanded geothermal deployment can position the industry for 2027 and beyond.

Report to Congress Outlines Importance of Geothermal Energy, and the Significance of Drilling

josephjsmith749@gmail.com (J.J. Smith) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:11:58 -0400

Report cites USGS assessment and BLM regulation of geothermal drilling reserve pits

India Opens a New Airport Terminal Powered Entirely by Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:48:20 -0400

The $67 million project made the airport in Leh become the first in the country to have a fully-functional geothermal conditioning system.

The DOE Recently Created the Geothermal Center of Excellence. Here's why.

josephjsmith749@gmail.com (J.J. Smith) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The Center says it plans to unite government and private sector research on geothermal energy

Are We Developing Thermal Energy Infrastructure While the Grid Dies? The Case for Immediate Deployment

brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:20:57 -0400

Thermal energy networks could ease grid strain and accelerate building decarbonization, but deployment must move faster. Industry leaders say utilities, policymakers and contractors need committed infrastructure pipelines before critical replacement windows close.

Deb Haaland: Groundwater, geothermal and conservation key components to New Mexico's future

kgabriel@bnpmedia.com (Kerith Gabriel) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The former Secretary of Interior and New Mexico gubernatorial candidate talks all things water and its conservation in an exclusive sitdown with The Driller.

Yale Completes 263-Borehole Geothermal Field Beneath Science Hill

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:17:21 -0400

Crews drilled 263 boreholes to depths of 850 feet as part of a district geothermal system that will heat and cool the university's research buildings.

The Anthropology of Drilling: A Field Guide for Drillers, Engineers, Scientists, and GCs

brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

What happens when engineers, scientists and GCs step into the natural habitat of Homo Sapiens Drillerus? Mud flies, field instincts take over and engineered plans meet what the ground is actually willing to give you. Take a humorous trip inside drill crew culture and discover why respecting the experience at the controls can help keep projects moving.

What Do Geothermal Heat Pumps Really Cost? ORNL Wants to Know

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:04:23 -0400

New DOE-backed survey asks contractors and drillers to share project costs.

Three Bits: NFL quarterback gifts AC to Philly schools, U.S. switch still too slow from fossil fuels and more

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:02:17 -0400

Our routine look at three quick hits to know affecting the drilling industry and beyond

The Geothermal Renaissance: Scaling the Subsurface at GRC 2026

brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The "Geothermal Decade" is no longer a forward-looking prediction; it is an active drilling and construction site.

Renewed DOE Science Panel Includes ‘Geothermal Heat’ Among its Priorities

josephjsmith749@gmail.com (J.J. Smith) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:24:09 -0400

Electricity generation urged to be part of the panel’s geothermal focus

Three bits: Geothermal is heating up in China, the 21-year Superfund cleanup and more.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:20:12 -0400

A daily crawl of drilling news from around the globe that's affecting the industry and the people involved in it.

Three bits: The State of Things, Class is in Session for Geothermal, and More

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:29:42 -0400

A daily look at the news that's affecting the industry and the people involved in all of it, brought to you by the Driller

Remembering Porky

kgabriel@bnpmedia.com (Kerith Gabriel) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Drilling professional Howard “Porky” Cutter, MGWC, was ahead of his time when it came to the future of drilling.

2026 State of the Drilling Industry Report

brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A latest look at what’s powering water, energy and infrastructure

Berkeley County School District Turns to Geothermal for Heating and Cooling

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:40:35 -0400

According to a Department of Energy case study, the completed systems cut energy use by 75% and reduced annual energy and maintenance costs by a reported $772,000.

A Driller and HVAC Professional Have a Cup of Coffee

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

It's 6:00 AM on a Tuesday. The local diner smells of rich coffee, heavy diesel, and opportunity.

The Road to 2050

brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:32:47 -0400

The geothermal exchange industry is an expanding, self-sustaining industrial empire.

The Geothermal Bottleneck

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:20:11 -0400

How bureaucracy is losing in the war to increase the number of qualified drilling talent

Thanks to fracking, this geothermal project in Utah just hit a major milestone

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:10:25 -0400

Hydraulic fracturing was an oil and gas thing, but those techniques are diving into exploratory ways to harness heat

Thanks to collaborative grant funding, Vandalia Ill. preps to go geothermal

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:05:35 -0400

The city will effort a geothermal pilot program that will kickstart Thermal Energy Network (TEN) utilities

Geo X: The Generation Bridging the Energy Transition

brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400

As deep geothermal grabs headlines and investment dollars, the geothermal exchange community is quietly delivering scalable results today. Drawing parallels to Generation X, one industry veteran makes the case for "Geo X," a movement built on proven technology, pragmatic innovation, and a determination to claim its place in the energy transition.

The Global Pitch

brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As nations race toward decarbonization targets, geothermal developers are turning to advanced drilling, subsurface modeling, and innovative well designs to unlock reliable baseload power at scale.

The Geothermal Machine: Drilling out of our old energy ways

brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:01:38 -0400

When it comes to geothermal energy, we are aiming for mass global deployment, but a revolution of this scale requires a starting line.

House passes bipartisan geothermal energy package

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:23:43 -0400

Geothermal power has been used in the United States for nearly 70 years, but it still generates less than 1% of the nation’s electricity.

From power generation to water supply, here’s what the impending El Niño can expose

brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:30:00 -0400

El Niño is coming. Brock Yordy explains the impacts on groundwater, drilling job sites, and global water infrastructure.

Fervo, Vallourec Ink $800M Deal to Scale U.S. Geothermal Buildout

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

This is another signal that geothermal is trying to move into a different phase. Less experimental, more repeatable.

Eavor Wins Global CleanTech Award for Closed-Loop Geothermal Technology

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

The company’s first commercial-scale Eavor-Loop is now operating in Geretsried, Germany. This marks a key milestone as it looks to prove the concept at scale.

GDA, HEET Secure MassCEC Grants to Expand Geothermal Workforce Training

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A pair of state grants is set to give a boost to geothermal workforce training in Massachusetts, with the Geothermal Drillers Association (GDA) and the Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET) teaming up to expand access to the field.