Geothermal Image courtesy of: Brock Yordy Installation and maintenance of ground source heat systems for residential, commercial, municipal and utility applications. https://www.thedriller.com/rss/2662-geothermal en-us The Geothermal Bottleneck How bureaucracy is losing in the war to increase the number of qualified drilling talent How bureaucracy is losing in the war to increase the number of qualified drilling talent

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93951 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:20:11 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93951-the-geothermal-bottleneck Thanks to fracking, this geothermal project in Utah just hit a major milestone johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) Hydraulic fracturing was an oil and gas thing, but those techniques are diving into exploratory ways to harness heat Hydraulic fracturing was an oil and gas thing, but those techniques are diving into exploratory ways to harness heat  

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93944 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:10:25 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93944-this-geothermal-project-in-utah-just-hit-a-major-milestone Thanks to collaborative grant funding, Vandalia Ill. preps to go geothermal The city will effort a geothermal pilot program that will kickstart Thermal Energy Network (TEN) utilities The city will effort a geothermal pilot program that will kickstart Thermal Energy Network (TEN) utilities

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93943 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:05:35 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93943-thanks-to-collaborative-grant-funding-vandalia-ill-preps-to-go-geothermal Geo X: The Generation Bridging the Energy Transition brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93940 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93940-geo-x-the-generation-bridging-the-energy-transition The Global Pitch brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) 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. http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93935 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93935-the-global-pitch The Geothermal Machine: Drilling out of our old energy ways brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) When it comes to geothermal energy, we are aiming for mass global deployment, but a revolution of this scale requires a starting line. When it comes to geothermal energy, we are aiming for mass global deployment, but a revolution of this scale requires a starting line.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93932 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:01:38 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93932-the-geothermal-machine-drilling-out-of-our-old-energy-ways House passes bipartisan geothermal energy package 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. 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. 

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93931 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:23:43 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93931-house-passes-bipartisan-geothermal-energy-package From power generation to water supply, here’s what the impending El Niño can expose brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) El Niño is coming. Brock Yordy explains the impacts on groundwater, drilling job sites, and global water infrastructure. El Niño is coming. Brock Yordy explains the impacts on groundwater, drilling job sites, and global water infrastructure.



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93924 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:30:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93924-el-ninos-threat-to-groundwater-and-drilling Fervo, Vallourec Ink $800M Deal to Scale U.S. Geothermal Buildout This is another signal that geothermal is trying to move into a different phase. Less experimental, more repeatable. This is another signal that geothermal is trying to move into a different phase. Less experimental, more repeatable.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93901 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93901-fervo-vallourec-ink-800m-deal-to-scale-us-geothermal-buildout Eavor Wins Global CleanTech Award for Closed-Loop Geothermal Technology 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. 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.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93900 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93900-eavor-wins-global-cleantech-award-for-closed-loop-geothermal-technology GDA, HEET Secure MassCEC Grants to Expand Geothermal Workforce Training 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. 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. 

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93897 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93897-gda-heet-win-masscec-grants-for-geothermal-training-expansion DOE Backs $14 Million Geothermal Demonstration in Pennsylvania johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) This project also taps into an existing advantage: thousands of oil and gas wells that could potentially be repurposed. This project also taps into an existing advantage: thousands of oil and gas wells that could potentially be repurposed. 

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93895 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93895-doe-backs-14-million-geothermal-demonstration-in-pennsylvania A Church’s Geothermal Experiment Could Pave the Way for Projects Across New York High costs, crowding and less-than-ideal land conditions make geothermal installations in downstate New York difficult—but not impossible. High costs, crowding and less-than-ideal land conditions make geothermal installations in downstate New York difficult—but not impossible.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93889 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93889-a-churchs-geothermal-experiment-could-pave-the-way-for-projects-across-new-york Financing Thermal Energy Networks: Capital Flow Determines Whether Rigs Move The market for thermal energy networks is expanding rapidly, driven by decarbonization mandates, infrastructure investment, and innovative financing models. The market for thermal energy networks is expanding rapidly, driven by decarbonization mandates, infrastructure investment, and innovative financing models.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93881 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93881-financing-thermal-energy-networks-capital-flow-determines-whether-rigs-move The TEN Playbook: Load, Risk, and ROI Drilling costs more upfront than rooftop boilers and chillers. But TENs shift the financial equation from CapEx to long-term OpEx, compliance, and asset value. Drilling costs more upfront than rooftop boilers and chillers. But TENs shift the financial equation from CapEx to long-term OpEx, compliance, and asset value.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93880 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93880-the-ten-playbook-load-risk-and-roi Navigating the New Grid: The Thermal Energy Movement brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) Geothermal uncertainty has gone beyond subsurface dynamics into the deep, dark depths of legislation and policymaking. Geothermal uncertainty has gone beyond subsurface dynamics into the deep, dark depths of legislation and policymaking.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93882 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93882-navigating-the-new-grid-the-thermal-energy-movement Still Drilling, Still Building johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) NY-GEO still feels like a checkpoint — a place to compare notes, challenge assumptions, and measure progress honestly. NY-GEO still feels like a checkpoint — a place to compare notes, challenge assumptions, and measure progress honestly.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93879 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93879-still-drilling-still-building Welcome to NY‑GEO 2026 Brooklyn! The opportunity for action is now. As partners, competitors, collaborators, and advocates, we are united in advancing the superior solution for building heating and cooling. The opportunity for action is now. As partners, competitors, collaborators, and advocates, we are united in advancing the superior solution for building heating and cooling.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93878 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93878-welcome-to-nygeo-2026-brooklyn Geothermal's Future: Drillers Saving Water johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) Breaking down the opportunities of geothermal from water conservation to a workforce opening new doors to lead the geothermal movement. Breaking down the opportunities of geothermal from water conservation to a workforce opening new doors to lead the geothermal movement.



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93869 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93869-geothermals-future-drillers-saving-water NY-GEO 2026: The Sessions, Speakers and Geothermal Momentum johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) Episode 158 of The Driller Newscast brings host Brock Yordy together with geothermal advocate John Ciovacco to unpack the biggest conversations coming out of the NY-GEO conference. Episode 158 of The Driller Newscast brings host Brock Yordy together with geothermal advocate John Ciovacco to unpack the biggest conversations coming out of the NY-GEO conference.



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93861 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:30:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93861-ny-geo-2026-the-sessions-speakers-and-geothermal-momentum Deep Colorado Well Tests Geothermal Potential Geothermal electricity has traditionally been limited to areas with natural geothermal activity such as volcanic regions or hot springs. Geothermal electricity has traditionally been limited to areas with natural geothermal activity such as volcanic regions or hot springs. 

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93863 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93863-deep-colorado-well-tests-geothermal-potential Boise Receives $1 Million Grant to Expand Geothermal Heating to Affordable Housing With the new funding, Boise is looking to expand that long-standing infrastructure into residential developments. With the new funding, Boise is looking to expand that long-standing infrastructure into residential developments.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93860 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93860-boise-receives-1-million-grant-to-expand-geothermal-heating-to-affordable-housing Australian Startup CoilRig Gets Boost to Rethink Geothermal Drilling As geothermal heat pumps gain traction globally, the challenge has increasingly moved from proving the technology works to deploying it efficiently. As geothermal heat pumps gain traction globally, the challenge has increasingly moved from proving the technology works to deploying it efficiently.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93854 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:34:05 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93854-australian-startup-coilrig-gets-boost-to-rethink-geothermal-drilling Aberdeen Maps the Underground for Geothermal Heat Aberdeen is getting a high-tech look beneath its streets — and the goal is clean, local geothermal heat. Aberdeen is getting a high-tech look beneath its streets — and the goal is clean, local geothermal heat.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93847 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:43:33 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93847-aberdeen-maps-the-underground-for-geothermal-heat Japan’s Real Estate Sector Taps Geothermal Power The real estate investment company has identified climate action as a core business issue.  The real estate investment company has identified climate action as a core business issue.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93846 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:39:50 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93846-japans-real-estate-sector-taps-geothermal-power A Groundbreaking Geothermal Heating and Cooling Network Saves This Colorado College Money and Water When a former oil and gas developer partnered with Colorado Mesa University on geothermal, the school saved millions and set a new standard for energy-efficient buildings. When a former oil and gas developer partnered with Colorado Mesa University on geothermal, the school saved millions and set a new standard for energy-efficient buildings.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93853 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93853-a-groundbreaking-geothermal-heating-and-cooling-network-saves-this-colorado-college-money-and-water Dutch Greenhouses Turn to Geothermal Heat Geothermal energy is officially heating greenhouses in one of Europe’s most important horticulture hubs. Geothermal energy is officially heating greenhouses in one of Europe’s most important horticulture hubs.


]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93850 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93850-dutch-greenhouses-turn-to-geothermal-heat From Olympic Water Strain to the DOE’s Energy Shakeup johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) Episode 157 of The Driller Newscast finds host Brock Yordy connecting winter safety, major DOE restructuring, and the growing overlap between water, drilling, and geothermal energy. Episode 157 of The Driller Newscast finds host Brock Yordy connecting winter safety, major DOE restructuring, and the growing overlap between water, drilling, and geothermal energy.



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93843 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93843-from-olympic-water-strain-to-the-does-energy-shakeup Jollibee Powers Its Philippine Operations with Geothermal Energy Behind every burger, fried chicken order, and delivery truck rolling out of its commissaries is now a power system largely fueled by heat from beneath the earth. Behind every burger, fried chicken order, and delivery truck rolling out of its commissaries is now a power system largely fueled by heat from beneath the earth.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93840 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93840-jollibee-powers-its-philippine-operations-with-geothermal-energy East Texas Eyes a New Energy Frontier with Geothermal Power and Lithium Extraction T5 Smackover Partners plans a modular project in the Smackover Formation that pairs geothermal electricity with large-scale lithium production, though technical and economic hurdles remain.

T5 Smackover Partners plans a modular project in the Smackover Formation that pairs geothermal electricity with large-scale lithium production, though technical and economic hurdles remain.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93841 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93841-east-texas-eyes-a-new-energy-frontier-with-geothermal-power-and-lithium-extraction