Geothermal

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.

DOE Backs $14 Million Geothermal Demonstration in Pennsylvania

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This project also taps into an existing advantage: thousands of oil and gas wells that could potentially be repurposed.

A Church’s Geothermal Experiment Could Pave the Way for Projects Across New York

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

High costs, crowding and less-than-ideal land conditions make geothermal installations in downstate New York difficult—but not impossible.

Financing Thermal Energy Networks: Capital Flow Determines Whether Rigs Move

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400

The market for thermal energy networks is expanding rapidly, driven by decarbonization mandates, infrastructure investment, and innovative financing models.

The TEN Playbook: Load, Risk, and ROI

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

es, 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.

Navigating the New Grid: The Thermal Energy Movement

questions@askbrock.com (Brock Yordy) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Geothermal uncertainty has gone beyond subsurface dynamics into the deep, dark depths of legislation and policymaking.

Still Drilling, Still Building

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

NY-GEO still feels like a checkpoint — a place to compare notes, challenge assumptions, and measure progress honestly.

Welcome to NY‑GEO 2026 Brooklyn!

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Geothermal's Future: Drillers Saving Water

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:30:00 -0400

Breaking down the opportunities of geothermal from water conservation to a workforce opening new doors to lead the geothermal movement.

NY-GEO 2026: The Sessions, Speakers and Geothermal Momentum

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:30:00 -0400

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.

Deep Colorado Well Tests Geothermal Potential

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Geothermal electricity has traditionally been limited to areas with natural geothermal activity such as volcanic regions or hot springs.

Boise Receives $1 Million Grant to Expand Geothermal Heating to Affordable Housing

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

With the new funding, Boise is looking to expand that long-standing infrastructure into residential developments.

Australian Startup CoilRig Gets Boost to Rethink Geothermal Drilling

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:34:05 -0500

As geothermal heat pumps gain traction globally, the challenge has increasingly moved from proving the technology works to deploying it efficiently.

Aberdeen Maps the Underground for Geothermal Heat

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:43:33 -0500

Aberdeen is getting a high-tech look beneath its streets — and the goal is clean, local geothermal heat.

Japan’s Real Estate Sector Taps Geothermal Power

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:39:50 -0500

The real estate investment company has identified climate action as a core business issue.

A Groundbreaking Geothermal Heating and Cooling Network Saves This Colorado College Money and Water

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Dutch Greenhouses Turn to Geothermal Heat

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Geothermal energy is officially heating greenhouses in one of Europe’s most important horticulture hubs.

From Olympic Water Strain to the DOE’s Energy Shakeup

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

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.

Jollibee Powers Its Philippine Operations with Geothermal Energy

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500

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.

East Texas Eyes a New Energy Frontier with Geothermal Power and Lithium Extraction

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Groundwater Industry Heads to Capitol Hill for 2026 NGWA Fly-In

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Contractors and water professionals will push federal leaders on geothermal tax credits, PFAS policy, workforce programs, and funding for national groundwater monitoring.

Fervo Energy Hits New Milestone with Hottest Geothermal Well Yet in Utah

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Although the findings from Project Blanford are still in the early stages, they indicate promising potential for future advancements.

Fervo Energy Quietly Files for IPO as Geothermal Heats Up

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Geothermal startup Fervo Energy has reportedly filed confidential paperwork for an initial public offering, signaling its next major move as it scales up development of next-generation geothermal projects.

From Textbooks to the Boreholes

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:30:00 -0500

In Episode 156 of The Driller Newscast, host Brock Yordy sits down with Dan Sergison, Geothermal Discipline Manager at Salas O'Brien, to explore how the geothermal industry can better bridge the critical gap between engineering design and field execution.

Thankful for The Geothermal Boom: Scaling the Drilling Industry

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0500

In a pre-Thanksgiving episode of The DRILLERcast, hosts Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers examine the American labor landscape, the drilling industry’s deep reliance on experience, and the realities of a rapidly expanding geothermal market.

Ground2Grid Summit Launches in 2027 to Unite the Full Thermal Energy Ecosystem

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Ground2Grid Summit will connect the complete lifecycle of geothermal and carbon-neutral heating and cooling systems - from subsurface exploration to final system integration.

A Driller's Life: Heat, Hard Lessons, and Florida Grit

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0500

Thanks for taking the time to read this story, I hope you enjoyed it, and until next time, work hard for what you want, and if you don't know what you want just work hard.

America’s Hottest Geothermal Plant to Tap Volcano Power by 2026

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500

As the world looks for reliable and emissions-free energy options, this project in Oregon might just prove that the key to a sustainable future lies deep beneath our feet - in the same fiery forces that once shaped the land.