Santa Fe, New Mexico – In an exciting move for the geothermal industry, the Bureau of land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office is officially welcoming nominations for geothermal leasing ahead of its upcoming lease sale, expected to take place in March 2026 . By : Robert Buluma If you’ve been eyeing geothermal development opportunities, the clock is ticking— all nominations must be submitted by September 25, 2025 . ⚡ Why This Matters Geothermal energy is a game-changer. It's clean, renewable, and offers reliable baseload power—something wind and solar can’t always guarantee. As climate action intensifies and demand for sustainable power surges, tapping into the Earth’s heat is becoming one of the most promising frontiers in the American West. The BLM plays a pivotal role in this transformation, managing 245 million acres of public lands and 700 million acres of subsurface mineral estates across the country, making them a key player in the geothermal energy boom. Geothermal...
Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR) Charges Ahead with Major Lithium and Power Milestones at the Hell's Kitchen Project By: Robert Buluma In the heart of California’s Salton Sea, momentum continues to build around what could become one of the most significant clean energy and battery-grade lithium projects in the world. Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR) has just unveiled a major project update, underscoring the rapid development of its integrated lithium and renewable power facility — the Hell’s Kitchen Lithium and Power Project. A Project of Global Importance The Hell's Kitchen Project is no ordinary development. It represents a world-first in co-producing battery-grade lithium and baseload renewable power from the same geothermal brine source — a truly circular, zero-waste solution. As global demand for electric vehicles, battery storage, and clean energy skyrockets, CTR’s project stands as a beacon of innovation and sustainability. Progress on All Fronts CTR’s late...