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NASEO Geothermal Power Accelerator Driving Multi-State Energy Transformation

Geothermal Power Accelerator: America’s Quiet Race to Unlock the Earth’s Energy Core The global energy transition is often framed through the familiar lenses of solar panels stretching across deserts and wind turbines rising above coastlines. Yet beneath the surface—literally—lies one of the most powerful, reliable, and underutilized energy resources on Earth: geothermal power. Now, a bold initiative in the United States is attempting to rewrite the trajectory of this sector. The Geothermal Power Accelerator, a collaboration among 15 states, signals a decisive shift from cautious exploration to aggressive deployment. This is not just another policy framework. It is a coordinated, multi-state effort designed to eliminate long-standing barriers, attract private capital, and transform geothermal from a niche energy source into a cornerstone of grid reliability. A Coalition Built for Speed, Not Talk At its core, the Geothermal Power Accelerator represents something rare in energy polic...
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Ormat raises concerns over Kenya Power payment delays

When Power Stalls: Payment Delays Threaten Kenya’s Geothermal Momentum By: Robert Buluma Kenya’s geothermal story has long been told as one of Africa’s most compelling energy success narratives—a nation that dared to dig deep into the Earth and emerged with a reliable, renewable backbone for its electricity grid. From the steaming plains of Olkaria to the ambitious expansions across the Rift Valley, geothermal has positioned Kenya as a continental leader in clean baseload power. But beneath this success lies a growing tension—one that could quietly undermine the very foundation of this progress. Recent signals from , one of Kenya’s key independent power producers, have cast a spotlight on a familiar yet dangerous challenge: delayed payments from . What may appear as a routine financial hiccup is, in reality, a warning sign with far-reaching implications for investment, energy security, and the future trajectory of geothermal development in Kenya. The Backbone of Kenya’s Energy System T...

KenGen’s Sh32bn project stalled amid donor funding dispute

Donor Funding Row Freezes KenGen’s Sh32 Billion Geothermal Ambition A Billion-Shilling Dream Stalls in Kenya’s Energy Heartland By:  Robert Buluma In the shadow of the steaming vents and rugged volcanic terrain of Hell’s Gate National Park, one of Kenya’s most ambitious clean energy expansions has hit an unexpected wall. The multi-billion-shilling geothermal project led by the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) — valued at approximately Sh32 billion — has been frozen following a donor funding dispute. What was once a symbol of Kenya’s global leadership in geothermal energy now finds itself entangled in financial uncertainty, bureaucratic friction, and the fragile nature of international development financing. The pause is more than a delay in infrastructure delivery. It is a signal of how modern energy transitions, even in globally admired renewable hubs like Kenya, are still deeply dependent on external capital flows, policy alignment, and institutional trust betwe...

Kenya's Suswa Geothermal Field: GDC Begins Drilling Exploration

Kenya's Suswa Awakens: GDC Launches Exploration at the Rift Valley's Next 300 MW Geothermal Frontier By Alphaxioms Geothermal Insights | Published on  There is something quietly momentous about the sight of a drilling rig being loaded onto a truck and driven south from Menengai toward the ancient caldera of Suswa. For most Kenyans who pass through the Rift Valley on the Nairobi–Naivasha highway, Suswa is a dramatic volcanic silhouette on the horizon — a brooding landform that has sat in geological patience while the country has built its geothermal identity elsewhere. That chapter is now ending. In January 2026, Kenya's Geothermal Development Company officially mobilised drilling rigs toward the Suswa geothermal field, signalling the beginning of active exploration at a site estimated to hold up to 300 megawatts of geothermal potential. It is, by any measure, one of the most consequential energy milestones Kenya has reached in years — and it deserves a thorough examination....

Geo POWER Act Accelerates Next-Generation Geothermal Deployment Nationwide

  Geo POWER Act Ignites a New Era for Next-Generation Geothermal Energy in the United States By: Robert Buluma The global energy transition is no longer a distant ambition—it is a rapidly unfolding reality. Across continents, nations are racing to secure reliable, clean, and scalable energy sources capable of sustaining economic growth while addressing climate imperatives. In this high-stakes transformation, geothermal energy—long considered a niche player—is now stepping into the spotlight. And in the United States, a powerful legislative push is accelerating that shift. The recent introduction of the Geothermal Power Opportunity with Expanded Regions (Geo POWER) Act (H.R. 8437) in the U.S. House of Representatives marks a defining moment for the future of geothermal energy. Championed by Representatives Nick Begich (R-AK) and Susie Lee (D-NV), the bill reflects a growing bipartisan consensus: geothermal energy—particularly next-generation systems—must play a central role in Amer...

BRIN and Geo Dipa Advance Modular Geothermal Wellhead Power

BRIN and Geo Dipa Pioneer Modular Wellhead Technology for Small-Scale Geothermal Power Revolution By: Robert Buluma Opening Perspective: A Quiet Revolution at the Wellhead Across Indonesia’s volcanic arc, geothermal energy has long been viewed through the lens of massive power stations—multi-well, multi-megawatt installations requiring years of development and heavy capital investment. But a quieter transformation is emerging. Instead of waiting years for large-scale geothermal plants, engineers and researchers are now asking a radical question: What if geothermal power could begin at the wellhead itself—small, fast, modular, and locally distributed? This is exactly the direction being taken by Indonesia’s national research agency BRIN in collaboration with state geothermal developer Geo Dipa Energi . Their joint effort to develop modular wellhead technology for small-scale geothermal power plants represents one of the most important shifts in geothermal development strategy in...