SCAN Drilling Campaign Completed: Unlocking Geothermal Potential Across the Netherlands The completion of the SCAN drilling campaign marks a defining moment in the Netherlands’ journey toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Spanning over two years—from October 2023 to December 2025—the ambitious program delivered eight strategically placed exploratory wells across the country. What began as a mission to better understand the Dutch subsurface has now evolved into a cornerstone for the next generation of geothermal energy development. This campaign was never just about drilling wells. It was about answering one fundamental question: where, and to what extent, can geothermal energy be harnessed effectively in the Netherlands? With the operational phase now complete, the results are not only promising but transformative, offering clarity where uncertainty once dominated. A Nationwide Effort to Decode the Subsurface The SCAN program covered approximately half of the Netherla...
From Waste Heat to Power: Indonesia’s Lahendong Breakthrough and the Future of Geothermal Efficiency In the global transition toward clean, resilient, and sustainable energy systems, geothermal power has consistently stood apart. Unlike solar or wind, it does not depend on weather conditions. Unlike fossil fuels, it does not emit significant greenhouse gases. It is stable, reliable, and—perhaps most importantly—immensely underutilized. Yet even within geothermal, a quiet inefficiency has persisted for decades: waste heat . Now, Indonesia is rewriting that narrative. A landmark agreement between Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE), PLN Indonesia Power, and Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) signals a pivotal shift—not just for Indonesia, but for the global geothermal sector. The trio has finalized electricity tariff terms for the Lahendong Bottoming Unit , a 15 MW geothermal expansion project that transforms previously wasted heat into usable electricity. This is not just another power p...