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Fervo Energy Is Sitting on a Lithium Goldmine: Why DLE + IPO Is the Billion-Dollar Move They Haven't Made Yet

Fervo Energy has raised $1.5B, slashed drilling costs, and is eyeing an IPO. But ignoring DLE lithium co-production leaves billions on the table. Here's why By Alphaxioms | Energy & Critical Minerals Analysis Image: Fervo Energy’s Nasdaq debut marks a defining moment for geothermal energy. ⚡🌍 Fervo Energy has become the undisputed poster child of next-generation geothermal. With over $1.5 billion raised, drilling times slashed, and high-profile power deals with Google and California utilities, they've proven that enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) can work at scale  But Fervo is leaving money in the ground. Literally. Every day, Fervo pumps millions of gallons of hot, pressurized brine through deep underground fractures at Cape Station (Utah) and Project Red (Nevada). They extract the heat, generate clean electricity, and then reinject the fluid. Job done. Except that brine isn't just water. Across the Great Basin — where Fervo operates — geothermal brines carry d...
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EGEC to announce Ruggero Bertani EGIA award winner at GeoTHERM expo and Congres

  Announcing the Top 5 Most Innovative Geothermal Projects in 2024

The anticipation is building as the European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) reveals the finalists for the prestigious Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award 2024. These groundbreaking projects showcase the forefront of geothermal technology and will be vying for recognition at the GeoTHERM expo & congress, set to unfold between February 29 and March 1, 2024, in Offenburg, Germany.


1. Canopus Drilling Solutions Geothermal BV (Netherlands)

Project: Field pilot of the Directional Steel Shot Drilling technology at VersuchsStollen Hagerbach, CH.


Canopus Drilling Solutions introduces the Directional Steel Shot Drilling (DSSD) technology, proving its ability to drill three times faster than traditional methods. A successful field pilot at VersuchsStollen Hagerbach demonstrated the prowess of DSSD by steering through various rock types and depths, marking a significant leap in drilling efficiency.


2. Deutsche Erdwärme GmbH (Germany)

Project: Geothermal Well GN-Th-1 (Geothermal Project Graben-Neudorf).


Deutsche Erdwärme's project in Graben-Neudorf showcases the innovative use of silicate drilling fluid systems and offshore mud cooler technology. This combination effectively handles extreme subsurface temperatures, enabling exploration of fractured reservoirs in environments reaching up to 2025 Halliburton (Netherlands)

Project: GeoESP Intake: Geothermal Electric Submersible Pumps (ESP) Intake.


Halliburton's GeoESP Intake employs technology from diverse industries to revolutionize Geothermal Electric Submersible Pumps. This project significantly reduces power consumption, manages open-hole completions, minimizes scale formation, and mitigates erosion at the ESP inlet setting depth, offering substantial advancements in high-flow geothermal applications.


 4. HydroVolve UK Ltd (United Kingdom)

Project: The GeoVolve HYPERDRIVE.


HydroVolve's decade-long dedication to research culminates in the GeoVolve HYPERDRIVE, a high-performance percussive drilling system. Proven in 2023 trial wells, this technology not only reduces rig time costs by enhancing the rate of penetration but also minimizes expenses associated with bit replacements, breaking down limitations associated with drilling deep, hard rock formations.


 5. Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH (Germany)

*Project: Lithium Extraction Optimization Plant (LEOP) to produce green lithium in Europe.


Vulcan Energie Ressourcen addresses the growing demand for green lithium with the Lithium Extraction Optimization Plant (LEOP). Operating in the Upper Rhine Graben, this plant utilizes brine from deep reservoirs containing lithium. Through a sophisticated process, it extracts lithium chloride, setting the stage for further refinement into Lithiumhydroxide for battery production.


Philippe Dumas, EGEC Secretary-General, expressed his admiration for the finalists, stating, "I am immensely inspired by the caliber of innovation demonstrated by the five finalists for the Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award 2024."



As the geothermal industry eagerly awaits the winner announcement at GeoTHERM, these projects exemplify a dedication to excellence, pushing the boundaries of geothermal technology to new heights. The Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award continues to serve as a beacon for recognizing and celebrating outstanding contributions to the geothermal energy sector

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