Space-Based Geothermal: Lunar and Martian Thermal Energy Systems By: Robert Buluma Space-based geothermal is one of the most compelling ideas in the future of space exploration. It does not mean building a traditional Earth-style geothermal plant on the Moon or Mars. Instead, it refers to using subsurface materials, thermal storage, and planetary heat-management systems to keep off-world bases alive, warm, and operational in extreme environments . On the Moon, the problem is surviving the long lunar night. On Mars, the problem is keeping habitats and equipment warm enough to function in a constant deep-cold environment . The topic sounds futuristic, but the engineering logic is real. NASA and other researchers have already studied lunar regolith as a thermal storage medium, and recent research continues to frame thermal energy architecture as a major part of sustainable lunar habitation [5][2]. For Mars, habitat studies emphasize thermal management as a core requirement, not a side det...
Marriott Drilling to Support Tenerife’s First Deep Geothermal Wells with SGI Collaboration
Marriott Drilling Group has been awarded a borehole rig services contract by Soluciones Geotérmicas Integradas (SGI) to deliver Tenerife’s first deep geothermal wells. This landmark project marks a significant step toward unlocking the Canary Islands’ untapped renewable energy potential.
SGI, headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and a wholly owned subsidiary of TAQA (Industrialization & Energy Services Company), is leading Tenerife’s first deep geothermal exploration campaign. Marriott Drilling has been commissioned as the sole drilling contractor to provide high-performance geothermal borehole services, supporting the island’s transition to cleaner energy.
The project, set to begin in 2025, is commissioned by Energía Geotérmica de Canarias (EGC)—a consortium comprising Reykjavik Geothermal, DISA, ITER, and Involcan. The campaign aims to evaluate geothermal electricity generation feasibility and reduce Tenerife’s reliance on imported fossil fuels by drilling exploratory wells reaching depths between 2,500 and 3,000 meters.
With over forty years of experience in high-temperature drilling across three continents, Marriott Drilling brings unmatched expertise to this pioneering initiative. By collaborating closely with SGI, Marriott Drilling is committed to delivering a safe and successful campaign that supports a cleaner and more resilient energy future for the Canary Islands.
This project highlights the growing importance of geothermal energy as a sustainable and reliable source of power, driving energy transition and supporting global efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
Source:Reykjavík
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