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The Heat Beneath the Cloud: How Geothermal Energy Is Redefining Data Centers

When Data Centers Go Deep: The Companies Betting Big on Geothermal Power By:  Robert Buluma As the world races toward clean and sustainable energy solutions, Alphaxioms stands at the forefront of consultancy and innovation in geothermal technology. With deep experience in renewable energy systems and cutting-edge drilling concepts, Alphaxioms believes the next great frontier lies in powering data centers — the backbone of our digital lives — through the limitless heat beneath our feet. The global data-center boom has created an energy appetite like no other — servers humming, GPUs crunching, and cooling systems demanding power around the clock. As renewable energy scales up, one source stands apart for its ability to run 24/7 without interruption: geothermal energy . From tech giants to drilling innovators, a new alliance is taking shape — pairing data centers with the Earth's own heat. The following is the full list of companies now venturing into geothermal specifically for da...

EDC’s Bold Move: Breathing New Life into the Legendary 129-MW Leyte Geothermal Plant

The Philippines’ geothermal pioneer, Energy Development Corporation (EDC) , is once again making headlines — not for launching something new, but for giving new meaning to what already exists.  By:  Robert Buluma The company has announced plans to repurpose its iconic 129-megawatt Upper Mahiao Geothermal Power Plant in Kananga, Leyte — a facility that has faithfully served the nation for nearly three decades. After reaching the end of its operational lifespan, the plant — once a symbol of the country’s energy independence — now stands at the cusp of transformation. EDC Vice-President Ryan Z. Velasco confirmed that the company will conduct site feasibility studies to explore various options, including potential repurposing or redevelopment of the area. End of an Era, Start of a New Chapter The Upper Mahiao Power Plant began commercial operations in 1996 under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) scheme — a pioneering model at the time. EDC took over the project in 2006, seaml...