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Tajogaite Energía and INVOLCAN Explore La Palma Geothermal Energy Potential

By Robert Buluma Alphaxioms
Tajogaite Energía and INVOLCAN Join Forces to Explore La Palma’s Geothermal Potential Tajogaite Energía S.L. has taken a significant step toward assessing the geothermal potential of La Palma by formalising an agreement with the Canary Islands Volcanological Institute (INVOLCAN). The agreement covers surface geothermal exploration and research across 19 mining grids awarded to the company by the Government of the Canary Islands, with a total value of €387,698.50. The initiative does not yet mean that a geothermal power plant will be built or that deep drilling will begin immediately. Instead, it represents an essential early phase: using advanced scientific methods to understand what lies beneath the island’s surface and identify the areas with the greatest potential for future geothermal development. A Strategic Agreement for Canary Islands Energy The collaboration between Tajogaite Energía S.L. and INVOLCAN forms part of the public tender process launched by the Canary Islands Govern...
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Iceland Drilling Company Reveals Future of Deep Geothermal Innovation

By Robert Buluma Alphaxioms
Exclusive Expert Insights on Superhot Resources, Cost Barriers, Africa’s Growth, and the Next Era of Geothermal Energy By : Robert Buluma   Image:Bruce Gatherer, Geothermal Drilling Business Development & Operations Advisor at Iceland Drilling Company, and Sveinn Hannesson, CEO, who provided the expert insights behind this exclusive interview. Geothermal energy is entering a new and far more extreme frontier. As the global energy transition accelerates, attention is shifting from conventional hydrothermal systems to superhot, ultra-deep, and engineered geothermal systems that promise dramatically higher energy yields and broader geographic applicability. In this exclusive expert exchange,  Iceland Drilling Company  shares detailed insights on the future of geothermal drilling,covering technical frontiers, cost structures, workforce challenges, Africa’s geothermal opportunity, oil and gas crossover, digitalization, partnerships, and what the next 10–15 years may hold f...
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DOE Backs $14 Million Utica Shale Geothermal Energy Demonstration Project

By Robert Buluma Alphaxioms
Utica Shale Geothermal Breakthrough Redefines America’s Clean Energy Future By: Robert Buluma The United States is preparing to test one of the most ambitious geothermal energy demonstrations ever attempted in the eastern part of the country. In a move that could fundamentally reshape how abandoned and active oil and gas infrastructure is utilized, the US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $14 million Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) demonstration project targeting the prolific Utica Shale formation in Pennsylvania. At first glance, the announcement may appear like another government-backed energy research initiative. But beneath the surface lies something far more transformative: the possible birth of a new geothermal frontier built directly on the foundations of America’s shale revolution. For decades, geothermal power in the United States has largely been associated with the western states—California, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Idaho—where naturally occurring geothermal...
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UK Geothermal Lithium Expansion Accelerates with ABN AMRO Financing

By Robert Buluma Alphaxioms
GEL Secures ABN AMRO Financing to Scale UK Geothermal Lithium Revolution By:  Robert Buluma A defining moment for geothermal energy and critical minerals in Britain The United Kingdom is quietly entering a new energy chapter—one where heat from deep beneath the Earth is no longer just a scientific curiosity, but a practical source of electricity and critical minerals. The latest development from marks one of the most significant milestones yet in this transition. The company has secured £10 million in financing from to accelerate the expansion of its geothermal power and lithium production operations in Cornwall. This is not just another funding announcement. It represents a strategic alignment between finance, energy security, and the global race for critical minerals. At the center of this transformation is a simple but powerful idea: geothermal energy can do more than generate electricity—it can also unlock lithium from naturally heated underground brines, turning clean h...
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Madrid Basin Geothermal Exploration Could Transform Spain’s Energy Future

By Robert Buluma Alphaxioms
Madrid Breaks Ground with High-Temperature Geothermal Power Exploration By:  Robert Buluma Introduction For decades, Spain’s geothermal ambitions have largely revolved around the volcanic landscapes of the Canary Islands. The intense underground heat generated by tectonic and volcanic activity made the islands the natural frontier for geothermal research and energy development. But in a surprising and potentially transformative move, the Community of Madrid has now stepped into the geothermal spotlight with a bold initiative that could redefine Spain’s renewable energy future. In a historic announcement published on May 4, 2026, the regional government of Madrid revealed that it has become the first mainland region in Spain to investigate high-enthalpy geothermal energy for electricity generation. This development marks a major milestone not only for Madrid but also for Europe’s broader clean energy transition. The project, known as  Cibeles , seeks to evaluate the geothermal ...
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ENNA Geo, STEAM Advance Zagocha Geothermal Development Through Strategic Partnership

By Robert Buluma Alphaxioms
ENNA Geo Forges Critical Partnership with STEAM : A New Chapter for Geothermal Development at Zagocha By : Robert Buluma   In a strategic move that signals maturity and ambition, emerging geothermal developer ENNA has formalized a landmark collaboration with global technical advisory firm STEAM. The partnership, announced this week, positions STEAM as the Owner’s Engineer for ENNA’s flagship Zagocha geothermal project—a development that could redefine renewable energy benchmarks in the region. For an industry where technical de-risking is the single greatest determinant of success, the appointment of an Owner’s Engineer is never routine. It is, instead, a declaration of intent. And with STEAM bringing operational experience from over 30 countries in the past decade alone, the message from ENNA is clear: the Zagocha project is moving beyond feasibility and into the disciplined, exacting phase of execution. The Strategic Logic Behind the Owner’s Engineer In large-scale energy infr...
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"GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, OPG, SNC-Lavalin and Aecon Sign Historic Contract for Deployment of Groundbreaking Small Modular Reactor at Darlington Nuclear Project Site"

By Robert Buluma Alphaxioms
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Fervo Energy Expands Geothermal Pipeline With Landmark Google Power Agreement

By Robert Buluma Alphaxioms
Fervo Energy Expands Geothermal Pipeline as Google Signs Record 396 MW Power Purchase Agreement Alphaxioms Geothermal Insights | Industry Analysis | November 2026 Fervo Energy Moves Enhanced Geothermal Into Commercial Deployment The global geothermal energy industry is entering an important commercialisation phase as Fervo Energy reports significant operational progress, expands its project development pipeline, and secures a landmark electricity offtake agreement with Google. In its third-quarter 2026 results, released on November 9, Fervo confirmed that its Cape Station geothermal development in Utah had achieved first power and contractual commercial operation at its initial 33-megawatt (MW) GeoBlock. The milestone represents a significant transition for the company, moving its enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) technology further from demonstration and development into commercial electricity generation. The company also announced a 15-year, grid-connected, take-or-pay power purchase...
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California Court Orders New Environmental Review for Imperial County Geothermal Lithium Project

By Robert Buluma Alphaxioms
California Appeals Court Orders New Environmental Review for Imperial County Geothermal–Lithium Project Image: California Salton Lake Sea Hell’s Kitchen geothermal and lithium extraction plan sent back for deeper water, air-quality and mitigation analysis under CEQA A California appeals court has ordered Imperial County to conduct a more rigorous environmental review of the proposed Hell’s Kitchen geothermal power plant and lithium extraction project near the Salton Sea. The Fourth District Court of Appeal found that the county’s original environmental impact report (EIR) did not adequately address long-term water availability, enforceable mitigation measures for water shortages, or potential air-quality impacts tied to the receding Salton Sea. The ruling partially reverses a lower court decision and remands the case to Imperial County Superior Court, requiring the county and project developer Controlled Thermal Resources to address the identified deficiencies before the project can m...
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Green Therma Generation 5 Geothermal Technology Revolutionises Enclosed Loop Heat Production

By Robert Buluma Alphaxioms
Green Therma’s Fifth Generation Geothermal Technology Targets Heat Markets Image: Kim Gunn Maver, Chief Geologist at Green Therma The geothermal industry has historically depended on favourable geological conditions, naturally permeable reservoirs and the availability of underground fluids. Although conventional hydrothermal systems have enabled commercial geothermal electricity generation and heat across several countries, their dependence on specific geological characteristics has limited the number of locations where projects can be developed successfully. A new generation of engineered geothermal technologies is seeking to address these limitations by changing how heat is extracted from the subsurface. Green Therma is advancing what it describes as Generation 5 geothermal technology, centred on Enclosed Loop Geothermal (ELG). Unlike conventional hydrothermal systems and Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) , the technology uses a fully enclosed engineered piping arrangement that pre...
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Újbuda Geothermal Energy Exploration Approval Boosts Sustainable Heating Potential

By Robert Buluma Alphaxioms
Újbuda Gets Approval to Explore Its Geothermal Energy Potential Budapest’s Újbuda district has received approval to examine whether geothermal energy can contribute to its future heating and energy needs. The decision places one of the capital’s most densely populated districts at the centre of Hungary’s broader effort to make better use of its underground thermal resources. The approval does not mean that a geothermal power plant or district-heating system will be built immediately. Instead, it allows the district and its partners to investigate the geological conditions, technical feasibility, environmental implications and financial requirements of using heat stored beneath the city. The project could eventually support cleaner heating, reduce dependence on imported natural gas and strengthen Budapest’s energy resilience. Its success, however, will depend on careful geological research, responsible water management, transparent public consultation and a realistic financing model. Wh...
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Germany Advances Rhineland Geothermal Exploration Through Fraunhofer IEG Seismic Survey

By Robert Buluma Alphaxioms
Germany Advances Rhineland Geothermal Exploration as Fraunhofer IEG Secures Seismic Survey Approval A Major Step for Geothermal Energy in Germany Germany is advancing its geothermal exploration ambitions in the Rhineland as researchers move closer to understanding the region's deep geological potential. The Fraunhofer Research Institution for Energy Infrastructures and Geotechnologies (Fraunhofer IEG) has secured regulatory approval to conduct a seismic exploration campaign under the Reallabor Geothermie Rheinland (Rhineland Geothermal Real Laboratory), marking an important milestone in efforts to establish geothermal energy as a long-term source of sustainable heat. The approval, granted by the Arnsberg Mining Authority, allows the research team to proceed with preparations for a geophysical measurement campaign covering two profiles with a combined length of approximately 35 kilometres. The proposed survey will investigate the subsurface between Baesweiler, Eschweiler and the H...
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Estonia Drills Three Towns for Open-Loop Geothermal Heating Development

By Robert Buluma Alphaxioms
Estonia Drills Into Its Own Backyard: Why Three Small Towns Could Shape the Future of Baltic Heating Estonia has started looking for heat under its own soil. In October 2026, the Geological Survey of Estonia began exploratory drilling at three locations in the south of the country to find out whether open-loop geothermal energy pilot plants can work there, according to CEENERGYNEWS, citing the Estonian Ministry of Climate. Work starts in Rõuge, then moves to Põlva municipality and Tõrva. The campaign is part of a research programme called AVATAR. On paper, this is a small story: a few boreholes, some pumping tests and a careful statement from a state agency. It is also one more step in a deliberate effort by a small Baltic country to treat geothermal energy as a real option for heating whole communities, and not only single houses. Estonia has long winters, energy security is a political issue there, and moving away from fossil fuels is now fixed policy. So the drilling matters more th...
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XGS, Baker Hughes, and Meta Ignite New Mexico’s 150MW Geothermal AI Power Revolution

By Robert Buluma Alphaxioms
XGS and Baker Hughes Push Geothermal Into the AI Era With Massive 150MW Meta-Linked Project in New Mexico The geothermal industry has officially entered a new phase — one where artificial intelligence, hyperscale data centers, and next-generation geothermal technologies are beginning to converge into a single industrial ecosystem. In one of the most significant geothermal-energy announcements of 2026, XGS Energy has partnered with Baker Hughes to accelerate development of a massive 150MW geothermal power project in New Mexico tied to the growing energy demands of Meta data center operations. The project is not merely another renewable energy development. It represents a major industrial test of whether advanced geothermal systems can reliably power the exploding AI infrastructure economy that is rapidly transforming electricity demand across the United States and the world. According to reports, the geothermal facility will provide electricity into the grid operated by Public S...
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Italy FER2 zero-emissions geothermal auction: 29.4MW projects approved

By Robert Buluma Alphaxioms
Italy’s FER2 Auction Approves Two Zero‑Emissions Geothermal Projects — What It Means for the Market Overview: FER2’s first geothermal auction and the winners Italy’s FER2 incentive mechanism — established by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) to stimulate renewable investment through long‑term Contracts for Difference (CfDs) — has completed its first geothermal tender, awarding favourable rankings to two zero‑emissions projects with a combined capacity of 29.4 MW. The auction aimed to allocate a dedicated 30 MW quota for geothermal plants that operate with no net emissions, and it selected: - Pola 1: a 24.4 MW project in Jolanda di Savoia, Ferrara. - ITW & LKW Geotermia Italia: a 5 MW plant in Castel Giorgio, Terni. Two other bids — a 12.69 MW project in Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina by Magma Energy Italia and a 5 MW proposal in Monterotondo Marittimo from Enel Green Power Italia — were excluded from the final rankings. The FER2 framework sets explicit timeli...
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“From Volcanic Depths to the National Grid: Dominica’s First Geothermal Turbine Sparks a Caribbean Energy Revolution.”

By Robert Buluma Alphaxioms
The historic milestone in Dominica's renewable energy journey has arrived:  By:  Robert Buluma the first Ormat Energy Converter (OEC) turbine unit at the OEC-1 geothermal power plant has spun to life, synchronized with the national grid, and begun delivering clean, reliable power to the island nation. This isn't just a technical achievement—it's a beacon of hope for energy independence in the Caribbean, a region long dependent on imported fossil fuels and vulnerable to hurricanes and climate change. Something which we had anticipated earlier on  Imagine standing in the control room, heart pounding, as the screens light up with rising numbers: Gross Power climbing to 3.82 MW and beyond. The CPB Switch Status flips to GEN,the "Start" button glows triumphantly, and for the first time, geothermal steam from deep beneath Dominica's volcanic landscape transforms into electricity flowing seamlessly into homes, businesses, and the future. Project Manager Amir Junger c...
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