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Cumberland’s Springhill Mines Ignite New Geothermal Energy Investment Race By: Robert Buluma Deep beneath the historic coal town of Springhill, Nova Scotia, an energy revolution is quietly simmering. What was once the beating heart of Canada’s coal mining era is now emerging as one of the country’s most fascinating geothermal success stories. Flooded abandoned mines that once symbolized industrial decline are being reimagined as a renewable energy treasure capable of powering greenhouses, businesses, institutions, and perhaps an entirely new economic future. The Municipality of Cumberland is now intensifying efforts to attract investors and developers interested in harnessing geothermal energy from the former Springhill coal mines after a provincially funded geothermal research initiative reached its conclusion in April 2026. The story unfolding in this small Nova Scotian community is not just about renewable energy. It is about reinvention, resilience, and the transformation of old i...

GEN Electric Grid Impact Study RFP Signals a Defining Moment for Geothermal Energy Networks in the United States By: Robert Buluma The United States geothermal sector is entering a new phase, one where geothermal systems are no longer being viewed only as sources of heating and cooling, but increasingly as strategic infrastructure capable of strengthening the electric grid itself. In one of the most important emerging developments in utility-scale thermal network deployment, the Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET), in partnership with Eversource Gas, has officially launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a groundbreaking Electric Grid Impact Study focused on Geothermal Energy Networks (GENs), also referred to as Thermal Energy Networks (TENs). Backed by funding from the U.S. Department of Energy under grant “DE-EE0010662.0002 Home Energy Efficiency Team Utility-Managed Geothermal Pilot in Framingham, Massachusetts,” the initiative represents far more than a local energy pilot. It is...

Margün Enerji’s USD 150 Million Acquisition of Hez Enerji Signals a New Geothermal Consolidation Wave in Türkiye The global renewable energy sector is undergoing a rapid phase of consolidation, with strategic acquisitions reshaping ownership structures, accelerating capacity expansion, and strengthening long-term energy security. One of the latest and most significant moves comes from Türkiye, where Margün Enerji Üretim Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. has agreed to acquire geothermal company Hez Enerji İnşaat San. ve Tic. A.Ş. in a deal valued at approximately USD 150 million . The transaction, which includes an operational geothermal power plant and additional resource licenses, underscores the aggressive expansion strategy of Margün Enerji in the geothermal space. This acquisition is not just a financial transaction—it represents a broader strategic pivot in Türkiye’s renewable energy landscape, where geothermal energy is increasingly becoming a core pillar of baseload clean power generati...

Gran Canaria’s Geothermal Push Enters New Phase as Drilling Tender Preparations Begin By: Robert Buluma   Gran Canaria’s geothermal ambitions are rapidly moving from theoretical exploration toward real industrial development. In a major development for Spain’s renewable energy sector, the Cabildo of Gran Canaria has intensified efforts to unlock underground geothermal resources while preparations quietly advance for what could become one of the Canary Islands’ most important clean energy drilling campaigns. The latest momentum comes as the Cabildo formally seeks another permit to investigate geothermal resources across strategic areas of the island. At the same time, authorities and project partners are preparing technical tender documents for exploratory geothermal drilling operations expected to begin in the coming development phases. Together, these developments signal that geothermal energy is no longer being treated as a distant scientific possibility in Gran Canaria. It is ...

Mercury’s $1 Billion Geothermal Expansion Signals a New Era for New Zealand’s Renewable Energy Future By: Robert Buluma   Mercury Doubles Down on Geothermal Power New Zealand’s renewable energy transition has entered a bold new chapter after Mercury announced plans to significantly scale its geothermal platform with a potential investment of up to $1 billion. The announcement marks one of the country’s most ambitious geothermal expansion strategies in recent years and reinforces geothermal energy’s growing role as a reliable, baseload renewable power source capable of supporting future electricity demand. Mercury revealed that it will immediately commit NZ$75 million toward geothermal appraisal drilling at two major projects located near Taupō — Ngā Tamariki and Rotokawa. These developments could collectively generate an additional 1 terawatt-hour (TWh) of electricity annually, enough to power approximately 125,000 more homes across New Zealand. The projects are expected to t...