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🌋 Powering the Future:  Ormat's Crescent Valley Geothermal Development Project Secures Green Light in Nevada 🌱⚡ By  Robert Buluma In a major stride for clean energy advancement, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has completed its environmental assessment and officially approved the Crescent Valley Geothermal Development Project spearheaded by Ormat  Nevada, Inc. This landmark decision—reached on July 16, 2025 —unlocks the potential to generate 30 megawatts of geothermal power from the heart of Crescent Valley , situated between Eureka and Lander Counties in Nevada . 🔍 Project Snapshot Project Name: Crescent Valley Geothermal Development Project Developer:   Ormat Nevada, Inc. Facility Size: ~30 MW (net rated) geothermal power plant Project Footprint: ~2,066 acres on public and private lands Location: Crescent Valley, Battle Mountain, NV (Zip: 89821 & 89820) NEPA Status: Completed Environmental Assessment (DOI-BLM-NV-E020-2025-0010-EA...

🌋 From the Ground Up: New Zealand’s Bold Leap into a Supercharged Geothermal Future By:  Robert Buluma In the heart of New Zealand, beneath the rugged volcanic landscapes and steaming geysers, lies an energy revolution waiting to erupt. On July 30th, 2025, a powerful message echoed from the geothermal capital of the Southern Hemisphere — New Zealand is not just embracing its geothermal potential; it is preparing to unleash it. With the unveiling of the draft strategy titled From the Ground Up , the government, led by Minister Shane Jones for Resources and Regional Development, signaled a transformative shift in how the nation will harness the heat beneath its feet — and it's as ambitious as it is inspiring. 🔥 A Legacy Forged in Steam New Zealand’s geothermal story is deeply rooted in its identity. Long before turbines spun and power grids buzzed, Māori ancestors were using geothermal waters for warmth, healing, and cooking. Geothermal, or waiwhatu , is more than a resource — ...

Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh — In a landmark initiative for renewable energy innovation, India is set to commission its first fully indigenous 50 kW geothermal power plant in the Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh. By:  Robert Buluma Why it matters Operating at an unusually low geothermal temperature of just 68 °C , the project showcases India’s capability to harness Earth’s heat even at smaller scales. Designed to benefit about 5,000 residents in remote communities of Tawang district—Mago, Thingbu, and Damteng—it represents a decentralized model for clean energy supply. Who’s behind it The Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) and Shriram Institute for Industrial Research (SIIR) have formalized their collaboration to carry the project forward. Their earlier work includes a 20 kW pilot using the same indigenous bipolar-process technology, preceded by trials with a 5 kW lab-scale model. Tech innovation at the core According to project insiders, trial campaigns ...

🌍 A New Era for Geothermal: Eavor’s Groundbreaking Technology Powers Germany Forward By:  Robert Buluma The renewable energy world is buzzing, and for good reason. In the quiet town of Geretsried, Germany , something extraordinary is happening underground  Eavor Technologies has launched a geothermal revolution that could change the energy game forever. At the center of this disruption is Eavor-Link™ Active Magnetic Ranging (AMR)  a drilling technology so precise, it can align two wells with surgical accuracy, 100 meters apart, thousands of meters below the surface. 🧲 The Magic of Magnetic Ranging Traditional geothermal systems depend heavily on subsurface water and sometimes controversial methods like fracking. But Eavor’s AMR system is eliminating these dependencies by creating a closed-loop geothermal circuit  known as the Eavor-Loop™ . This loop operates with zero emissions, requires no water withdrawal, and eliminates induced seismicity concerns. It ci...

The Ethics of Foreign Investment in African Geothermal Resources By:  Robert Buluma Beneath the surface of Africa lies a force powerful enough to revolutionize the continent's energy future: geothermal energy. With its promise of clean, sustainable, and reliable baseload power, geothermal is no longer just a hidden treasure it's a strategic resource. Yet, as the interest of foreign investors grows in the Rift Valley and beyond, so do the ethical questions. Are these investments empowering Africa or quietly replicating patterns of resource exploitation? This article delves deep into the ethical implications of foreign investment in Africa's geothermal sector. We explore case studies across the continent, highlight emerging concerns, and present a framework for ensuring that Africa benefits from its geothermal riches without surrendering control or sovereignty. The African Geothermal Boom: A Global Attraction Africa, particularly along the East African Rift System (EARS)...

Published: 28 May 2025 By:  Robert Buluma In the heart of the Taupō Volcanic Zone, where the earth roars with ancient fire, a bold new frontier in energy is stirring beneath New Zealand’s feet.  The Government has announced major strides in its ambitious pursuit of supercritical geothermal energy—a potential game-changer that could propel Aotearoa to the forefront of global clean energy innovation. And it’s not just ambition—it’s action. 🔥 Supercritical: The Next Leap in Geothermal Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti unveiled fresh details about the government’s progress toward harnessing supercritical geothermal energy. This isn't your everyday clean energy initiative—it's the geothermal equivalent of striking gold at the Earth's molten edge. Conventional geothermal energy taps into hot water and steam from wells drilled up to 3.5 km deep. But supercritical geothermal? It goes deeper—up to 6 km—where temp...

In a move that promises to redefine the renewable energy and lithium landscape in Europe, Vulcan Energy has officially completed its acquisition of Geox GmbH  a bold stride toward streamlining operations and accelerating the energy transition.  By: Robert Buluma The deal, which includes geothermal wells, renewable energy generation assets, and a valuable geothermal and lithium licence around the City of Landau, Germany, positions Vulcan as a powerhouse in clean energy innovation. Announced back in September 2024, the agreement aimed to consolidate Vulcan’s upstream Phase One lithium and renewable energy assets. By acquiring 100% of Geox’s holdings — and replacing a prior joint venture and brine offtake agreement — Vulcan has now secured total control of a strategic asset base that will serve as the cornerstone of its ambitious Lionheart Project. Geothermal, Lithium, and Leadership The assets at the heart of this acquisition are no ordinary infrastructure. Located in the Landau...

Amidst the bustle of the capital city, a monumental moment took place at the Slamet Bratanata Building of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM):  By: Robert Buluma Indonesia and New Zealand officially launched the Indonesia–Aotearoa New Zealand Geothermal Partnership Program (PINZ). This cross-country initiative not only marks a new era of bilateral cooperation but also underscores Indonesia’s strategic steps in advancing its clean energy transition. With an ambitious target of increasing geothermal capacity by 1.1 GW over the next five years , PINZ is not merely a technical project—it is a declaration that Indonesia is serious about becoming a global geothermal powerhouse , surpassing even the United States. Shaking the Global Energy Status Quo “Energy transition is not a choice—it’s a necessity,” asserted Eniya Listiani Dewi, Director General of New and Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE). In her stirring address, she emphasized that Indonesia’s success...

Imagine a world powered not by burning fossil fuels or waiting on the whims of wind and sunlight but by the Earth itself. That world may be closer than we think. By: Robert Buluma Image:  Estimated power density map showing how a best Estimated 135 GW electric are distributed across the Great Basin In a groundbreaking 2025 report, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) unveiled a bold new vision for America’s energy future, spotlighting an untapped giant: Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). Beneath the rugged terrain of the Great Basin a vast swath of the Southwestern United States lies a potentially explosive source of clean, renewable electricity. The numbers are nothing short of astonishing. 135 Gigawatts Electric And That’s Just the Beginning Image:  Heat flow maps, shaded relief from the national atlas of the United States, temp at 6KM According to the USGS, the upper 6 kilometers of Earth’s crust in the Great Basin alone could harbor 135 gigawatts electric (GWe) of geothermal...

In a bold and historic leap towards clean energy, Tenerife is gearing up for its first-ever geothermal drilling for energy production , thanks to a visionary collaboration led by Reykjavík Geothermal (RG) of Iceland and local energy giant DISA .  By:  Robert Buluma The project marks a seismic shift in how the Canary Islands approach renewable energy quite literally. As the autumn breeze begins to roll in over the volcanic landscapes of Tenerife, drilling rigs will roar to life , signaling the dawn of a geothermal revolution in the region. This isn’t just another renewable energy project  it’s the birth of an entirely new energy frontier , and Iceland is right at the helm. 🌍 A Northern Powerhouse in a Southern Paradise Renowned for harnessing its own geothermal resources with unmatched expertise, Iceland has long been the benchmark for clean, sustainable energy. Now, Reykjavík Geothermal is exporting that excellence to the Canary Islands through a trailblazing partner...