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A groundbreaking milestone has just been achieved in the geothermal world.  Quaise Energy a bold energy tech startup, is turning heads by drilling through granite—not with traditional bits, but with powerful millimeter-wave energy.  By :  Robert Buluma This disruptive technology could unlock near-unlimited geothermal power deep beneath the Earth’s surface. 💡 The Power Beneath Our Feet Beneath the Earth's crust lies a massive source of heat—superhot rock that, if harnessed, could power the planet many times over. The challenge? It's buried miles deep in unforgiving conditions where traditional drill bits melt, wear down, or fail completely. Enter  Quaise Energy revolutionary solution: vaporizing rock with directed energy. ⚙️ How It Works Instead of grinding rock with steel,  Quaise uses millimeter-wave energy—essentially high-powered microwaves. These waves are delivered through a special pipe to the rock face, where they instantly melt or vaporize hard mater...

Presidio, Texas – A quiet border town has just made a thunderous statement on the global stage of renewable energy. On May 22, the Presidio Municipal Development District (PMDD) and Exceed Geo Energy signed a groundbreaking  By:  Robert Buluma 110-megawatt geothermal power purchase agreement term sheet —a monumental move set to redefine the economic destiny of Presidio County. The deal was inked during the inaugural “Presidio Vision 2035” student competition, and it is already being hailed as the most consequential economic development initiative in the region’s modern history. With electricity output far exceeding current local demand, the project is poised to energize not just homes—but industries, data centers, manufacturing hubs, and high-value agricultural processing plants. “We’re not just powering lights—we’re powering futures,” said John T. Kennedy , PMDD Executive Director. “This geothermal commitment lays the foundation for transformative growth that will chan...

🌍 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...

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...

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 world increasingly focused on sustainable energy solutions,  Eavor Technologies has emerged as a trailblazer, redefining the geothermal energy sector with its revolutionary technology.  By:  Robert Buluma The Calgary-based company has developed a unique closed-loop geothermal system, aptly named the Eavor-Loop™, which promises to deliver clean, reliable, and scalable energy without the limitations of traditional geothermal methods. This innovation is not just a scientific breakthrough; it’s a financial and environmental game-changer that has captured the attention of investors, governments, and energy experts worldwide.   The Eavor-Loop™: A Geothermal Marvel   Traditional geothermal energy relies on finding naturally occurring reservoirs of hot water or steam underground, which limits its applicability to specific geographic regions. Eavor’s technology, however, eliminates this constraint by creating an artificial geothermal reservoir. The Eavor-...

Breaking New Ground: GA Drilling and NREL Join Forces to Revolutionize Geothermal Energy By: Robert Buluma Geothermal energy has long been the unsung hero of the renewable energy sector. With the potential to provide consistent, baseload power, it remains an underutilized resource due to the challenges of deep drilling. Now, GA Drilling, a pioneering geothermal technology company, has partnered with the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to take a massive leap forward in unlocking geothermal’s full potential. We did an indepth article earlier on Status of Geothermal in USA for our readers to get first hand information on how the geothermal sector looks like A Partnership for the Future GA Drilling and NREL are collaborating to bring a game-changing innovation to the field—an advanced high-temperature downhole generator designed to enhance geothermal drilling applications. This cutting-edge technology will be integrated into GA Drilling’s PLASMABIT® Hybrid drilling solutio...

Pioneering the Future of Geothermal Energy: Texas Leads the Way with Closed-Loop Systems By: Robert Buluma Vallourec's closed loop concept North of Houston, a transformative geothermal initiative is reshaping the energy sector. NOV, a key player in drilling and completions technology, has successfully completed an 11,500-foot closed-loop geothermal test well, marking a significant step forward in renewable energy development. This project highlights the growing potential of closed-loop geothermal (CLG) systems to redefine energy production. Ejen it comes to Geothermal,Innovation and Technology is key and we have seen alot of new findings lately. Unlocking New Possibilities in Geothermal Energy Unlike conventional geothermal systems that rely on naturally occurring underground water sources, CLG technology operates using a sealed system. A specialized heat transfer fluid circulates through a continuous loop, absorbing heat from deep underground rock formations and transporting it to...

400C Energy Pioneers Next-Gen Geothermal Power with Groundbreaking Utah Project By: Robert Buluma In a monumental move for renewable energy development, 400C Energy has acquired 1,960 acres of exploration rights in Utah to develop a cutting-edge Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) capable of generating 100 MWe of clean, carbon-free electricity. Leveraging proprietary technology, the project promises to revolutionize geothermal energy production by tapping into 275°C resources near the Department of Energy's FORGE site and Fervo Energy’s Frisco Pad.  This article encompounds much on the magical Fervo geothermal project Innovation at the Core The key to this breakthrough lies in 400C Energy’s proprietary hydraulic stimulation technology. This advanced system dramatically increases downhole surface area, enhances power plant longevity, and ensures sustainable energy production by incorporating flow control mechanisms to optimize brine movement within the wells. With over 300 stimulation ...

EGEC: Celebrating Geothermal Innovation By: Robert Buluma Are you ready to dive into the world of groundbreaking geothermal innovation? The European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) has just unveiled the Top 5 projects nominated for the prestigious Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award 2025. These trailblazing initiatives showcase the potential of geothermal energy to redefine sustainability in Europe and beyond. The winner will be crowned during the much-anticipated GeoTHERM expo & congress on February 20-21, 2025, in Offenburg, Germany. Let’s take a closer look at the inspiring finalists who are shaping the future of geothermal energy. Vulcan emerged as last years winners, you can read this article to understand on their distuptive Technology. 1.EnBW Energie Baden-Wuerttemberg AG – CASCADE Lithium extraction from geothermal brines has always faced challenges, but CASCADE changes the game. By incorporating a second reactor with Ti-/Mn-based adsorbents, this patented...

Deep Earth Energy  Energy Partners with SLB : Ushering in a New Era of Geothermal Innovation in Canada   By: Robert Buluma In an ambitious leap towards redefining Canada's energy landscape, DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp.  Deep has joined forces with global energy technology leader  SLB (NYSE: SLB). This groundbreaking partnership aims to drive the development of Canada's first next-generation geothermal project in southeastern Saskatchewan. The project promises up to 30 MW of emissions-free baseload power once the initial two phases are complete — a significant milestone for Canada's renewable energy future.   In addition to this partnerships ,SLB has been on the forefront in geothermal capacity building even marging with Universitys Overcoming Geothermal Barriers with Innovation   Canada boasts enormous geothermal potential, but the sector has largely remained untapped due to economic and technical challenges. Conventional extraction m...