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Harnessing Geothermal Energy to Power Modern Agriculture: How Qingyun County Is Redefining Sustainable Food Production in Shandong By:  Robert Bulum a As winter tightens its grip across northern China, most agricultural regions brace for declining productivity, rising energy costs, and increased environmental pressure. Yet in Qingyun County, located in China’s eastern Shandong Province, a different story is unfolding,one where geothermal energy is quietly transforming agriculture into a resilient, low-carbon, high-yield enterprise. At the heart of this transformation lies the Shandong Shuifa Aerospace Modern Agriculture Industrial Park, where geothermal energy has become a critical enabler of year-round food production, economic efficiency, and environmental sustainability. A Warm Oasis in the Depth of Winter Shortly after the Minor Snow solar term, temperatures outside the greenhouses in Qingyun County drop sharply. Inside the intelligent greenhouse complex, however, conditions re...

Nysa May Be Sitting on Vast Geothermal Wealth: Exploratory Drilling to Begin in Spring 2026 By: Robert Buluma Nysa, a historic town in southern Poland, could soon become a regional pioneer in geothermal energy. With the signing of a contract for a geothermal exploratory well, the municipality has officially launched one of the most ambitious renewable energy projects ever undertaken in the Opole Voivodeship. Preparatory works will continue through 2025, with drilling scheduled to begin in spring 2026 and continue for approximately six months. The goal is clear: to confirm whether deep beneath Nysa lie geothermal waters capable of transforming the town’s heating system, economy, and environmental footprint. A Strategic Step Toward Energy Independence According to Nysa Mayor Kordian Kolbiarz, geothermal energy represents far more than a technological experiment. It is a strategic investment in the town’s future. If the geothermal resources are confirmed, they could supply heat and hot wa...

Revolutionizing Energy: The Synergy of Geothermal Power and Lithium Extraction at Hell's Kitchen Posted by  Robert Buluma  on December 20, 2025 In an era where the world is racing toward sustainable energy solutions, the intersection of geothermal power and lithium production is emerging as a game-changer. As electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy storage, and advanced technologies demand ever-increasing supplies of critical minerals, innovative projects are stepping up to meet the challenge. One such groundbreaking initiative is the Hell's Kitchen project by American Critical Resources (ACR), a subsidiary of Controlled Thermal Resources Holdings Inc. (CTR) . This California-based endeavor not only harnesses the Earth's natural heat for clean electricity but also extracts lithium a vital component in batteries ,directly from geothermal brines. With a recent announcement of a proposed business combination with Plum Acquisition Corp. IV (Nasdaq: PLMK), a special purpose ac...

Strataphy and Baker Hughes Forge Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Geothermal Cooling and Saudi Arabia’s Energy Transition By: Robert Buluma Saudi Arabia’s journey toward a low-carbon, diversified energy future has taken a decisive step forward with the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Strataphy and global energy technology leader Baker Hughes. Announced in Khobar in December 2025, the partnership signals a powerful convergence of deep-tech innovation and industrial-scale execution,aimed squarely at accelerating geothermal cooling and advancing the Kingdom’s broader energy transition agenda. At a time when cooling demand is surging across the Middle East,driven by rapid urbanization, giga-projects, data centers, and industrial expansion,this collaboration positions geothermal energy not merely as an alternative, but as a cornerstone technology for sustainable infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. A Landmark Agreement with Strategic Implications Under the MoU,...

PGEO’s Big Leap: Powering Indonesia’s Green Data Centers with Geothermal Energy By: Robert Buluma Indonesia’s digital economy is expanding at breakneck speed. With more than 212 million internet users, rapid cloud adoption, AI deployment, fintech growth, and government-led digitalization, the country is witnessing an unprecedented surge in demand for data centers. But behind the glowing screens and humming servers lies a critical question: how will Indonesia power this digital future sustainably? PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGEO ) believes it has the answer,green data centers powered by geothermal energy. In a landmark move that could redefine the intersection between energy and digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia, PGEO has unveiled plans to expand its business into geothermal-powered green data centers, a first-of-its-kind initiative in Indonesia. This strategy places geothermal energy not just as a baseload power source, but as a cornerstone of the country’s low-carbon d...

El Salvador's Volcanic Awakening: How the Berlin 2 Plant is Powering a Nation's Bold Leap into the Future By: Robert Buluma Imagine a land where ancient volcanoes rumble beneath the surface, not as harbingers of destruction, but as silent guardians of boundless energy. In El Salvador, the smallest nation in Central America, this isn't just poetic fancy,it's reality. On December 13, 2025, amid the lush hills of Usulután, the inauguration of the Berlin 2 Binary Cycle Plant marked a seismic shift in the country's energy landscape. With a thunderous applause from engineers, officials, and locals alike, President Nayib Bukele's vision for a modern, self-sufficient El Salvador ignited into life. This isn't just another power plant; it's a beacon of innovation, harnessing the Earth's fiery core to light up millions of homes. Buckle up as we dive into this captivating story of renewal, resilience, and raw power. El Salvador has long been a geothermal powerho...

Fervo Energy's $462 Million Geothermal Gold Rush: Google Joins the Heat By:  Robert Buluma December 10, 2025 In the fast-evolving world of clean energy, where solar panels dominate skylines and wind farms stretch across horizons, a deeper and quieter revolution is rising from beneath our feet. Fervo Energy, the Houston-based innovator in enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), has just announced an astonishing $462 million Series E funding round. This isn’t just another climate-tech investment,it's a tectonic moment for geothermal energy. The round was led by   B Capital , joined by major players including Google , Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, and nuclear industry leader Kris Singh. With continued backing from Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Devon Energy, Fervo’s total funding now exceeds $1.5 billion. Why the sudden rush? As AI-driven data centers consume unprecedented amounts of electricity and political winds shift around renewable priorities, geothermal’s promise of 2...

Húsavík Geothermal Exploration Heats Up: Orkuveita Húsavíkur Drills for the Future By: Robert Buluma November 26, 2025 , If you’ve noticed drilling rigs popping up around Húsavík and the surrounding area lately, you’re not imagining things. Orkuveita Húsavíkur, the local geothermal utility, is in the middle of an ambitious new phase of temperature-gradient drilling to map the hidden geothermal resources beneath Norðurþing. The company has contracted Vatnaboranir ehf. to drill seven new shallow wells (70–90 meters deep) across the region. Three of these holes are specifically on the Bakki industrial area to investigate the potential for warm seawater (jarðsjór) that could supercharge land-based aquaculture projects. The rest are scattered around the Húsavík vicinity to hunt for high-temperature resources that could secure the town’s heating needs ,and possibly open the door to electricity generation , for decades to come. Why Now? Húsavík has been 100 % geothermal-heated since the 197...

Hyundai E&C Breaks Record: Building the World’s Largest Single-Unit Geothermal Power Plant in Indonesia By:  Robert Buluma In a remarkable feat of engineering, Hyundai Engineering & Construction ( Hyundai E&C) has just completed the Sarulla Geothermal Power Plant (Sarulla GPP) in North Sumatra, Indonesia now officially recognized as the world’s largest single-unit geothermal power plant with a capacity of 330 MW. This milestone not only showcases Korean engineering excellence on the global stage but also marks a significant step forward for clean, reliable renewable energy in Southeast Asia. A Giant Leap for Geothermal Energy Located in the Sarulla region of North Sumatra, the plant consists of three units that together deliver 330 megawatts of clean electricity enough to power approximately 2.1 million Indonesian households. What makes Sarulla truly special is its single-unit design. While many geothermal projects around the world are built in smaller, modular phases...