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  Mazama Energy Ignites a New Era: The World’s Hottest Geothermal System Powers Toward a Carbon-Free Future By Robert Buluma , October 2025 In a quiet corner of Oregon’s Cascade Range, deep beneath the rugged volcanic landscape of Newberry, a new energy revolution is taking shape.  Mazama Energy — a startup incubated by Khosla Ventures and backed by Gates Frontier — has just achieved a technological milestone that could change the way we power the planet. At a staggering 629 °F (331 °C), Mazama’s newly completed Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) is now the hottest ever recorded on Earth. And this is just the beginning. By 2026, the company expects to push those temperatures to 750 °F (400 °C) — unlocking enough energy to power gigawatts of clean electricity from this single site. 🔥 Cracking the Code of the Earth’s Heat For decades, geothermal energy has been the “quiet cousin” of renewables — clean, reliable, but limited to places where hot water naturally flows near the sur...

A groundbreaking partnership to commercialize Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) and redefine clean energy for the AI era By:  Robert Buluma In a major leap for global clean energy innovation, SLB  (NYSE: SLB) and Ormat  Technologies (NYSE: ORA) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at fast-tracking the development and deployment of integrated geothermal assets , including Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)   the next frontier in geothermal technology. Unveiled on October 27, 2025 , this collaboration brings together SLB’s deep expertise in subsurface engineering and well construction with Ormat’s six-decade legacy in geothermal power plant development and operations . The goal? To unlock the Earth’s untapped heat potential and make geothermal energy accessible far beyond conventional hydrothermal hotspots. 🔥 The Future of Geothermal: Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Traditional geothermal relies on naturally occurring steam or hot water reservoirs. E...

When Data Centers Go Deep: The Companies Betting Big on Geothermal Power By:  Robert Buluma As the world races toward clean and sustainable energy solutions, Alphaxioms stands at the forefront of consultancy and innovation in geothermal technology. With deep experience in renewable energy systems and cutting-edge drilling concepts, Alphaxioms believes the next great frontier lies in powering data centers — the backbone of our digital lives — through the limitless heat beneath our feet. The global data-center boom has created an energy appetite like no other — servers humming, GPUs crunching, and cooling systems demanding power around the clock. As renewable energy scales up, one source stands apart for its ability to run 24/7 without interruption: geothermal energy . From tech giants to drilling innovators, a new alliance is taking shape — pairing data centers with the Earth's own heat. The following is the full list of companies now venturing into geothermal specifically for da...

The Philippines’ geothermal pioneer, Energy Development Corporation (EDC) , is once again making headlines — not for launching something new, but for giving new meaning to what already exists.  By:  Robert Buluma The company has announced plans to repurpose its iconic 129-megawatt Upper Mahiao Geothermal Power Plant in Kananga, Leyte — a facility that has faithfully served the nation for nearly three decades. After reaching the end of its operational lifespan, the plant — once a symbol of the country’s energy independence — now stands at the cusp of transformation. EDC Vice-President Ryan Z. Velasco confirmed that the company will conduct site feasibility studies to explore various options, including potential repurposing or redevelopment of the area. End of an Era, Start of a New Chapter The Upper Mahiao Power Plant began commercial operations in 1996 under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) scheme — a pioneering model at the time. EDC took over the project in 2006, seaml...

In a bold step toward redefining the future of clean energy, Orkuveitan, Iceland’s leading utility company, has announced its next major geothermal milestone — the IDDP-3 superhot drilling project. By: Robert Buluma Presented by Hera Grímsdóttir, Executive Director of Research and Innovation at Orkuveitan, during the Superhot Summit in Reykjavík’s Harpa Conference Center, this initiative marks the dawn of a new era in geothermal energy utilization. The event, organized by Iceland’s Minister of Environment, Energy, and Climate Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson in collaboration with the national energy sector, showcased Iceland’s ambition to fast-track the development of next-generation geothermal systems. A joint declaration of intent was signed between the Ministry and three major energy companies — Landsvirkjun, Orkuveitan, and HS Orka — solidifying their cooperation on the Iceland Deep Drilling Project (IDDP-3). The Next Frontier: Deep Drilling into the Earth’s Core In her keynote, Hera Grímsdó...

A New Chapter in Geothermal Diplomacy: Utah & New Zealand Seal Geothermal Pact By:  Robert Buluma In October 2025, a significant milestone was achieved when Spencer Cox, Governor of Utah, and Simon Watts, New Zealand’s Minister for Energy, signed a Letter of Intent in Auckland. The agreement formalises cooperation between Utah and New Zealand, with a special focus on developing geothermal energy as part of their shared goal to expand and diversify clean energy generation. Key Elements of the Agreement The newly signed agreement aims to strengthen collaboration in energy generation, diversification, and innovation — with geothermal energy taking center stage. The partnership also aligns with Utah’s broader mission, Operation Gigawatt , which seeks to create energy abundance through the development of renewable and advanced energy technologies. This signing was part of a wider trade and innovation mission involving cooperation in sectors such as critical minerals, clean energy, ...

Halliburton  Awarded Lithium Well Project by  GeoFrame Energy   A Major Step Toward Sustainable Lithium and Geothermal Integration By:  Robert Buluma In a groundbreaking development for the U.S. energy sector,  Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) has been awarded a major contract by GeoFrame Energy for a geothermal and Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) project set to take shape in the Smackover Formation of East Texas. This partnership marks a pivotal moment for both the lithium and geothermal industries, combining innovation, sustainability, and proven engineering expertise. According to the announcement, Halliburton will plan and design the first demonstration phase wells, with work expected to commence in late 2025. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of America’s domestic lithium production capacity  a critical step as global demand for lithium continues to surge due to the rapid growth of electric vehicles and energy storage systems.  “G...