Wells2Watts Consortium Commissions Geothermal Closed-Loop Test Facility

The consortium welcomed new member California Resources Corporation during ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Sept. 29, 2023)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including the close of a $3 billion loan agreement for a ‘virtual’ power plant project.

Fervo Breaks Ground for Geothermal Drilling Campaign in Utah

Fervo Energy aims to deliver 400 megawatts of 24/7 carbon-free electricity from its Cape Station project, bringing power to the grid in 2026.

Fervo Energy Claims Geothermal Breakthrough with Nevada Pilot Project

Houston-based Fervo Energy says it has set record power and flow rates at its enhanced geothermal project, confirming the commercial viability of its drilling technology.

Chevron, MOECO Team Up to Explore Advanced Geothermal Technology

Chevron New Energies Japan and MOECO plan to carry out the advanced closed loop geothermal technology pilot test in the Niseko region of Hokkaido, Japan.

URTeC: One Solution to Orphaned Wells? Consider Adopting

The USGS has documented about 150,000 orphaned wells in the U.S. in need of plugging, but a government scientist wants industry to consider another option: adoption.

Four Questions Looming Over the Energy Transition

There are no easy answers to the conundrum of funding the energy transition.

SUPER DUG: Quantum Energy Partners' Wil VanLoh Talks Inflation, Geothermal [WATCH]

Quantum Energy Partners' Wil VanLoh says there is some merit to geothermal today, but that he doubts it will "supply a significant portion of our electricity domestically."

Gaspar: Energy ‘Not Going Out of Style’

Devon is thinking about energy ‘beyond oil and gas’ as it looks to supply future needs.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of May 19, 2023): Advancing Projects, Investment

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including moves to merge with special purpose acquisition companies and go public.