In with the old to improve the new: why geothermal needs oil and gas
Bloomberg Opinion columnist David Fickling wrote a detailed treatise on the state of technology transfer in the energy industry, and how renewables – particularly next-generation geothermal – could benefit from existing expertise. Fickling has covered all things energy and commodities for Bloomberg Opinion since 2015. His column focuses on short, albeit informative articles explaining the nuances of the energy transition for both the educated and the uninitiated. To start, Fickling points out historical cases of unintentional tech hits (and misses) that revolutionized our world – epipens and microwaves are merely two examples of repurposed military technology.
Utah Geothermal Project Championed by US Energy Secretary
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s recent visit to Utah comes at the heels of Biden’s new State of the Union address about the future of green energy. The United States is planning a gradual transition from a total reliance on oil and gas to leveraging green energy technology. This transitional process is necessary to keep a reliable source of power for the nation. “This is a transition. It’s not an on and off switch,” Granholm said at a news conference. “We need to make sure people have power.”
Eavor CEO John Redfern Speaks About Eavor’s Successes in Germany
After a recent interview with Eavor CEO John Redfern on the Calgary Eyeopener radio show, CBC News’s Taylor Simmons put together a great piece on Eavor’s technology and highlights some great points from John’s interview. “What’s interesting about it is not just the money, which is always welcome. It’s the validation of being a small Canadian startup and getting one of these awards,” said Redfern. Redfern explained the benefits of developing geothermal energy in a place like Alberta. With oil rig and drilling technology already well-established in the province, developing a geothermal technology is affordable and logical.
Cooperation Agreement signed with Sonoma Clean Power for up to 200 MWe of Eavor-Loop™ in Northern California
CALGARY, Alberta, Canada – March 21, 2023 – Eavor Technologies Inc. (“Eavor”), the leader in globally scalable geothermal technology, is pleased to announce the signing of a cooperation agreement with Sonoma Clean Power for the development of up to 200 MWe of new geothermal through the GeoZone initiative in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties, California. The Geothermal Opportunity Zone (“GeoZone”) creates a public-private partnership for local geothermal development. Sonoma Clean Power then contracts for power generated with selected private partners who provide the technology and capital to enhance geothermal capacity in the Northern California region. The GeoZone provides a sustainable and affordable source of reliable clean energy.
Energy newsletter explores the exciting momentum of next-generation geothermal’s Eavor
Axios.com an international online news publication featured Eavor CEO and co-founder John Redfern in a recent edition of the Axios Generate Newsletter. Written by Axios energy journalists Ben Geman and Andrew Freedman, the daily newsletter features leading energy news and analysis and highlights the ‘need-to-know’ details from global energy headlines. Freedman and Geman were reporting from Houston during the week of March 6, covering the 41th annual CERAWeek conference. In typical Axios Generate fashion, March 8’s daily energy news blast starts with the “1 big thing” section – this time, clear blue Albertan skies can be seen in the background of the Eavor-LiteTM demonstration facility, accompanied by the title “Geothermal’s new momentum and old hurdles.”
Eastern Europe expresses interest in next-generation geothermal trailblazer Eavor Technologies Inc
An article published on Slovakian energy news outlet EnergiePortal.sk explores how next-generation geothermal start-up Eavor has rewritten the rules of earth-based energy. Written by editor Martin Rojko, the piece dives into how Eavor’s innovative approach to geothermal extraction sets itself apart from industry competitors and conventional technologies, and what role closed-loop geothermal can play in Slovakia’s energy transition. EnergiePortal.sk was established in 2010 and serves as a leading provider of energy news for key players in the industry, such as governments and municipalities, investors, and suppliers and consumers of energy services. In conjunction with two other industry outlets focusing on waste and water management, the publications boast a growing monthly readership of 100,000.
Preeminent energy publication reports historic completion of hottest, deepest directional geothermal well
Leading international renewable energy news outlet ThinkGeoEnergy.com covered the recent announcement made by Eavor Technologies Inc. on the ground-breaking Eavor-DeepTM project. On January 31, Eavor published a press release detailing the completion of the next-generation demonstration project in New Mexico, and it wasn’t long before the news was picked up by ThinkGeoEnergy Editor-in-Chief Carlos Cariaga. Handling everything from research and writing to strategic planning and audience engagement, Cariaga joined the ThinkGeoEnergy team four years ago as a part-time content contributor. Before starting a career in energy journalism, he was a seasoned geochemist in the geothermal after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of the Philippines.
German politicians voice support of Eavor-Loop™ in Geretsried following site tour
German news publication Süddeutsche Zeitung covered a recent tour of Eavor’s first commercial-scale closed-loop geothermal plant in Geretsried, Germany. The article, written by local journalist Susanne Hauck, reported the details of Bavaria’s Minister of the Environment Thorsten Glauber and chairman of the Free Voters parliamentary group Florian Streibl’s visit to the project site in early February. Hauck begins her coverage by painting a morose picture of the area, describing the two previously unsuccessful attempts to harness the subterranean heat and how their failure seemed to dampen any hope of geothermal success.
Regional study of geothermal potential initiated in western Germany
A new study analyzing the geothermal potential of two German cities is underway as part of a state resolution to advance the renewable heat transition. Dusseldorf and Duisburg, located not far from the western German border, have undergone seismic and gravimetric surveys over the past year, which will contribute to an ongoing analysis being conducted under the inter-municipal project “Geothermie-Rhein.” Prominent green energy news source http://ThinkGeoEnergy.com reported details of the study, which is aimed at finding subsurface aquifers fit for geothermal production underneath the two cities.
Next-generation geothermal energy hits New Mexico, policy-makers want it to stay
New Mexico is eyeing 24/7 green energy production after a next-generation geothermal project hit major drilling milestones in the state. Eavor Technologies Inc. announced the completion of a revolutionary demonstration project on January 31, called Eavor-Deep™. Touted as the hottest, deepest, directional geothermal well in history, Eavor-Deep reached depths of 18,000 feet and temperatures of around 250℃ – breaking through hard granite deposits and hot-rock geothermal barriers simultaneously. The project was covered by local news outlet the Albuquerque Journal, in which staff writer Kevin Robinson-Avila dubbed the green-tech company a major player in “what could soon become a global renaissance in geothermal development.”
Eavor’s next-generation geothermal project awarded €91,6 million grant from the European Innovation Fund
Munich, Bavaria, Germany – March 9th, 2023 – Eavor Technologies Inc. and Eavor Erdwärme Geretsried GmbH (together “Eavor”), the leader in globally scalable geothermal closed-loop technology, has been awarded a €91,6 million grant from the European Innovation Fund (“EIF”), in support of the Eavor-Europe™ geothermal project already under construction in Bavaria south of Munich near the town of Geretsried, Germany. The project is the world’s first commercial implementation of an Eavor-Loop™, a showpiece of the zero-emissions heat and power production capabilities of next-generation geothermal technology, and a flagship site for the fundamental ability of Eavor-Loop™ to provide energy security and autonomy, globally. Construction began in October 2022, with drilling scheduled to commence in July 2023. Two of Europe’s largest drilling rigs are already under a four-year contract with KCA-Deutag. An Organic Rankine Cycle (“ORC”) power plant is being designed and constructed simultaneously with drilling operations in collaboration with Turboden S.p.A., with the first energy production scheduled for Q4, 2024.
The Emerging Era of Geothermal: A deep dive into the past, present, and future of geothermal
The term ‘geothermal energy’ is appearing in news headlines and press releases with greater and greater frequency as nations around the world race to open doors for renewable resources. The good news: the geothermal industry is rife with innovation and real-time developments. The bad news? Conversations about the industry don’t often reach beyond the borders of the energy world. But entrepreneurial writer Yasmeen Naseer is trying to change that. With a multi-part series in the works, Naseer has used her first four articles in the series to break those niche barriers and inform the general public about the exciting and promising new developments in the world of next-generation geothermal.
