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Yellowstone Sprouts a New Boiling Pool After Ground Shifts in Biscuit Basin
science18 days ago

Yellowstone Sprouts a New Boiling Pool After Ground Shifts in Biscuit Basin

A new, actively boiling pool formed in Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin between June 14–16 after a hydrothermal explosion on June 13. The pool measures about 6.5 by 5.3 meters and sits above an 18.5-meter-long crack, with jets spouting up to 6–9 meters observed on June 18, indicating ongoing activity. Scientists captured video of the eruption and conclude the event likely resulted from ground collapse rather than a larger explosion, though it underscores the park's dynamic, hazardous hydrothermal system and is smaller than the 2024 eruption. No injuries were reported.

via ScienceAlert|
#biscuit-basin#geothermal#hydrothermal
New drilling tech could unlock hotter, deeper geothermal power
technology19 days ago

New drilling tech could unlock hotter, deeper geothermal power

Bipartisan legislation seeks to back the next generation of geothermal energy—especially enhanced geothermal systems (EGS)—to access hotter, deeper rocks. Companies like Quaise are testing millimeter-wave drilling and other advanced methods to cut costs and expand locations, while Fervo Energy advances pilot projects and Google signs power deals. Despite promise, economics remain challenging due to high upfront costs and water use, but advocates say higher temperatures could dramatically boost output and energy security, with policy support potentially accelerating liftoff.

via BBC|
#drilling#egs#energy-technology
Dormant Giant Under Tuscany: Seismic Mapping Reveals Massive Underground Magma
science2 months ago

Dormant Giant Under Tuscany: Seismic Mapping Reveals Massive Underground Magma

Scientists using seismometers mapped a vast underground magma reservoir beneath Tuscany, Italy—comparable in size to Yellowstone’s magmatic system—yet with no eruptions. The dormant chamber, detected to a depth of 15 kilometers, could inform geothermal development and mineral exploration while raising questions about why it has remained inactive.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#geothermal#magma#science
DOE Boots Up $171.5M to Scale U.S. Geothermal Testing and Drilling
energy4 months ago

DOE Boots Up $171.5M to Scale U.S. Geothermal Testing and Drilling

The U.S. Department of Energy is awarding $171.5 million in a funding opportunity to support next‑generation geothermal field‑scale tests for electricity generation and exploration drilling to validate promising geothermal prospects. The first round will open with two topics focused on enhanced geothermal systems and hydrothermal resource characterization/confirmation. DOE says the effort could unlock large geothermal potential—up to about 300 GW by 2050—and is part of President Trump’s energy agenda; letters of intent are due March 27, 2026, with full applications due April 30, 2026.

via Department of Energy (.gov)|
#doe#energy#energy-policy
GOP Bill Reshapes U.S. Energy Policy, Favoring Fossil Fuels Over Renewables
politics1 year ago

GOP Bill Reshapes U.S. Energy Policy, Favoring Fossil Fuels Over Renewables

The final GOP reconciliation bill, expected to be signed by President Trump, significantly reduces incentives for solar, wind, and clean hydrogen projects, while preserving some benefits for nuclear and geothermal energy through 2033. The bill introduces stricter project timelines and new rules for foreign entities, potentially impacting climate tech startups and the data center sector, with hydrogen credits ending earlier than planned.

via TechCrunch|
#climate-policy#geothermal#gop
Fervo Energy Advances Geothermal Innovation with New Funding and High-Temperature Drilling
energy1 year ago

Fervo Energy Advances Geothermal Innovation with New Funding and High-Temperature Drilling

Fervo Energy successfully drilled a deep, hot geothermal well reaching 15,765 feet and 520°F in just 16 days, setting new performance records and demonstrating the scalability of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). The results support the potential for large-scale, deep geothermal energy deployment beyond the western US, with independent verification indicating significant thermal energy reserves and capacity for over 5 GW of development. This advancement positions geothermal as a key contributor to the US's clean energy future amid rising power demands.

via Business Wire|
#drilling#egs#energy