Government Gaining Ground In Pursuit Of Supercritical Geothermal Energy

Government Gaining Ground In Pursuit Of Supercritical Geothermal Energy

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and GNS Science are leading the initiative, with MBIE setting up a Supercritical Geothermal Governance Group tasked with providing oversight and advice, and supporting the successful delivery ...

Great Basin Geothermal Could Fuel 10% of U.S. Power

A fresh assessment from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has thrown a spotlight on Nevada’s Great Basin, suggesting the region could support up to 135 gigawatts of baseload power—about 10% of current U.S. electricity demand. Unlike intermittent sources like wind and solar, enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) offer continuous output, making them an increasingly attractive option for utilities focused on reliability and decarbonization. This potent…

Next generation geothermal technology could transform energy sector, analysts say « Carbon Pulse

Geothermal energy is racing up the leaderboard for innovation to become a contender as the next technology to transform the energy sector, although oil majors may slow progress after many cut spending on low-carbon projects, analysts have said.

Government gaining ground in pursuit of supercritical geothermal energy

The Government is making good progress on its exploration of supercritical geothermal as a potential energy source, with a governance group established and potential drilling sites being identified, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Science, Innovation, and Technology Minister Shane Reti say. “We need to drill an exploratory deep well to prove the commercial viability of supercritical geothermal energy. We are about a year from start…