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House Bill to Set Processing Deadline for Geothermal Lease ApplicationsH.R. 301—the Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act, also known as the GEO Act—was introduced by Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) on Jan. 9, 2025 and was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.https://www.nationaldriller.com/rss/topic/2662-geothermalPowered by WPeMatico

Colorado’s Geothermal Expansion Faces Pushback from Hot Springs IndustryAs Colorado ramps up efforts to expand geothermal energy, hot springs operators are raising alarms over House Bill 1165, fearing that streamlined regulations could allow developers to tap into the same underground aquifers that sustain their businesseshttps://www.nationaldriller.com/rss/topic/2662-geothermalPowered by WPeMatico

Bore Logic Launches with Jim Hopkins as PresidentBore Logic, a novel endeavor focused on geothermal, industrial drilling, and rig service operations, has officially launched with Jim Hopkins as President.  https://www.nationaldriller.com/rss/topic/2662-geothermalPowered by WPeMatico

Connecticut Considers Geothermal Networks to Reduce Emissions and Slash Energy CostsState lawmakers are weighing House Bill 6929, which would establish a grant and loan program to support the development of these geothermal networks.https://www.nationaldriller.com/rss/topic/2662-geothermalPowered by WPeMatico

Applying Coiled Tubing Technology to Ground-Source Geothermal Soren Soe, Rig Developer, discusses the advantages of utilizing Coiled Tube Drilling.https://www.nationaldriller.com/rss/topic/2662-geothermalPowered by WPeMatico

Geothermal Energy’s Rapid Rise and Growing Public AwarenessWhile geothermal has long been overshadowed by solar and wind, recent policy shifts, technological advancements, and the urgent need for grid stability are driving its expansion.https://www.nationaldriller.com/rss/topic/2662-geothermalPowered by WPeMatico

Elemental Energies and Iceland Drilling launch Geothermal Joint VentureThis partnership merges Iceland Drilling’s extensive experience in high-temperature geothermal drilling—supported by its fleet of modern hydraulic drilling rigshttps://www.nationaldriller.com/rss/topic/2662-geothermalPowered by WPeMatico

Global Influences on Drilling Technology ProgressA 21st Century Approach to developing new drilling technology.https://www.nationaldriller.com/rss/topic/2662-geothermalPowered by WPeMatico

A Third Generation Driller Transitions from Oil and Gas to GeothermalInside Climate News spoke to Brock Yordy, a drilling expert who worked for the oil and gas industry and the U.S. military and now focuses on geothermal. https://www.nationaldriller.com/rss/topic/2662-geothermalPowered by WPeMatico

New Super-Hot Rock Technology May Expand Useable Heat for Electricity GenerationMazama Energy is a geothermal operator and development company focused on producing technologies and methods for extracting heat from SHR to generate utility-scale, carbon-free, base-load energy. https://www.nationaldriller.com/rss/topic/2662-geothermalPowered by WPeMatico