Contact Energy’s Tauhara geothermal power plant in New Zealand has commenced operations at 130 MW, with future expansions set to make it the world’s largest single shaft geothermal turbine, signaling significant growth for geothermal energy in the region.
New research at British Columbia's Mount Meager and Mount Cayley is opening doors for significant geothermal drilling opportunities in Canada, driven by advancements in understanding geothermal potential and attracting new investments.
Wildfires across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho are severely impacting air quality, presenting significant safety challenges for outdoor laborers, particularly in the drilling industry, where adhering to OSHA guidelines is critical for protecting workers' health.
The EPA and the Army have launched a joint initiative to test private wells near nine priority Army installations for PFAS contamination, aiming to mitigate potential health risks and ensure safe drinking water for surrounding communities.
The Department of Defense's initiative to enhance energy resilience through geothermal projects at military installations could significantly boost business opportunities for geothermal drillers.
Water reuse systems are expanding rapidly due to climate change, population growth, and drought, significantly reducing demand on aquifers and groundwater supplies.
A bipartisan House bill supporting enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) and closed-loop geothermal systems (CLGS) aims to boost research and development for these experimental clean energy technologies.