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The Krafla geothermal power station in northern Iceland
Posted inResearch Spotlights

Innovative Model Elucidates Geothermal Energy Resource

by Aaron Sidder 14 March 20225 December 2022

Data from deep wells and a Bayesian modeling framework shed new light on one of Iceland’s valuable geothermal reservoirs.

Aerial view of the Olkaria 4 power plant in Kenya’s Olkaria geothermal field
Posted inScience Updates

Geoscientific Monitoring of Olkaria’s Geothermal Motor

by I. Fadel, C. Hecker, J. Kimata, E. Bonyo, M. van der Meijde, H. van der Werff and F. van der Meer 28 January 20215 December 2022

In situ geophysical measurements from Kenya’s Olkaria geothermal field, integrated with remote sensing and meteorological data, shed light on subsurface energy transport to and from the surface.

The buildings on Cornell University’s central campus all require heat during the cold winters in Ithaca, N.Y.
Posted inScience Updates

Exploring by Boring: Geothermal Wells as Research Tools

by T. Jordan, P. Fulton, J. Tester, H. Asanuma and D. Bruhn 10 September 20205 December 2022

As part of an effort to develop a geothermal energy source beneath its campus, Cornell University is planning to probe the “boring” old continental crust upon which many people live.

Scientists unload equipment from a helicopter at a rugged site near Mount Meager in British Columbia.
Posted inScience Updates

Searching for Mount Meager’s Geothermal Heart

by S. E. Grasby and C. Salas 25 February 20205 December 2022

A field expedition into the British Columbia wilderness involving helicopter drops, mountain and landslide traverses, and treacherous ice caves aimed to facilitate geothermal exploration in Canada.

Conceptual illustration of people sharing ideas and input toward a common goal
Posted inOpinions

Integrating Input to Forge Ahead in Geothermal Research

by R. Rozansky and A. McKittrick 3 January 20205 January 2022

A road map for a major geothermal energy development initiative determines proposed priorities and goals by integrating input from stakeholders, data, and technological assessments.

The geothermal power plant of Bagnore situated at the foot of Mt. Amiata and run by Enel Green Power,
Posted inScience Updates

Does Geothermal Exploitation Trigger Earthquakes in Tuscany?

by T. Braun, T. Dahm, F. Krüger and M. Ohrnberger 31 May 201627 January 2023

For the past 25 years, power production has been accompanied by a small but steady increase in seismicity near geothermal wells. A new project seeks to explore why.

Posted inNews

Underground Water Reserves Found in Hawaii's High Country

by L. Willoughby 23 January 20157 March 2022

The newly discovered groundwater resource could be a source of geothermal energy in a place where electricity rates are the highest in the United States.

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