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Geothermal energy

Wells for Geothermal Power and Energy Storage, Too

Maximizing profits in geothermal energy may require the flexibility to adjust output as electricity prices fluctuate. Battery storage can ensure power is available when prices peak.

October 1, 2024 • Stephen Rassenfoss • Journal of Petroleum Technology
$Venting steam from a geothermal site in Nevada which demonstrated Fervo could create a fractured reservoir to produce geothermal power. Source: Fervo Energy.$

Field/project development

Fervo Showed Fractured Geothermal Works, Now Must Do It Bigger, Cheaper, and Soon

Fervo Energy proved fracturing can harvest geothermal energy and is now rapidly learning to build a utility-scale power plant.

September 1, 2024 • Stephen Rassenfoss • Journal of Petroleum Technology