Horizontally-oriented geothermal fracking system

1 mention

Fervo Energy's proprietary geothermal technology that uses horizontal drilling techniques adapted from the oil and gas industry to fracture rock formations and circulate water through them. The system generates steam that powers turbines for electricity generation and can operate in areas without shallow hot rocks.

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Geothermal energy development

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Geothermal energy development

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Southern California Edison

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California Public Utilities Commission

Energy regulation and consumer protection

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Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)

EGS are artificial reservoirs created underground in areas with hot rock, where fluid pathways are enhanced through safe drilling processes to increase connectivity. These pathways allow fluid to flow through the hot rock, bringing heat to the surface for electricity generation.

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The first enhanced geothermal plant in the United States, developed as a partnership between Google and Fervo Energy to provide zero-carbon baseload electricity for Google's data centers.

operational 1 mention

Fervo Energy's geothermal facility in southern Utah where the company achieved its latest 21-day horizontal well drilling record, demonstrating significant advancements in drilling speed and cost reduction.

under construction 1 mention

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Utah geothermal fracking plant lands record breaking contract

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