Hotter is better. Geothermal continues to advance and blow past barriers on its way to becoming a true global baseload energy source. What is impossible today, will be required tomorrow. We have seen this with the rapid advancement of technologies in the oil and gas sector specifically. Geothermal will be no different. 3 years ago, Steve Krase and his partner John Clegg set out on a mission to achieve the "impossible" - rotary steerable and MWD tools that could operate downhole in...

There is an abundance of heat beneath our feet, but how do we actually access it? We have to drill wells through all types of geology with all types of hazards in order to actually bring that heat to surface and provide electricity/heat. There are many challenges associated with this, but it has provided a space for much innovation. I sit down with Sveinn Hannesson and Daniel Drader of Iceland Drilling, the leading company for making way to the heat beneath our feet in Iceland and beyond to...

The energy ecosystem is growing smaller and smaller by the day. Smaller you say? Hear me out. The need for energy is growing at unprecedented rates, but as different as some energy sources and technologies may seem, they are not that different after all. Take geothermal. An industry that has been around for centuries, yet seemingly never had any interaction or cross pollination with the oil and gas industry. A lifelong advocate and student of the geothermal industry, Patrick Hanson is a prime...

Across all of time, when a challenge arises, it creates an opportunity for some to rise up, innovate and change the course of history. As we face the challenge of providing more energy that is both clean and reliable it is paramount that we think about how to make the most out of existing resources, infrastructure and workforce. Step right up Premier Resource Management, who is developing a geothermal storage project in Kern County California. I talk with Mike Umbro, Partner and in charge of...

What happens when established companies with large balance sheets take ownership of the challenges that lie ahead and take real action? Let's discover just that focusing on a beautiful example of this in Ecopetrol. A company with $37 billion in revenue largely from O&G, is putting serious effort into exploring how they can make a difference in the energy transition. According to the Vice President of Low Carbon Solutions, Yeimy Baez, Ecopetrol is aiming to enrich their existing O&G...

Geothermal has captivated many around the world who have seen it up close and personal, had the chance to work in the industry or actually have been personally impacted by the resource and its many benefits. Geothermal has transformed electricity systems, heating infrastructure, and entire communities. While clean electricity and heating/cooling are important for the future, the need for access and production of sustainable food will also be crucial. One company, Matorka is utilizing...

Can geothermal really gain a larger share of the global energy market? What really are the benefits of geothermal? Iceland has been pioneering with regards to geothermal and harnessing its immense potential. From heating and cooling and electricity to health products and agriculture there is a use case. I sit down with Bjarni Palsson, Executive Director of Geothermal Development at Landsvirkjun to talk about the history of geothermal in Iceland and how the focus now is on innovating and...

Cross sector and cross continent collaboration will be key in the coming decades as we navigate decarbonization. There is no one secret solution or any need to be competitive as we are all in this together. Some countries are farther along this path than others and one in particular that is doing a phenomenal job of exporting this expertise, experience and knowledge is Iceland. Join me as I talk with the Director of Green by Iceland, Nott Thorberg.

The energy transition is going to require lots of different things across the entire value chain from production to consumption of energy and products, but central to achieving carbon neutrality are two major things, Policy and Investment. Today, I sit down with Kamila Piotrowska who heads up the policy and advocacy group for Baker Hughes in the EU. I ask her what she believes we need to see from a policy perspective for geothermal to truly grow exponentially, not just in the EU, but globally.

Key for every industry are the trade organizations that anchor the community, provide a voice, connect the industry, and work to educate the greater public. We sit down with the newly appointed executive director of Geothermal Rising, Bryant Jones and talk about the current state of the industry, hurdles and challenges it faces from a policy perspective and more, plus talk about his big goals for GR in the coming months to years.

If I asked you where in the world was the most geothermal energy produced, would your answer be the US? I highly doubt it, and that is really in large part due to the industry's lack of shouting from the rooftops about all of the benefits of this amazing energy source. The US is the largest producer and a large percentage of it comes from one field, the Geysers. A 700+ MWe field, it has been producing for multiple decades and is a long way off from being done. Thankful for the conversation...

Today is an exciting time to be involved in the energy transition, there is so much innovation happening across the entire energy value chain. Obviously here, we are focused on Geothermal in particular, but the story remains the same. As yet another example of the fascinating minds pushing the envelope to make Geothermal everywhere a serious reality, we sit down with the CEO of Qheat a Finnish Geothermal company that is taking a new spin on Geothermal for heating and cooling. Sit down, grab a...

Geothermal Rising was a huge success, the momentum in the industry is gaining, the investment is growing, technology is being innovated, and projects are being implemented globally. Greenfire is right at the front and center of this activity in terms of technology development with their proprietary closed loop technology, investment from large Oil and Gas companies and deployment of global projects.

Riza didn't set out on working in the Geothermal industry, it happened by accident. However, from the minute he began evaluating the amazing resources in Indonesia he fell in love. Indonesia is one of the most beautiful places in the world and home to some of the most incredible Geothermal resources. Riza has done everything from managing power plants, to evaluating the subsurface and truly understands the immense potential the heat beneath our feet contains. KS Orka is an integrated...

IRENA just hosted the second High Level Global Geothermal Alliance Conference in El Salvador. An incredible event for Geothermal, but even more so to highlight the amazing work El Salvador is doing with their resources. Geothermal accounts for 25% of the energy mix and growing. It was incredibly fascinating to sit down with Vanessa Interiano, El Salvador's Ambassador to the UK and Northern Ireland to discuss how in her position she has the amazing opportunity to advise on the benefits of...

Geothermal as a premium energy source. That's right, there should be a premium when utilities or behind the meter consumers are buying Geothermal electrons. It is clean, reliable, flexible, dispatchable, resilient and ALWAYS ON! How do we work with industry, government and consumers to realize the true potential of this premium energy. I sit down with John Muir and Andy Van Horn to talk about GreenFire's closed loop solution and how it taps this energy in a cost-effective manner.

Messaging, branding, impression, education and advocacy are so key in any industry. How do you take an extremely complex subject or industry and make it accessible to a myriad of stakeholders? Why does it matter? In this energy transition it will be imperative that companies really take the time to earn their social license to operate. Messaging is key in how you engage with investor, customer and community stakeholders as it can make a break a successful project/development and ultimately...

We hear a lot about ESG in today's society whether it be corporations publishing their ESG goals and reports, investment vehicles evaluating based on ESG metrics or just the public demanding more sustainable energy, production of goods, etc. How do we actually practice this in reality during operations? How do we produce energy/goods sustainably with regard for the community, environment and in a way that promotes mutual benefit? I sit down with Lucy Crane, ESG and Sustainability manager for...

How do we deploy Geothermal today? How do we use what we have learned in Oil and Gas to create a more sustainable life cycle for O&G while also eliminating emissions and advancing renewable energy? Short answer is go now! Transitional Energy is an incredible team that is using decades of Oil and Gas experience to tackle the problem of decarbonizing operations and also bringing a distributed energy system to the table. I have the pleasure of sitting down with Salina, Ben and Johanna from...

Geothermic Solution Inc. was formed to commercialize its patented, deep rock, high temperature GeoHeat™ Harvesting Technology in order to bring competitively priced, baseload, renewable energy to the world. I sit down with Ghazal Izadi, Vice President Reservoir Management and Market Strategy to talk about Geothermic's GeoHeat solution and how it can help advance Geothermal globally.

Colombia is rich in resources and working diligently to adopt renewable energies to help achieve a net zero target for the future. They have established some amazing resources including a registry and access to grants through the IDB to go and de-risk geothermal prospects. I sit down with Monica Gasca Rojas who is an advisor to the minister of energy and mines in Colombia and talk about their strategy for achieving a low carbon future and how Geothermal plays a role.

The Sustainable Development Goals that the United Nations put out are a blueprint for how we are to achieve a more sustainable and equitable future for all. As we approach the energy transition with regards to these goals, we must think about how a particular project can aid in furthering us along the path to reaching these goals. Geothermal as we have discussed many times is not just electricity and the same goes for not just being focused on one of these goals. It can assist with providing...

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organization that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, a center of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge on renewable energy. They provide a plethora of reports, tools, policy advice and much more. I sit down with Jack Kiruja, a Renewable Energy Analyst working on...

Indonesia is a truly mystical place with more islands than one can count, a rich culture, beautiful sites and home to some of the most tectonically and volcanically active places. Hence the reason it is a Geothermal wonderland, but with plenty of complexities. Even in a region with rich Geothermal potential there are still hurdles, economic, political, technical etc. I sit down with Maxwell Wilmarth, Geoscience manager for Jacobs and talk about the many facets of bringing Geothermal to life...