With a total installed energy capacity of 951 MWe (for 2018) and four developed geothermal fields, i.e. Cerro Prieto, Los Azufres, Los Humeros, and Las Tres […]

This is the final post in the series on mapping in geothermal energy. We will focus on environmental and hazard mapping.  In order to make any […]

The most important parameters obtained during drilling of any kind of geothermal well are temperature and pressure measurements. Currently available off-the-shelf logging equipment allow recording temperatures […]

Geothermal energy is a significant source of energy in Indonesia, where 40% of the world’s geothermal potential, estimated at 28,910 MW, is located across 312 locations […]

Continuing from last week, we will look at indirect (structural) geophysical methods. These methods focus on geological parameters that indicate or reveal things important for understanding […]

Whether you follow an omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian or vegan lifestyle – one thing’s for sure, you like food. So where does geothermal heat fit on your […]

The use of geophysical methods for mapping in geosciences is widely accepted and has been utilized in oil and gas, mineral and geothermal industries. A vast […]

Terms ‘supercritical’, ‘superheated’ and ‘super-hot’ cause great confusion within the geothermal world. To date, there is no clear definition available of what is considered to be […]

Geothermal energy in Germany is divided into shallow (below 400 m depth), medium (between 400 and 1000 m depth) and deep (below 1000 m depth and […]

Geochemical studies are vital for and often applied to every phase of geothermal exploration and development. From estimating subsurface temperatures during exploration to providing data on […]

Borehole Heat Exchangers (BHE) are being increasingly utilized for heat purposes in public as well as communal infrastructure at depths ranging from 100 to 400 m. […]

We are launching a new series stemming from our successful #GeothermalFactsandStats campaign, titled, ‘Geothermal Country Overview’ for the purpose of spreading information about countries leading in […]

Mapping a Powerful Tool in geothermal exploration and development: Geological Mapping The successful exploration and development of geothermal energy lie in understanding the resource. Similar to […]

In our previous #GeothermalFactsandStats post on Geothermal Project Phases, we introduced the first four (4) phases of developing and planning a geothermal project. These phases dealt […]

Introduction to a 6-Part Series on Mapping Mapping has become a powerful tool that has been applied to many aspects of our societies.  A map is […]

Geothermal projects can be divided into a series of development phases from early exploration to the operation and maintenance stage. It takes approximately five to ten […]

It is anticipated that the utilization of geothermal resources for renewable energy production will continue to grow globally. Since the cost of drilling and well construction […]

The benefits of geothermal development have undoubtedly increased within recent years as new technologies are introduced. If you’ve been following our #GeothermalFactsandStats campaign, you would’ve learned […]

Geothermal drilling in the Krafla volcano in northern Iceland has confirmed the presence of rhyolite, liquid magma with a temperature of more than 900°C at a […]

Plans are underway for Canada’s first geothermal plant to be constructed in Saskatchewan. It is estimated that the facility will provide power for approximately 5000 homes […]

One of the technologies that may undoubtedly revitalize the global geothermal market in the very near future is the use of composite materials for casing, liner […]

An Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) is a methodology employed to predict and review potential environmental and social impacts of a proposed project. First established […]

Emissions from geothermal power plants are significantly lower than those from fossil fuel and hydrocarbon powered plants. However, tapping into a geothermal field pushes natural gas […]

One of the most critical operations while drilling boreholes to explore geothermal resources is the primary cementing. Cement blend, placed behind the steel casing string, have […]

A significant milestone has been reached at the Reykjanes Peninsula in SW Iceland on the 25th of January 2017 when the IDDP-2 well was successfully drilled […]

Not everything fractured is broken. A fractured geothermal system agrees. Fractures are one of the most important features of geothermal exploration. They are the main conduits […]

One of the ways to extract geothermal heat from the Earth’s crust is Deep Borehole Heat Exchangers (DBHE). These can be either drilled especially for heat […]

Many islands in the Caribbean have been formed as a result of volcanic activity. This occurred by subduction when the denser North American plate sunk beneath […]

The public utility company of Bochum in cooperation with the International Geothermal Centre is planning to utilize mine waters from the former Dannenbaum colliery (in operation […]

CHPM2030 develops an “orebody-EGS (Enhanced Geothermal System)” that will serve as a basis for the development of a new type of facility used for the co-production […]

Bits of diamonds lying around, illuminating the outline of a wellbore in the ground… Up until now, drilling has been the only means used to extract […]

Fluid-Powered Downhole Hammer Has Potential to Significantly Reduce the Cost of Deep Geothermal Borehole Geothermal waters usually occur at relatively greater depths and in harder rock […]

Of the five renewable resources, geothermal tops the charts supplying the largest amounts of energy at any one time. It is well known that renewable sources […]

We are expanding our #GeothermalFactsandStats campaign, and are starting to look at “New Concepts for High-Temperature Geothermal Well Technologies”… New concepts for high-temperature geothermal well technologies […]

Have you ever wondered what else those marvelous mountains of pent-up magma are capable of? Volcanoes (especially caldera-forming) possess the largest volume of geothermal heat at […]

The 2018 German Geothermal Congress DGK just concluded at the ‘Haus der Technik’ in Essen (November 27th to 29th). It was hosted by the German Geothermal Association (BVG) […]

Geothermal Jobs.  Our industry is unique. On one hand, it’s small and considered a niche inside the world of renewable energy.  However, it’s also a mature, […]

Our 9th entry in our #GeothermalFactsandStats campaign is a “By the Numbers” look at the GRC Annual Meeting and Expo from last week in Reno, Nevada.  […]

The 8th installment of our #GeothermalFactsandStats campaign looks at the geothermal resources of the United States. ThinkGeoEnergy published a 1 GW Club update that includes, New Zealand, […]

The 7th installment of our #GeothermalFactsandStats campaign looks at energy-related land use.  This point was originally published by the Geothermal Energy Association in 2008. Side note: […]

Our 6th Geothermal Fact and Stat looks into Geothermal Heat Pumps (GHPs).  GHPs are the fastest form of geothermal energy (heat) growth worldwide – due to […]

Baseload Power. A baseload power plant produces power at a constant rate.  Because the energy is constant, its power output can remain consistent nearly 24 hours a […]

In this week’s installment of the Geothermal Fact and Stat campaign, we take a macro look at the total geothermal power production online as of January […]

The third Geothermal Fact and Stat of our campaign focus on how Geothermal Energy Utilization is largely broken into three categories. High temperature (190-350°C) / typically electricity […]

When promoting the industry, it’s important to remember the basics.  The Geothermal Facts and Stats campaign will dive into many facets of the industry ranging from […]

We’re excited to champion a new industry-promoting social media campaign entitled, Geothermal Facts and Stats.  Geo Energy Marketing is passionate about geothermal and dedicated to promoting […]

An update from the US Energy Information Administration (source) summarized, which states ranked and contribute to the United States leading the world in the amount of […]

A summary excerpt directly from the Geothermal Energy Association’s 2016 Geothermal Power: International Market Update: Download the full report here Between March and September 2016, a […]

From the IGC Turkey 2016 Website: “With the incredible growth of geothermal development of more than 600 MW in the past 7 years, Turkey has seen […]

Geo Energy Marketing looks to showcase all initiatives, research and publications that help with the outreach and promotion of the geothermal industry. In this case, we are proud […]

The SMU Geothermal Lab hosted their 8th Power Plays: Geothermal Energy in Oil and Gas Fields conference on April 25 and 26th on campus at SMU […]

Geo Energy Marketing is proud to be working alongside SMU Geothermal Lab on their 8th Annual Power Plays Conference and Workshop.  Mark you calendars – APRIL […]

This is a re-post from our friends at the Geothermal Resources Council and ThinkGeoEnergy.com. Geo Energy Marketing strongly believes the future of geothermal is with all […]

The Ultimate Trade Show Experience You’re exhibiting at another industry trade show and are tired of dusting off the old booth once again.  You recognize something […]