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Geothermal offering a “rare win-win solution” for global clean energy

Eavor CEO John Redfern, in an interview with the National Observer, stated that the time is right for geothermal energy, as it has benefited from the expertise of the oil and gas industry as well as advancements in wind and solar markets.

The article states that geothermal energy is gaining momentum as a transformative solution to the world’s energy needs. Redfern envisions this shift marking the beginning of a “geothermal decade,” a period that could establish geothermal as the cornerstone of baseload, zero-carbon energy. Positioned as the “missing puzzle piece” in the clean energy transition, geothermal combines scalability with simplicity, making it a compelling alternative in the race for sustainable energy solutions.

Unlike wind and solar, Redfern highlights that geothermal offers consistent baseload energy and can leverage Alberta’s existing drilling expertise, calling it “a one-for-one career transition opportunity” that could keep jobs and investments local. The article indicates that this makes geothermal a “rare win-win” solution that supports the economy while addressing climate goals.

Alberta’s favourable geography and the need to repurpose old oil wells make it an ideal hub for geothermal innovation. Redfern emphasizes the need to go “hotter, deeper, faster, cheaper” to unlock this potential to the fullest, and argues that since North America leads in drilling technology, Canada has a global advantage in spearheading this shift.

Redfern believes geothermal not only offers a clean energy solution but also economic stability, making it a rare opportunity to bridge sustainability and prosperity in a single industry.

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