‘Using the Planet to Save the Planet:’ the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s hot take on geothermal
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory published a comprehensive report on the uses of and momentum behind the rising wave of next-generation geothermal. Written by NREL’s communication project manager Kelly MacGregor, the article is a culmination of six months of immersive research into the world of geothermal and the current projects underway at NREL. Complete with educational infographics, photos of real-world geothermal technology in use, and plenty of blue links to satisfy thoroughly curious readers, the article delves into great detail about the uses, old and new, of earth-based energy. NREL is a laboratory under the US Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Rewenable Energy, and managed by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy LLC. With six national centres and collaborative research facilities across America, 16 research programs involving projects from bioenergy to grid modernization, and nearly 700 patents for proprietary technologies, NREL is undoubtedly a leading energy science institution.
Senior Geologist Lynette Liston was granted an award for her achievements in the geothermal industry and groundbreaking work in renewables
Eavor Senior Geologist Lynette Liston was recently awarded the prestigious Women in Energy Transformation award for her outstanding work. This award recognizes women who have made significant contributions to the energy sector, including the development and implementation of sustainable energy solutions. It highlights her exceptional contributions to the energy sector and her motivation to improve quality of life for people around the world. “The energy transition is important to me because a lower carbon, reliable, local baseload energy source could safely help reduce energy poverty—and literally empower nations,” said Liston in an interview with Women in Energy Transformations. Liston has accumulated a wide variety of skill sets from working in geology technology, leadership roles, and cross discipline roles with commercial and strategy teams. Her previous work experience in the Exploration and Production Industry involved on and off-shore projects, where she explored conventional and unconventional methods within the industry.
Dr. Finian Tan on impact investing: looking after the future can further your bottom line
Singapore-based luxury lifestyle magazine The Peak featured a piece on the impact of investment venture capitalist Dr. Finian Tan, and his opinion on why supporting change-makers is necessary – and profitable. Since 1984, The Peak Magazine has specialized in publishing profiles and interviews with “C-suite executives, captains of industry and successful entrepreneurs in Singapore.” Dr. Finian Tan is no exception to the high calibre criteria, having worked as the Deputy Secretary of Trade and Industry for the government of Singapore, the Asian trading arm of Goldman Sachs, and other major venture capital firms. Dr. Tan’s long career in investing has left him an expert in the field, no stranger to the tenets of exponential growth and calculated risk. However, unlike many in the investment industry, Dr. Tan also recognizes the great importance of “investments in sustainable and inclusive growth areas that create paths towards a healthier planet and society.”
RE:TV – Geothermal technology with a key part to play in the clean energy transition
With global demand for energy expected to increase by 50% by 2050, it is essential we find a range of energy sources to replace fossil fuels and support the transition to a clean energy future. Eavor’s revolutionary geothermal technology provides a source of constant, stable energy to complement less reliable renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, and can be used in a broad range of locations all over the world, and has a much smaller footprint than other renewable technologies. After trialling their prototype system in Alberta over the last three years, they are now embarking on a series of commercial and industrial-sized projects, breaking ground on two projects in Bavaria and New Mexico, which will be the world’s deepest and hottest directional geothermal well ever drilled.
Next-generation geothermal steals the spotlight during CERAWeek
The 41st annual CERAWeek Conference by S&P Global has dominated industry headlines for more than a week, and renewable energy spent more time in the limelight than conventional sources like oil and gas. In particular, the emerging next-generation geothermal industry received a great deal of attention, reinforcing what major players in the sector already know: geothermal’s revival is gathering global momentum, and Calgary-based Eavor Technologies holds a key position at the industry’s helm. Jeanine Vany, Eavor’s executive vice president of corporate affairs, met with U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm during the week-long event, following a panel appearance by CEO John Redfern in an Agora session on the opening day of CERAWeek.
In with the old to improve the new: why geothermal needs oil and gas
Bloomberg Opinion columnist David Fickling wrote a detailed treatise on the state of technology transfer in the energy industry, and how renewables – particularly next-generation geothermal – could benefit from existing expertise. Fickling has covered all things energy and commodities for Bloomberg Opinion since 2015. His column focuses on short, albeit informative articles explaining the nuances of the energy transition for both the educated and the uninitiated. To start, Fickling points out historical cases of unintentional tech hits (and misses) that revolutionized our world – epipens and microwaves are merely two examples of repurposed military technology.
Utah Geothermal Project Championed by US Energy Secretary
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s recent visit to Utah comes at the heels of Biden’s new State of the Union address about the future of green energy. The United States is planning a gradual transition from a total reliance on oil and gas to leveraging green energy technology. This transitional process is necessary to keep a reliable source of power for the nation. “This is a transition. It’s not an on and off switch,” Granholm said at a news conference. “We need to make sure people have power.”
Eavor CEO John Redfern Speaks About Eavor’s Successes in Germany
After a recent interview with Eavor CEO John Redfern on the Calgary Eyeopener radio show, CBC News’s Taylor Simmons put together a great piece on Eavor’s technology and highlights some great points from John’s interview. “What’s interesting about it is not just the money, which is always welcome. It’s the validation of being a small Canadian startup and getting one of these awards,” said Redfern. Redfern explained the benefits of developing geothermal energy in a place like Alberta. With oil rig and drilling technology already well-established in the province, developing a geothermal technology is affordable and logical.
Energy newsletter explores the exciting momentum of next-generation geothermal’s Eavor
Axios.com an international online news publication featured Eavor CEO and co-founder John Redfern in a recent edition of the Axios Generate Newsletter. Written by Axios energy journalists Ben Geman and Andrew Freedman, the daily newsletter features leading energy news and analysis and highlights the ‘need-to-know’ details from global energy headlines. Freedman and Geman were reporting from Houston during the week of March 6, covering the 41th annual CERAWeek conference. In typical Axios Generate fashion, March 8’s daily energy news blast starts with the “1 big thing” section – this time, clear blue Albertan skies can be seen in the background of the Eavor-LiteTM demonstration facility, accompanied by the title “Geothermal’s new momentum and old hurdles.”
Eastern Europe expresses interest in next-generation geothermal trailblazer Eavor Technologies Inc
An article published on Slovakian energy news outlet EnergiePortal.sk explores how next-generation geothermal start-up Eavor has rewritten the rules of earth-based energy. Written by editor Martin Rojko, the piece dives into how Eavor’s innovative approach to geothermal extraction sets itself apart from industry competitors and conventional technologies, and what role closed-loop geothermal can play in Slovakia’s energy transition. EnergiePortal.sk was established in 2010 and serves as a leading provider of energy news for key players in the industry, such as governments and municipalities, investors, and suppliers and consumers of energy services. In conjunction with two other industry outlets focusing on waste and water management, the publications boast a growing monthly readership of 100,000.
Preeminent energy publication reports historic completion of hottest, deepest directional geothermal well
Leading international renewable energy news outlet ThinkGeoEnergy.com covered the recent announcement made by Eavor Technologies Inc. on the ground-breaking Eavor-DeepTM project. On January 31, Eavor published a press release detailing the completion of the next-generation demonstration project in New Mexico, and it wasn’t long before the news was picked up by ThinkGeoEnergy Editor-in-Chief Carlos Cariaga. Handling everything from research and writing to strategic planning and audience engagement, Cariaga joined the ThinkGeoEnergy team four years ago as a part-time content contributor. Before starting a career in energy journalism, he was a seasoned geochemist in the geothermal after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of the Philippines.
German politicians voice support of Eavor-Loop™ in Geretsried following site tour
German news publication Süddeutsche Zeitung covered a recent tour of Eavor’s first commercial-scale closed-loop geothermal plant in Geretsried, Germany. The article, written by local journalist Susanne Hauck, reported the details of Bavaria’s Minister of the Environment Thorsten Glauber and chairman of the Free Voters parliamentary group Florian Streibl’s visit to the project site in early February. Hauck begins her coverage by painting a morose picture of the area, describing the two previously unsuccessful attempts to harness the subterranean heat and how their failure seemed to dampen any hope of geothermal success.
