What exactly are the rock types that make up the underground laboratory of Utah FORGE? In this webinar, Dr. Clay Jones describes the geology of the site and surrounding area and the findings from core and cutting analyses of deep wells!
2021
Explorer Live!
AAPG The Explorer
Principal investigator Joseph Moore tells Sarah Barnes about the historic, granite-piercing advances involving geothermal research and development at Utah’s FORGE project – and the resulting new global potential.
Shanelle Loren: It is time to unleash the potential of geothermal energy
The Salt Lake Tribune by Shanelle Loren
Utah FORGE Applies Unconventional Resource Methods for Geothermal Research
AAPG Explorer by Joseph Moore
New ground-breaking advances are currently being made at the Utah Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy – the Utah FORGE – using methods borrowed from the oil and gas industry for unconventional hydrocarbon development.
Geothermal Energy Is Having A Magic Moment, This Time For Real
CleanTechnica by Tina Casey
The geothermal energy industry has never realized its true potential in the US, despite the seemingly magical promise of nonstop, 24/7 renewable energy sitting just below the surface of the Earth. However, it seems like things are finally starting to gel. No, for real!
Geothermal energy projects in the US receive $46m boost
Energy Live News by Priyanka Shrestha
Enhanced geothermal systems are different from conventional geothermal resources that occur naturally in the US and are geographically limited due to the need for underground heat and fluids.
DOE Awarding up to $46MM for Geothermal Projects
RigZone by Andreas Exarheas
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that its Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) Initiative at the University of Utah has selected 17 projects to receive up to $46 million in funding.
Department of Energy awards $46M to 17 domestic geothermal initiative projects
Daily Energy Insider by Chris Galford
The U.S. Department of Energy is pushing for further research into whether geothermal systems could provide further carbon-free energy sources, offering up to $46 million to 17 projects through its Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE).
Utah FORGE Pioneers Advanced Drilling Methods, Sets New Standard for Geothermal Drilling
Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy | Geothermal Technologies Office
The Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) is breaking ground – literally – in new and exciting ways.
Utah FORGE Chooses 17 project selectees to begin negotiations
@TheU by Christopher Katis
The Utah Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) at the University of Utah is pleased to announce it has chosen 17 project selectee applications for negotiations for the FORGE Solicitation 2020-1. The selectees could receive a combined total of up to $46 million over the next three years.
Utah FORGE selects 17 groups for up to $46m in DOE funding
Think GeoEnergy by Alexander Richter
The Utah FORGE project to award $46 M for research in Enhanced Geothermal System development with 17 selectees chosen to enter negotiations in 5 topic areas.
DOE Awards $46 Million for Geothermal Initiative Projects with Potential to Power Millions of U.S. Homes
Energy.gov
DOE’s FORGE Initiative awarded $46 million in funding for geothermal projects with potential to power tens of millions of homes in the United States.
DOE Awards $46 Million for Geothermal Projects
Power Magazine by Darrell Proctor
A federal government geothermal program based at the University of Utah has chosen 17 projects that will receive up to $46 million from the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE).