One of the many obstacles for hopeful settlers is the need for power and heat on these barren landscapes. Some geologists and other scientists theorize that geothermal energy may be the answer.
2021
Utah FORGE completes drilling of first deviated deep well
GeoDrilling International
In Utah, USA, FORGE has successfully drilled its first highly deviated deep geothermal test well.
Utah FORGE successfully completes drilling of first deviated deep well
Renewable Energy Magazine by Robin Whitlock
The Utah Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE), funded by the US Department of Energy, has announced the successful completion of its first highly deviated deep well.
Utah FORGE Drills First Deviated Deep Well
Journal of Petroleum Technology
Utah FORGE has completed the first highly deviated, deep geothermal well to target depth and at planned trajectory, 60 days ahead of schedule.
Utah FORGE Completes First Well
Beaver County Journal by Christopher Katis
The Utah Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy, or Utah FORGE, has successfully completed its first highly deviated deep well.
With first well drilled, what are the next steps for the Utah FORGE project?
Think GeoEnergy by Alexander Richtor
The first well successfully drilled, the groundbreaking Utah FORGE projects is pushing forward as we learn in this short check in with the principal investigator of the project Dr. Joseph Moore.
FORGEing a new partnership
@TheU by Christopher Katis
The new project includes hands-on and virtual heat conduction experiments.