Forbes by Pat Sapinsley
Geothermal energy is poised for massive growth, with advanced drilling tech—much of it tested at Utah FORGE—cutting costs and boosting efficiency. Enhanced geothermal systems could supply 24/7 clean power across the U.S., making it a key player in the nation’s energy future.
KSL, Science & Technology, by Mike Anderson
Steam rising near Milford could become a more common sight if Utah expands geothermal power. Technology tested at Utah FORGE may help make it more affordable and accessible.
Journal of Petroleum Technology, by Trent Jacobs
Fervo Energy and Utah FORGE have reported breakthrough geothermal flow tests in Utah, marking major progress toward scalable, 24/7 clean energy.
Think GeoEnergy, by Carlo Cariaga
A long-term circulation test at the Utah FORGE site confirms good connectivity and stable temperatures across the stimulated geothermal reservoir.
Think GeoEnergy, by Carlo Cariaga, Kevin Jones
Focus on Geothermal Webinar – Utah FORGE: The Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy
Utah Business Magazine, by Savannah Beth Withers Taylor
The 2024 Innovation Awards honor Utah companies and innovators tackling complex problems with impactful solutions, selected by local business and academic leaders.
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
The solution to net zero could be deep beneath our feet. Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), which penetrate further underground than conventional systems, could access hot rocks to generate electricity at sites – potentially including disused fossil fuel power stations – around the world.
NETL, News and Events
With support from NETL, Utah FORGE successfully demonstrated enhanced geothermal system (EGS) technology—confirming well connectivity and heat transfer in hot dry rock, advancing the path to 24/7 clean energy.
ThinkGeoEnergy, by Carlo Cariaga
Utah FORGE has published a virtual tour highlighting information and media on their EGS research site, plus other sites of interest in Milford Valley.
Cleantech Group, by Selene Law
Geothermal drilling saw major breakthroughs in 2024, with Fervo Energy cutting drill times by 70% in Utah and Utah FORGE achieving similar gains. These advances, along with new tools and growing demand for low- and high-temp geothermal, are helping drive down costs and expand clean energy access.
Hart Energy, by Velda Addison
RESMAN Energy Technology used its chemical tracers for the first time in an enhanced geothermal setting during testing at Utah FORGE’s drilling site.
AAPG Explorer, by Christopher Katis
The Utah Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy at the University of Utah has successfully stimulated wells 16A(78)-32 (injection) and 16B(78)-32 (production).
