The Energy & Geoscience Institute announces Dr. Kristie McLin as Director of Research and Science and new Principal Investigator of the Utah FORGE project, succeeding Dr. Joseph Moore.
2024
Geothermal: The Promising, Ancient Giant In Infancy
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.
The Future of Geothermal Power in Utah
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.
Fervo and FORGE Report Breakthrough Test Results, Signaling More Progress for Enhanced Geothermal
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.
Utah FORGE extended circulation test confirms EGS connectivity and heat extraction
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.
Webinar – Utah FORGE overview, challenges, and future operations
Think GeoEnergy, by Carlo Cariaga, Kevin Jones
Focus on Geothermal Webinar – Utah FORGE: The Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy
2024 Innovation Awards: Utah’s modern-day pioneers
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.
‘Enhanced Geothermal Systems have potential to go anywhere’: Dr Joseph Moore, Utah Forge
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, Partners Report Breakthrough Research Results To Advance Geothermal Technology
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.
Utah FORGE offers virtual tour of EGS research and drilling site
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.
We’re Going Underground: New Advent for Geothermal Drilling
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.
Longevity in Mind, Utah FORGE and Partners De-risk Tech to Advance Geothermal
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.
Utah FORGE Completes Stimulation, Circulation Tests
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).