Spanning more than 45 square miles, The Geysers in northern California is the largest geothermal power plant complex in the world. For over a century, its steam has powered innovation, clean energy, and communities across the region.
Announcements
Announcement – Extension Agreement Signed For Four More Years
An agreement has been signed between the U.S. Department of Energy and the Utah FORGE to continue the project through 2028.
Utah FORGE Concludes Successful Extended Circulation Test
In April 2024, the stimulation of the production and injection wells created the fracture network that forms the reservoir. It was followed by a successful commercial scale circulation test.
2024 R&D Annual Workshop
Annual workshop that provides a valuable opportunity to explore the progress made by each of the 17 R& D projects funded under Solicitation 2020-1 and to get introduced to the new projects under Solicitation 2022-2.
Did You Know? … about Waimangu, the world’s most powerful geyser
Active from 1900 to 1904, the Waimangu geyser is the most powerful geyser in history, approximately 20 kilometers southeast of Rotorua on the northern island of New Zealand.
New Geothermal Stars – Winners Selected for 2024’s Song Parody Contest
Utah FORGE and Enel Green Power sponsor a geothermal song parody contest for junior high and high school students.
Press Release: Utah FORGE Successfully Completes Stimulation and Circulation Tests – Establishing Effective Communication
A 9-hour circulation test that followed stimulation proved fluid flow and energy transfer from an EGS reservoir in hot dry granite …
Dr. Joseph Moore Webinar Overview of Latest Activities at the Utah FORGE Site (EGI Spring Series)
Current Activities at Utah FORGEAs part of the Energy & Geoscience Institute's Spring Webinar Series, Dr. Joseph...
Press Release: Solicitation 2022-2 Awardees
University of Utah and Utah FORGE Complete Contract Negotiations with 9 of 13 Awardees of Solicitation 2022-2 …
Circulation Experiments at Utah FORGE – Geothermics Peter Niemz
Paper by Peter Niemz et al., (Geothermics) describes seismic observations from the circulation tests at FORGE using only the regional (near-)surface network of the UUSS.
At the Core of Utah FORGE – “A Climate of Hope” — Utah FORGE at NHMU
On November 11, 2023, the Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU) showcased its newest permanent exhibit: “A Climate of Hope.”
Did You Know? … About the Ocean’s Most Hardcore Snail
Known as the volcano snail, iron snail or scaly-foot snail — is a species of snail that lives in hydrothermal vents …
A Look Back at 2023
With the first few days of 2024 under our belt, we’ve taken a moment to reflect on everything that Utah FORGE accomplished during the past year. There’s a lot to be proud of.