New Geothermal Well Aims to Tap Hot Rock without Using Water

New geothermal well aims to tap hot rock without using water

XGS Energy will drill a deep appraisal well in New Mexico to collect data needed for commercial-scale geothermal projects.

XGS Energy Selected by U.S. Department of Energy to Advance Next-Generation Geothermal Development in New Mexico

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DOE Backs 21 Projects in $99M Push to Unlock Geothermal Energy, Including a New Mexico Well Designed to Tap Hot Rock Without Using Water

DOE has selected 21 projects for up to $99 million to advance geothermal exploration across the US, including an XGS Energy deep-well project in New Mexico.

XGS Energy wins DoE funding for New Mexico geothermal well

XGS Energy has been chosen by US DOE for federal funding aimed at supporting the drilling of a deep vertical appraisal well in New Mexico.