The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on 10 July, 2025 in Malheur County, Oregon, offering two parcels of 5,235 acres each.
The Croatian Hydrocarbon Agency (CHA) has confirmed geothermal energy potential in the Velika Gorica area following recent exploration work.
Halliburton has won a contract with GeoFrame Energy’s geothermal and direct lithium extraction (DLE) project where the operator will plan and design the first demonstration phase wells in the Smackover Formation in Eastern Texas.
GNS Science has unveiled a pioneering tool designed to help the geothermal energy sector make faster, more informed decisions with greater confidence.
Ormat Technologies has completed its acquisition of the Blue Mountain geothermal power plant in Nevada.
Enertech Global has unveiled its latest innovation in home comfort technology: the WV, a variable-speed hydronic heat pump designed to deliver high performance, installation ease, and outstanding flexibility.
US contractor CTA Construction Managers has landed a flagship job to build a new school fitted with pioneering geothermal heating and cooling systems.
Arverne Group has announced the commencement of geothermal drilling activities in Schwabwiller through its subsidiary, Lithium de France
Geothermal energy is becoming a buzzword in the travel industry as luxury hotels and resort companies seek to showcase their environmental and sustainability credentials to holidaymakers.
JW Marriott has just opened in Greece with the unveiling of the JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, which boasts geothermal-based heating systems, among other sustainability measures.
“The resort has been thoughtfully constructed with sustainability at its core,” the company said in a statement, “from geothermal and solar energy systems to heat recovery from air conditioning for hot water, and the use of treated grey water for irrigation.”
Greywater refers to household wastewater that originates from sources like showers, bathtubs, sinks and washing machines, and and can be reused for non-potable purposes.
Nestled in Marathi, near the town of Chania on the island of Crete, the resort spans over 100 acres of idyllic coastline, and is designed to harmonise with the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of the landscape.
“This commitment to environmental responsibility has guided every aspect of the resort’s development, resulting in a destination that not only seamlessly blends with its surroundings, but is also deeply shaped by them,” JW Marriott stated.
Another of the group’s properties, Italy’s Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort in Tuscany, also incorporates geothermal features and treatments as part of its spa offerings.
Around the globe, luxury hotels utilising geothermal energy can similarly be found in destinations including Switzerland, notably its plush mountainous Zermatt resort, and, of course, Iceland.
“The opening of JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa marks a milestone moment for the brand with its entrance into Greece,” added Bruce Rohr, Vice President and Global Brand Leader, JW Marriott.
XGS Energy and Meta Platforms have announced an agreement supporting the development of 150MW of next-generation geothermal energy in New Mexico.
Fervo Energy has successfully secured US$206mn of additional capital to continue advancing its Cape Station EGS development project.
OMV has announced a major seismic survey to begin in December 2025, aiming to assess the geothermal potential of the East Styrian basin, specifically in the greater Graz region.