Jason Peart, GM of Strategy & Development at Sage Geosystems Inc, on Scaling Next-Gen Geothermal | Season Eight, Episode Ten

Welcome to Season Eight of Conversations in Cleantech!

 

From inspiring stories and words of wisdom to conversations on overcoming obstacles and fostering innovation, you can expect to learn from the trailblazers who are navigating the complexities of change to build a cleaner, more sustainable future.

 

In this episode of Conversations in Cleantech, our host Chloe England is joined by Jason Peart, General Manager of Strategy and Development at Sage Geosystems, to explore how next-gen geothermal is stepping into the spotlight.

 

With a background in oil and gas, Jason brings a systems-thinking mindset to Sage Geosystems’ mission: unlocking the Earth’s heat and pressure to power the clean energy future. At the heart of their approach is pressure geothermal - a breakthrough that combines heat and mechanical energy for power generation, heating, and long-duration storage.

 

From navigating regulatory landscapes in Texas to developing supercritical CO₂ turbines that double efficiency, Sage is scaling fast - pairing deep industry expertise with breakthrough engineering to unlock the next frontier of geothermal.

Jason also shares why oil and gas talent is crucial to scaling geothermal, what it takes to earn investor confidence, and how Sage Geosystems is blending commercial focus with bold innovation. He reflects on the importance of curiosity, the power of systems thinking, and why stepping off the "linear" career path can lead to the most meaningful work.

Tune in for a high-impact conversation on why geothermal could be the breakthrough technology the clean energy transition has been waiting for.

00:59 - Introduction to Jason
01:49 - Can you share your journey and what led you into the energy sector and ultimately to Sage Geosystems?
03:40 - Why are we starting to hear more about geothermal now, despite it being around for a long time?
06:00 - Can you share what Sage Geosystems does, your technology, and how you're entering the market?
08:20 - Can you tell me more about what you're doing in the subsurface space?
10:00 - How do you plan to make this scalable and cost-effective going forward?
12:50 - What makes Texas a prime location for geothermal innovation, especially for your initial projects?
14:50 - How does geothermal fit into the broader clean energy mix, particularly in the U.S.?
18:20 - How far off are we from having the technology to drill deeper in more challenging areas?
19:05 - What are the key tailwinds driving commercial demand in geothermal right now, and what headwinds is the industry facing?
23:20 - How does your team at Sage leverage its oil and gas expertise to drive advancements in geothermal?
25:39 - For those looking to enter the geothermal space, what’s one skill or mindset that would set them up for success?
27:09 - What’s next for Sage, and do you see geothermal becoming a mainstream energy source in the next 10 years? Where do you see Sage and the industry by then?
29:00 - What advice would you give your younger self when starting out in the energy sector?

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