Using Innovations from the Oil and Gas Industry for Carbon-Free Energy

Tim Latimer, the co-founder and CEO of Fervo Energy, discusses how his company is using innovations from the oil and gas industry to generate carbon-free energy. By applying drilling techniques and technology to geothermal power, Fervo Energy aims to produce electricity from the natural heat of the Earth. They drill deep wells, both vertically and horizontally, and use the circulation of water through the hot rocks to create geothermal electricity. Fervo Energy successfully completed their first pilot project in Nevada and is now working on a larger project in Utah. Despite facing challenges in policy support and competition from other energy resources, geothermal power offers reliability and emissions-free advantages, making it an essential component for a decarbonized electric grid.