Mazama Energy reaches 331 °C with its geothermal reactor and targets large-scale production
Mazama Energy has completed the creation of the world’s hottest Enhanced Geothermal System, paving the way for low-cost, high-density baseload power aimed at data centres and heavy industry.
| Countries | États-Unis |
|---|---|
| Sector | Énergie Géothermique, EGS |
| Theme | Innovation & Transformation, Innovation sectorielle |
Mazama Energy, a company backed by Khosla Ventures and Gates Frontier, announced it had reached a record temperature of 331 °C (629 °F) at its pilot site in Newberry, Oregon, through its Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS). This development sets a new technical benchmark for the geothermal sector, positioning the company to deliver carbon-free baseload electricity at under five cents per kilowatt-hour.
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