Deep Earth Fracturing Breakthrough Unlocks Unlimited Geothermal Energy Potential
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📰 The quick summary: Scientists have discovered a method to fracture deep geological formations at supercritical depths, enabling water circulation that could transform geothermal energy into a major global power source capable of providing clean energy for millions of years.
📈 One key stat: Supercritical geothermal energy could increase power plant output tenfold compared to traditional plants by accessing water at temperatures over 750°F that becomes a fluid with both liquid and gas properties.
💬 One key quote: “Geologists long believed the lower limit for water circulation in Earth’s crust was the brittle-ductile transition point. But we’ve shown water can also circulate in ductile rocks,” according to Meyer from the EPFL research team.
1️⃣ The big picture: A groundbreaking discovery from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne has overcome a major obstacle in geothermal energy production. Researchers have proven that even at extreme depths where rock becomes semi-plastic, it can still be fractured to allow water circulation. This advancement addresses two critical global challenges simultaneously: the climate crisis and energy shortages. By tapping into Earth’s internal heat at supercritical depths, we could access an almost infinite clean energy source that’s available virtually anywhere on the planet, not just in volcanic regions where geothermal energy is typically harvested.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This innovation opens the door to placing geothermal plants almost anywhere on Earth, including at former coal power sites that already have essential infrastructure. The ability to fracture rocks at supercritical depths means we can harness temperatures exceeding 750°F, creating supercritical fluids that transfer significantly more energy than water at lower temperatures. Companies like Quaise Energy are already developing complementary technologies using particle accelerators to drill deeper than ever before. Together with fracturing techniques pioneered by firms like Fervo Energy, these advancements could exponentially increase clean energy production without weather dependence or land use concerns that affect other renewable sources.
3️⃣ What’s next: Scientists will need to scale up and test these fracturing techniques in real-world deep drilling scenarios. Companies developing innovative drilling technologies like Quaise Energy’s particle accelerator approach must prove their methods work at commercial scale. Existing geothermal operators will likely begin incorporating these new fracturing techniques into their operations, gradually moving toward supercritical depths.
Read the full story here: Sustainability Times – “Unlimited Geothermal Energy Is Real”: Ultra-Deep Fracturing Breakthrough Promises Infinite Clean Power, Scientists Confirm
