In Texas, ex-oil and gas workers champion geothermal energy as a replacement for fossil-fueled power plants

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In Starr County, Texas, a former Shell drilling site has been repurposed by a Houston-based energy company, Sage Geosystems, for the production of geothermal energy. This new approach involves drilling deep into the Earth's surface to access heat and generate power, offering a continuous and clean energy source that could potentially replace traditional fossil fuel power plants. With Texas emerging as a hub for geothermal exploration, companies are leveraging the state's expertise in drilling and extraction technologies from the oil industry to advance this sustainable energy source.

Similarly, another company called Fervo Energy, founded by individuals with backgrounds in oil and gas drilling, is utilizing innovative techniques like horizontal drilling and fracking to harness geothermal power. By adapting existing technologies and expertise, these companies are making strides in unlocking the vast potential of geothermal energy as a reliable and environmentally friendly energy solution. With additional investments and technological advancements, geothermal power could play a significant role in the future energy landscape.