CORE Knowledge Nick Cestari

What is a circular economy? According to google it is an economy in which things are made and consumed in a way that minimizes the use of the world's resources, or uses them more efficiently, cuts down on waste and reduces emissions. It just so happens that there is a very unique case study being performed as we speak in Iceland at the Hellisheidi Geothermal Power plant. I sit down with Helga Johannsdottir, Manager of Business Development at ON Power who is helping lead this effort.

New development methods such as EGS and AGS have come onto to the scene as means to take geothermal globally in order to aid in decarbonizing the globe. Along with that, there have been significant advances and innovations within the turbine machinery space. One such example is Exergy ORC, whose innovative modular design has enabled them to quickly become a leader in not just the geothermal space. Come learn some of the technicalities behind ORC manufacturing and how innovation can enable even greater advancement of geothermal. I sit down with the CFO of Exergy International, Luca Pozzoni and the leading turbine project engineer, Luca Vanini to discuss how Exergy has innovation in their DNA.

Hotter is better. Geothermal continues to advance and blow past barriers on its way to becoming a true global baseload energy source. What is impossible today, will be required tomorrow. We have seen this with the rapid advancement of technologies in the oil and gas sector specifically. Geothermal will be no different. 3 years ago, Steve Krase and his partner John Clegg set out on a mission to achieve the "impossible" - rotary steerable and MWD tools that could operate downhole in temperatures well above 175 C. On today's episode, we hear from Steve on some exciting news they have to share and where they hope to be in the next 12-18 months.

There is an abundance of heat beneath our feet, but how do we actually access it? We have to drill wells through all types of geology with all types of hazards in order to actually bring that heat to surface and provide electricity/heat. There are many challenges associated with this, but it has provided a space for much innovation. I sit down with Sveinn Hannesson and Daniel Drader of Iceland Drilling, the leading company for making way to the heat beneath our feet in Iceland and beyond to talk about these challenges, innovations, the industry growth, the synergies and differences from oil and gas. Come have a listen!

The energy ecosystem is growing smaller and smaller by the day. Smaller you say? Hear me out. The need for energy is growing at unprecedented rates, but as different as some energy sources and technologies may seem, they are not that different after all. Take geothermal. An industry that has been around for centuries, yet seemingly never had any interaction or cross pollination with the oil and gas industry. A lifelong advocate and student of the geothermal industry, Patrick Hanson is a prime example of today's energy ecosystem and how companies are evolving, adapting and ultimately crossing over into new territory. Patrick is the Senior Geothermal Development Manager at Expro, a former oil and gas services company now an integrated energy company. Patrick is a friend and an incredibly knowledgeable, passionate advocate for both the oil and gas and geothermal industries. Come along for what is set to be a fantastic conversation.

Across all of time, when a challenge arises, it creates an opportunity for some to rise up, innovate and change the course of history. As we face the challenge of providing more energy that is both clean and reliable it is paramount that we think about how to make the most out of existing resources, infrastructure and workforce. Step right up Premier Resource Management, who is developing a geothermal storage project in Kern County California. I talk with Mike Umbro, Partner and in charge of Corporate Development about why this project is important on many levels.