Times of India · Energy&Environment · 2026-08-02
Engineers link wells beneath Oregon volcano to unlock 24/7 clean power
Mazama Energy connected two deep wells reaching 629 degrees Fahrenheit. This marks the world's hottest enhanced geothermal system ever built. The company plans three more wells in 2026 targeting hotter rock. This project aims to unlock superhot rock for cleaner energy production. Geothermal energy could become a significant player in the clean energy mix. A Texas company has pulled off a major geothermal milestone beneath Newberry Volcano in central Oregon. Mazama Energy says it connected two deep wells through rock that reached 629 degrees Fahrenheit, or 331 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest enhanced geothermal system ever built anywhere in
Why it matters. Unlocking superhot geothermal energy can provide continuous, reliable zero-carbon electricity to help stabilize power grids transitioning away from fossil fuels.
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