U.S. Department of Energy Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office

09/15/2026

Interest and investment in geothermal energy are growing, despite early challenges due to high upfront costs and longer earnings cycles. Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) costs are declining based on technological advances and drilling improvements, demonstrating that continued work in the field could further drive down costs and accelerate the integration of geothermal electricity into the grid. 💡

The U.S. Department of Energy is committed to derisking new geothermal technologies through robust RD&D. This includes improving resource exploration with tools like machine learning, advancing materials and methods for drilling in harsh environments, and proving out new techniques in field demonstration projects. 👷

Discover EGS demonstration projects currently funded by DOE:

The Office of Geothermal invests in advancing enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), a method for accessing geothermal energy which holds the potential to power tens of millions of American homes and businesses.

09/15/2026

ICYMI: The U.S. Department of Energy's Geothermal Center of Excellence (CoE) has officially launched!

Built to accelerate geothermal’s potential, the CoE will:

♨️ Advance innovation and support the development of gigawatt-scale geothermal energy.
🤝Serve as the main geothermal entry point to the National Labs, connecting stakeholders with world-class expertise and capabilities.
🔬Strengthen industry-lab collaboration, with an Industry Advisory Board helping inform research needs, partnerships, and priorities.
⚡ Support reliable, domestic energy by helping position geothermal as a competitive source of baseload power.

Learn more 👇

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09/14/2026

America can deliver. That was our message during HGEO and the U.S. Department of Energy’s recent visit to South Korea and Japan.

As energy demand grows worldwide, countries need more than abundant resources. They need reliable suppliers, resilient supply chains, advanced technologies, investment, and trusted partners. The United States brings all of them and is ready to be a stable supplier and long-term partner.

Read more: https://www.energy.gov/hgeo/articles/resources-relationships-america-ready-power-indo-pacific

09/14/2026

What is HGEO, and what do we do? 🌍🔥

The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office is working to advance President Trump's energy agenda — and our "11 Things You Should Know About HGEO" infographic is a great place to start.

It's a quick deep dive into our vision, structure, and strategic focus, and how it all comes together to strengthen American energy.
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11 Things You Should Know About HGEO

09/11/2026

🌎 A new hub for geothermal innovation is here: U.S. Department of Energy’s Geothermal Center of Excellence (CoE)!

Officially launched at the National Lab of the Rockies (NLR) campus in Golden, CO, and enabled by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), the CoE will:

♨️ Accelerate the discovery and development of gigawatt-scale geothermal energy.
🤝 Connect industry with DOE’s National Labs to accelerate geothermal R&D.
⚡ Help advance reliable, domestic geothermal power as a competitive, domestic source of baseload energy.

Learn more and get connected 👇

The Geothermal center of Excellence will support collaboration and geothermal research and development.

09/10/2026

A prize to find hidden geothermal resources? Rock on.🔍

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Geothermal has launched a prize to help identify hidden geothermal systems by using geophysical data to identify faults and structures indicative of geothermal resources.

By using real-world datasets and testing ideas against geophysical data, the GEMS Prize is expected to accelerate discoveries of new, commercially viable hidden geothermal systems while reducing exploration and development risks.♨️🌎

Competitors can win prizes of $15,000‒$100,000 for developing, training, and testing algorithms that generate enhanced geologic fault datasets.

Learn more and sign up to compete: gems.drivendata.org
Read the full announcement: https://www.energy.gov/hgeo/articles/hydrocarbons-and-geothermal-energy-office-announces-300000-help-identify-hidden

Identify hidden geologic faults to discover new geothermal resources.

09/10/2026

U.S. LNG export capacity is coming online, and exports are climbing with it. 📈

New U.S. Energy Information Administration data shows U.S. liquefied natural gas exports averaged 17.4 billion cubic feet per day in the first half of 2026, 23% higher than the same period last year and the fastest growth since large-scale American exports began in 2016.

New terminals and expansions are driving it — Plaquemines LNG is exporting at full capacity, Corpus Christi Stage 3 is exporting from six of its liquefaction trains, and Golden Pass LNG began exports in April 2026. EIA estimates U.S. LNG exports will average 18.7 Bcf/d in the first half of 2027.

Under President Trump's American Energy Dominance Agenda, U.S. LNG exports are growing and flowing to our allies and trading partners around the world.

Energy Information Administration - EIA - Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government

09/10/2026

Last week in Seoul, HGEO Acting Assistant Secretary Curt Coccodrilli and Korea’s Second Vice Climate Minister Lee Ho-hyeon discussed how both nations can strengthen bilateral energy security cooperation. Their discussion covered expanding the power grid to meet growing demand, increasing energy storage, improving energy efficiency, and strengthening energy supply chains.

South Korea already imports American coal and LNG, providing a strong commercial foundation for additional deals, investment, and long-term partnerships.

Under President Trump’s American Energy Dominance Agenda, HGEO is working with our allies to strengthen energy security at home and abroad.

Read the release from Korea's Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment 👇

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09/09/2026

"Securing stable energy supply chains and power supplies is the backbone of a country's industrial competitiveness."

Lee Ho-hyeon, Second Vice Minister at South Korea's Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, made that statement in connection with his meeting in Seoul with HGEO Acting Assistant Secretary Curt Coccodrilli. The two discussed how both countries can respond jointly to growing market uncertainty and rising electricity demand. 🤝

South Korea's world-class manufacturing, steelmaking, shipbuilding, and technology sectors all depend on abundant and reliable energy, and the United States is positioned to deliver it.

Under President Trump's American Energy Dominance Agenda, HGEO is building the relationships that support energy security at home and among our allies.

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09/08/2026

Our recent visit to South Korea and Japan centered on one goal: strengthening our energy partnerships and creating more opportunities for American energy.

Thank you to U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of the Interior, our U.S. Embassy colleagues, and our partners in South Korea and Japan. We look forward to building on the relationships and opportunities that came out of this visit.