TECHNOLOGYJul 29 · 17:58 UTCMIT TECHNOLOGY REVIEWCasey Crownhart

How an overlooked geothermal plant got a second chance

Zanskar, a small company, revived a failing geothermal plant in New Mexico by drilling a deeper well using advanced modeling and technology. The new 8,000-foot well, operational since May 2025, has restored the plant's efficiency, with water temperatures now sufficient for electricity generation.

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