Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA)

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[Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA) @txgeothermal]

The future of reliable energy is getting a Texas-sized boost.

Houston-based @fervoenergy is helping lead the way, using enhanced #geothermal systems to unlock reliable #energy resources.

As demand for power continues to grow, geothermal innovation offers a promising opportunity to strengthen America's energy future.

Learn more: https://t.co/cXUav4sacm.

[Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA) @txgeothermal]

Texas is not only leading the way in geothermal energy production, it is also at the forefront of geothermal innovation.

One of the most exciting examples right now is Bedrock Energy.

Their mission is to make geothermal available for any real estate, anywhere.

Bedrock is making geothermal appealing to developers, owners and builders by using technology that makes borehole fields more affordable, faster and easier to install in limited spaces. Their borehole construction can be up to five times faster. They guarantee long-term thermal performance and deliver predictable results that building owners can trust.

This is what the geothermal renaissance looks like in action. A fast-growing startup ecosystem is bringing geothermal solutions to homes, businesses and buildings, all built on the drilling expertise that Texas has developed over the past century.

The next chapter of Texas energy is being written right now.

#geothermal #txenergy #energypolicy #cleanenergy #startup

[Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA) @txgeothermal]

Texas's two basins created the world's most powerful energy infrastructure: wells, pipelines, ports and a workforce.

📍 The Permian Basin stretches across West Texas. One of the most prolific oil and gas-producing regions on earth, with deep sedimentary layers that have driven American energy dominance for decades.

📍 The Gulf Coast runs along the Texas coastline, feeding the refineries, petrochemical plants and export terminals that send energy to markets around the world.

All of it is built to find, move, and deliver oil and gas. Two basins. Two distinct geologies. One shared advantage — the infrastructure, the expertise and the workforce are already here. The Permian's deep drilling legacy and the Gulf Coast's vast sedimentary formations together give Texas a geothermal head start that no other state can match.

The next era of Texas energy doesn't require starting over.

It requires going deeper.

[Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA) @txgeothermal]

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, and we remain forever grateful for their courage and devotion to our nation. 🇺🇸

[Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA) @txgeothermal]

TxGEA was born out of necessity.

TxGEA Chairman Barry Smitherman shares how Winter Storm Uri left millions of Texans without power. The message was clear — Texas needed a 24/7 dispatchable energy source that doesn't depend on surface weather conditions.

That need inspired Barry Smitherman and Matt Welch, with support from the Mitchell Foundation, to found the Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance.

The mission: raise awareness, provide education and advocate for geothermal energy as a real solution for Texas.

[Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA) @txgeothermal]

“Oil and gas companies have recognized that they can participate in producing cleaner, renewable energy by leveraging existing drilling practices, technologies and infrastructure to tap into subsurface heat for electricity and direct use.”

Texas oil and gas expertise is powering a geothermal revolution. With global geothermal investments nearing $9B by 2030 and new tech like enhanced geothermal systems, the future of clean energy is here.

Read more from @POWERmagazine: https://t.co/hm90y4gqT3

#geothermal #txenergy #energypolicy #cleanenergy

[Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA) @txgeothermal]

The U.S. Department of @Energy announces up to $69M for the Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator.

Apply by 5/29 (Topic 1), 6/25 (Topic 2) or 7/23 (Topic 3).

Learn more: https://t.co/doDaxGWqim

#txenergy #energyinnovation

[Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA) @txgeothermal]

Texas is emerging as the center of next-generation geothermal innovation—driven by deep oil and gas expertise.

Geothermal entrepreneurship has entered a true renaissance, with a rapidly expanding startup ecosystem taking shape across the state.
Nearly 90% of these startups have launched in just the past two years, more than in the previous decade combined, with continued growth expected in the years ahead.

One of the leading startups in this space is @SageGeosystems, a Houston-based startup pioneering pressure geothermal technology designed to deliver reliable power and long-duration energy storage.
#geothermal #txenergy #energypolicy #cleanenergy #startup

[Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA) @txgeothermal]

Texas is positioned to lead geothermal energy because of its decades of leadership in oil and gas innovation.

Geothermal shares many of the same requirements as oil and gas, including subsurface expertise, drilling, and well development.

Studies suggest oil and gas know-how could reduce geothermal development costs by 20% to 43%, accelerating deployment.

With Texas drilling roughly 15,000 wells per year, geothermal could scale quickly and expand reliable, always-on clean energy across the state.

🔗 https://t.co/3Jt0jRHV3Q
#geothermal #txenergy #energypolicy #cleanenergy

[Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA) @txgeothermal]

What is Closed-Loop Geothermal?

Closed-loop geothermal is a next-generation geothermal system where fluid circulates through a sealed underground pipe network rather than being injected into surrounding rock.

The fluid is heated by the Earth’s natural heat as it travels through deep subsurface formations, then returns to the surface to generate electricity or provide direct heat, before repeating the cycle.

Because it does not rely on natural reservoirs or direct contact with groundwater, closed-loop geothermal can be deployed in a wider range of locations, expanding access to clean, reliable, 24/7 energy.
#geothermal #txenergy #energypolicy #cleanenergy

[Bloomberg @business]

Tech giants are making big bets on Geothermal energy plants that will produce 12,000 megawatts hours of electricity every day. Bloomberg's Michelle Ma explains https://t.co/xZRuK1f1uS

[Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA) @txgeothermal]

The Earth is 4.5 billion years old and has been producing energy for billions of years.

Heat is continuously generated by the radioactive decay of elements within the Earth’s crust and mantle, creating a constant internal energy source that has existed since the planet formed.

Rocks and underground water naturally absorb this heat, and temperatures steadily increase the deeper you go, forming the thermal conditions that geothermal energy is built on.

This #EarthDay, geothermal energy stands out as one of the most promising pathways toward a cleaner and more reliable energy future 🌎
#geothermal #txenergy #energypolicy #cleanenergy

[Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA) @txgeothermal]

On this day in 1836, Texas secured its independence from Mexico at the Battle of San Jacinto.

“The victory of San Jacinto secured the independence of Texas.” — Sam Houston

[Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA) @txgeothermal]

Geothermal is quickly becoming a major focus in the global energy expansion.

A new POWER report explores how advances in drilling technology and oil and gas expertise are accelerating next-generation geothermal development across the U.S. and beyond.

Read more on how geothermal is scaling from Texas to Nevada as a reliable source of 24/7 clean power.
🔗 https://t.co/vEz3hUPjBx

#geothermal #txenergy #energypolicy #cleanenergy

[Christi Craddick @ChristiCraddick]

Texas energy continues to drive economic strength across our state.

At the Railroad Commission, we’ve focused on responsible, conservative regulation that allows production to grow while protecting our land and water. That conservative approach has unleashed record-setting output and revenues for workers, companies, and for Texas.

That kind of consistency is what keeps Texas leading.
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[Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA) @txgeothermal]

@FervoEnergy, a Texas-based geothermal startup, has been ranked No. 1 on @TIME’s 2026 Top GreenTech Companies list.

The recognition highlights the rapid rise of next-generation geothermal, powered by oil and gas drilling expertise and built to deliver reliable, 24/7 clean energy.

🔗 https://t.co/hyEiGE6yBV

#geothermal #txenergy #energypolicy #cleanenergy

[Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA) @txgeothermal]

Many of the same skills used in exploration, drilling, and operations are directly transferable to geothermal development.

According to a 2024 @ENERGY report, as many as 300,000 workers already have the skills needed to support this growing industry.

Learn more about the future of geothermal energy: https://t.co/ADpYh8fKN8 #geothermal #txenergy #energypolicy #cleanenergy

[Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA) @txgeothermal]

Texas may be sitting on one of the most important energy resources of the next decade.

Deep beneath Northeast Texas, lithium-rich brine is drawing serious attention, turning what was once an oil country into a potential powerhouse for the next generation of energy.

As Governor @GregAbbott_TX said:
“By the grace of God, we have lithium and other essential rare earth materials right here in our own state.”

But this isn’t just about mining. It is about innovation and where energy is headed next.

Lithium and other critical minerals can be produced as a byproduct of geothermal energy. This means reliable, around-the-clock power and a domestic mineral supply at the same time.

Read more from the @dallasnews article: https://t.co/jSMqH9dkoK

[Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA) @txgeothermal]

Texas energy is evolving and geothermal is part of the story.
On April 7–8, @Geo_Rising will bring together the leaders, builders, and investors driving what’s next.

Investment Forum + Technical Symposium
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Be part of the conversation. #geothermal #txenergy #energypolicy #cleanenergy

[Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA) @txgeothermal]

Happy Easter from the Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance

New season. New energy. Brighter future. #geothermal #txenergy #energypolicy #cleanenergy