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Utah geothermal endurance test targets a key commercial hurdle
Key Takeaways
- FORGE has begun a 90-day enhanced geothermal circulation test in Utah, with a possible extension to 120 days.
- Researchers are studying reservoir performance under continuous flow, including thermal breakthrough and water loss.
- The Department of Energy says only a handful of EGS projects worldwide have reached this stage.
- The results could help determine whether engineered geothermal reservoirs can support durable commercial power production.
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