Heat Beneath Our Feet: Unlocking Superhot Geothermal with Carlos Araque, CEO, Quaise Energy (In-Person)
One of the most promising solutions to the surging energy demand lies beneath our feet: geothermal energy. But drilling to the super hot rock many miles down is a vexing technical challenge and is one reason why geothermal provides less than 1% of global electricity.
Join us for a fireside chat with Carlos Araque (CEO, Quaise Energy), a spinout from the MIT Plasma Science & Fusion Center, that is pioneering a radically new drilling technology. An MIT-trained engineer, Carlos spent 15 years on complex energy systems at SLB (Schlumberger), before joining MIT’s The Engine to commercialize tech.
In this conversation, moderator Duncan Turner (General Partner, SOSV & Managing Director, HAX) and Carlos will explore:
Why conventional geothermal stalled: the drilling physics & cost curves that historically confined geothermal to volcanic regions
Designing for superhot resources: what fusion-derived millimeter-wave technology reveals about reaching deeper, hotter rock
The realities of superhot rock: why higher temps dramatically increase power density & project economics
Partnering with Oil & Gas: lessons partnering with incumbents to accelerate geothermal deployment
Building the first superhot geothermal power plant in the U.S.: an inside look at Quaise’s Oregon pilot project & its upcoming commercial-grade flow test
Date: April 9 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM ET
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