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Next-Generation Geothermal Field Tests and Resource Characterization

This funding opportunity supports field-scale tests and exploration drilling at depths and temperatures representative of full-scale geothermal projects to evaluate next-generation development technologies and approaches. Projects should gather real-world data to characterize and potentially confirm promising hydrothermal and advanced geothermal prospects, supporting DOE’s learning-by-doing go…

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Agency: Golden Field Office

Award

Total Funding: $171.5M

Award Ceiling: $25M

Award Floor: $1M

Dates

Open Date: February 25, 2026

Close Date: March 27, 2026

Eligibility

industry:research

Keywords

next-generation geothermal

geothermal field tests

resource characterization

exploration drilling

hydrothermal prospects

geothermal r&d

learning-by-doing

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