Electric Power, Natural Gas, Energy Transition, Hydrogen
November 05, 2026
Drilling for power: Geothermal’s unconventional moment
Featuring Samantha Humphreys and Hill Vaden
HIGHLIGHTS
Shale techniques unlock geothermal energy
Horizontal drilling taps superhot rock power
Next years prove pivotal for clean energy
The shale revolution transformed energy production. Could geothermal be next? In this episode, Carolyn Seto and Melissa Greig join Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to unpack how horizontal drilling, hydraulic fracturing and lessons from unconventional development are being applied underground to unlock new sources of clean, firm power. The conversation explores costs, scale, superhot rock and why the next few years could be pivotal for enhanced geothermal.
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