Quaise Energy Begins Geothermal Drilling on Bureau of Land Management Land
Quaise Energy has commenced drilling for geothermal energy on Bureau of Land Management land south of Newberry Caldera as part of its Project Obsidian. The company intends to develop a 50-megawatt power plant, with potential for future expansion, utilizing advanced…
Bend, OR, September 22, 2026 —
Quaise Energy has initiated drilling operations for geothermal energy on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) located south of Newberry Caldera. This marks a significant step for the company’s initiative, known as Project Obsidian.
The project aims to establish a new 50-megawatt power generation facility. Officials from Quaise Energy have indicated that the site holds the potential for future expansion of its energy output beyond the initial capacity. The development is set to employ advanced drilling technologies, characteristic of Quaise Energy’s approach to accessing deeper geothermal resources.
The drilling commencement signifies the operational phase of Project Obsidian, which seeks to harness geothermal power in the designated region. Further details regarding the timeline for power plant construction or the specific advanced drilling techniques being utilized were not immediately available. The Bureau of Land Management’s involvement indicates that the project is proceeding on public lands, subject to regulatory oversight.
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