importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-18T00:02:36Z
Khosla-Backed Mazama Energy Secures $135M for Advanced Super-Hot-Rock Geothermal Projects
Mazama Energy, supported by Khosla Ventures, has secured $135 million to advance super-hot-rock geothermal technology, targeting 15 MW per well using supercritical fluid. The company aims to generate 10 GW in Oregon and plans to scale to 200 MW by 2030, with potential global implications for renewable energy.
Geothermal startup Mazama is drilling three miles underground to tap superhot rock, with one well capable of generating 15 MW of electricity 24/7.
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