Geothermal Energy Project
Sector: Oil and Gas • Location: Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
Source: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
The Sooners Geothermal Team from the University of Oklahoma designed a system to repurpose six abandoned oil and gas wells in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to provide clean, renewable geothermal energy for educational and municipal buildings. This innovative approach aims to reduce drilling costs and utilize existing resources for sustainable energy.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Oil and Gas, Education, Geothermal, Government
- Location
- Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Sooners Geothermal Team from the University of Oklahoma designed a system to repurpose six abandoned oil and gas wells in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to provide clean, renewable geothermal energy for educational and municipal buildings. This innovative approach aims to reduce drilling costs and utilize existing resources for sustainable energy. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Oklahoma |
City | Shawnee |
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Source | National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Oil and Gas, Education, Geothermal, Government |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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