Newberry Enhanced Geothermal Pilot Project
Sector: Geothermal • Location: Newberry, Oregon, United States
Source: PV Magazine USA
Mazama Energy's pilot enhanced geothermal project in Newberry, Oregon has reached a world-record high bottomhole temperature of 629°F. The project uses a patented hydraulic fracturing technique to create complex fractures in hot underground rock to generate electricity. The company plans to develop a 15 MW commercial pilot project next year and scale to a 200 MW project at the Newberry site using
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Geothermal, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial, Government, Solar
- Location
- Newberry, Oregon, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- PV Magazine USA
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Original status | pilot project operational, commercial pilot planned |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Mazama Energy's pilot enhanced geothermal project in Newberry, Oregon has reached a world-record high bottomhole temperature of 629°F. The project uses a patented hydraulic fracturing technique to create complex fractures in hot underground rock to generate electricity. The company plans to develop a 15 MW commercial pilot project next year and scale to a 200 MW project at the Newberry site using proprietary high-temperature materials and cooling solutions. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Oregon |
City | Newberry |
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Source | PV Magazine USA |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Geothermal, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial, Government, Solar |
Article published date | 2025-11-03 |
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