Quaise Energy Donates $750,000 to Oregon State University for Superhot Rock Geothermal Research
Quaise Energy has donated $750,000 to Oregon State University to advance research into superhot rock geothermal energy. This funding will support laboratory simulations that replicate extreme conditions found deep underground, with the goal of harnessing vast reservoirs of heat energy. The research focuses on the behavior of water under supercritical conditions, fluid dynamics, and the development of new drilling technologies. The partnership aims to address challenges in accessing deep geothermal resources and foster workforce development in sustainable energy.
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Quaise Energy has donated $750,000 to Oregon State University (OSU) to support research on superhot rock (SHR) geothermal energy. This funding will enable experimental simulations of conditions found at depths of two to twelve miles, where extreme heat and pressure exist.
The research will focus on fluid dynamics, mineral behaviors, and the development of vitrified liners to improve drilling techniques. OSU's EDGE lab, led by Assistant Professor Brian Tattitch, will conduct experiments to generate data critical for accessing SHR resources. This partnership aims to advance geothermal technology and prepare future scientists and engineers for the energy transition.
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