Khosla-backed Mazama Energy just raised $135M to drill deeper into super-hot-rock geothermal
Mazama is developing geothermal power by drilling three miles underground to reach superhot rock, aiming for a single well that can produce 15 megawatts of continuous electricity around the clock.
MAIN POINTS
- Mazama is a geothermal startup focused on superhot rock resources deep underground.
- The company plans to drill about three miles below the surface.
- One well is expected to generate 15 MW of electricity continuously.
- The project targets reliable 24/7 power output.
TAKEAWAYS
- Deep geothermal drilling could unlock much larger energy yields than conventional geothermal systems.
- Superhot rock may provide steady baseload electricity without intermittent generation.
- A single productive well could have significant power capacity.
- Mazama’s approach highlights geothermal’s potential as a scalable clean-energy source.