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How an overlooked geothermal plant got a second chance
MIT Technology ReviewWednesday, July 29, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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In June 2024, a small company called Zanskar purchased a geothermal power plant in New Mexico that was failing fast. The water coming from the underground reservoir was getting colder by the day, making the plant uneconomical to run.
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What happened
In June 2024, a small company called Zanskar purchased a geothermal power plant in New Mexico that was failing fast. The water coming from the underground reservoir was getting colder by the day, making the plant uneconomical to run.
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Timeline
MIT Technology Review published: How an overlooked geothermal plant got a second chance
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