Clarence Tolliver

Jul 29, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Sidney Fowler |Robert Lee James |Clarence Tolliver

The subsidence risk in geothermal projects needs to be effectively managed by careful review of site conditions and legal and permitting precedents. TAKEAWAYS Production of geothermal fluids can lead to subsidence of the land surface if not managed properly. Actual cases and prior permit applications showcase the types of subsidence risks and how they are addressed by operators and regulators.

Jun 12, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Sidney Fowler |Robert Lee James |Clarence Tolliver

If all goes as planned, solar, wind and other clean energy technologies will help us abandon carbon emissions for good. But many green power sources perform their best only when nature cooperates, so an important (and sometimes overlooked) component of the energy transition is the ability to store electricity for a rainy or calm day. Lithium is the ingredient of choice for electric vehicle batteries, solar panels and grid elements.

May 10, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Sidney Fowler |Robert Lee James |Clarence Tolliver

Hydrogen, solar, wind—and even microwave beams from outer space—are a few of the alternative energies being explored as the world strives to cut the cord on carbon emissions. Recently, advancements in geothermal energy technologies appear poised to significantly expand geothermal’s reach.