Two Launch Alaska Portfolio Companies Among 11 Pre-Approved for Defense Geothermal Projects

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Written By Launch Alaska Staff

Greenfire Energy and Sage Geosystems are among the 11 geothermal companies designated as “Awardable” by the United States Department of Defense, the U.S. Air Force announced in February. The designation means the companies are pre-approved to pursue geothermal projects with all DoD branches, at military installations around the globe. 

“This initiative will develop utility-scale geothermal projects at DoD installations, ensuring reliable, cost-effective power for critical military operations—even during grid failures,” Air Force Office of Energy Assurance Chief Innovation Officer Richard Hartman wrote on LinkedIn.

The full list of awardable companies includes: 

  • Addis Energy

  • Baker Hughes

  • EarthBridge Energy

  • Energy Systems Group Group/GE Vernova and partners

  • GreenFire Energy Inc

  • Power Planet

  • Quaise Energy

  • Sage Geosystems and California Resources Corporation

  • SLB Technology Corporation

  • TLS GEOTHERMICS

  • XGS Energy


Click here to read the full announcement.

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