en.Wedoany.com Reported - At the 2026 World Geothermal Congress (WGC2026) opening in Calgary, Canada on June 10, Ormat Technologies, a global leader in geothermal energy, announced the launch of the Ormega100, a new 100 MW surface power unit specifically designed for Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), aimed at driving the large-scale commercial deployment of next-generation geothermal projects.
According to Ormat, the Ormega100 is currently the world's largest single-unit binary geothermal power generation system, capable of adapting to the high-temperature operating environments anticipated for future EGS development. Binary cycle technology extracts underground thermal energy and converts it into electricity using a secondary working fluid, widely applied in medium- and low-temperature geothermal resources. This platform directly bridges EGS subsurface resource development with large-scale power generation infrastructure, significantly shortening the cycle from resource exploration to electricity output.
Doron Blachar, CEO of Ormat Technologies, stated: "The rapid growth in electricity demand, combined with our decades of proven operational experience, has created an unprecedented opportunity for us. As a company covering the entire geothermal value chain, we have a unique advantage in reliably commercializing and scaling next-generation geothermal technologies."
This launch comes at a time of rising interest in the geothermal industry. As utilities, technology companies, and data center operators actively seek stable, carbon-free power to meet surging electricity loads, the strategic value of baseload-capable geothermal energy is increasingly evident.
In addition to the new unit, Ormat also disclosed that it is advancing two EGS pilot projects aimed at validating key technologies that could expand geothermal development beyond traditional hydrothermal resources. The company did not disclose specific locations or technical details but emphasized that these projects combine its deep geothermal development experience with cutting-edge EGS innovations.
Currently, Ormat operates approximately 1,835 MW of power generation and energy storage capacity globally, including about 1,340 MW from geothermal and solar assets, and holds geothermal mineral rights on approximately 400,000 acres across six U.S. states. With over 60 years of industry experience, the company has installed or owns approximately 3,600 MW of geothermal and waste heat power generation capacity worldwide, firmly positioning itself among the top global geothermal operators and equipment suppliers.
As EGS technology holds the potential to unlock vast resource potential in areas without natural permeability, Ormat is leveraging its integrated business model of "subsurface development + surface power generation" to establish a leading position in the next wave of geothermal growth.
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