Strengthening the U.S.–South Korea energy relationship starts with strong partnerships. 🤝 Acting Assistant Secretary Curt Coccodrilli, joined by U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Department of the Interior, met with Embassy of the United States, Seoul to discuss shared energy priorities and strengthen U.S.– South Korea cooperation. 🤝 “South Korea is an important energy partner, and we’re here to build on that strong relationship and identify new opportunities to work together,” said Coccodrilli.
Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO)
Government Administration
Washington, DC 19,577 followers
The U.S. Department of Energy's Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
About us
The U.S. Department of Energy's Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) is unleashing the full potential of America’s hydrocarbon and geothermal resources to provide affordable, reliable, and secure energy. Through applied innovation and U.S. energy leadership, HGEO develops and advances breakthrough technologies that lower costs and power American prosperity, freedom, and human flourishing. By leveraging America’s hydrocarbon and geothermal resources, HGEO works to enhance reliable baseload power, strengthen grid reliability, and improve long-term energy security for communities nationwide.
- Website
-
https://www.energy.gov/hgeo
External link for Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO)
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
Updates
-
Today, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the release of a new National Petroleum Council report examining opportunities to strengthen how the United States assesses, characterizes, and manages its oil and natural gas, geothermal, critical and essential minerals, coal, geologic hydrogen, and subsurface storage potential. ⚡ The report provides recommendations to strengthen resource assessments through better data, advanced technologies, stronger coordination, and a skilled workforce—helping unlock America’s vast energy and mineral resources and advance President Trump’s agenda to unleash American energy, strengthen domestic supply chains, and secure our nation’s energy future. 🔗 Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eiu5Pfi3
-
Speaking at the Coal Innovation Market Strategies Conference in Park City, Utah, Deputy Secretary James P. Danly of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) discussed his vision for expanding American coal exports. "I would love to see the United States over the next 10 years increase the total amount of coal export by an order of magnitude," Danly said. "The demand is real because we're not the only ones experiencing electric demand. The rest of the world is too." Danly also highlighted why reliable baseload generation matters at home, describing coal assets as fundamental to keeping electricity prices low. Under President Trump's American Energy Dominance Agenda, HGEO is working to grow export capacity, strengthen grid reliability, and deliver affordable, reliable, secure American energy at home and abroad. https://lnkd.in/emtqkGUQ
-
"You're blessed here with a lot of coal, a lot of mining and a lot of possibilities for rare earths and critical minerals." HGEO Acting Assistant Secretary Curt Coccodrilli visited Utah, touring the FORGE geothermal site in Milford, the Fossil Rock Mine in Emery County, and the Savage Energy Terminal in Price, and he came away impressed by more than the geology. Coccodrilli pointed to Utah's supportive governor, its congressional delegation, and what he called "a very willing workforce that is just phenomenal." He was equally direct about coal's global role. "Coal is still the number one generator of electricity around the world. And coal can be done well, done right and done effectively." Under President Trump's American Energy Dominance Agenda, HGEO is partnering with states like Utah to put America's resources to work. https://lnkd.in/e9uUxuHk
-
Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) reposted this
Utah FORGE has officially begun a major extended circulation test at its research site, located approximately 10 miles northeast of Milford, Utah. Expected to last upwards of four months, this campaign is a crucial next step in validating the long-term viability, heat-extraction efficiency, and performance of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). At NETL, we are proud to support this groundbreaking initiative by providing federal project management, contract administration, and technical oversight on behalf of the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO). Read the full news release to learn how this project is paving the way for commercial-scale, 24/7 geothermal energy: https://lnkd.in/ePnQdjcx
-
The United States leads the world in oil and natural gas production. We hit record-high oil output of 13.6 million barrels per day in 2025 and are now producing 24 million barrels per day of oil and other liquid fuels, more than Russia and Saudi Arabia combined. In natural gas, America is producing nearly as much as Russia, Iran, and China combined, with 2026 projected to break last year's record. Affordable, reliable, secure energy, produced right here at home. HGEO is proud to support the work driving this comeback. https://lnkd.in/ekzjwBHW
-
More power on the grid, lower costs for American families. HGEO Acting Assistant Secretary Curt Coccodrilli laid out the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s priorities during his visit to Utah, describing an agenda hyper-focused on adding electrons to the grid rather than subtracting them. "There are only a handful of ways to get to baseload power," Coccodrilli said. "It's oil, gas, coal, nuclear, geothermal." He also underscored President Trump's top priority: "Affordability is probably our number one issue that the president has us focused on." Under President Trump's American Energy Dominance Agenda, HGEO is focused on expanding reliable generation and keeping energy affordable for American families. https://lnkd.in/e9uUxuHk
-
New U.S. Energy Information Administration analysis shows that combined oil and natural gas production in the Permian rose sharply between 2015 and 2025 without a significant increase in annual well completions. A major reason is reach! The average lateral length of a new horizontal Permian well grew 77% over the decade, increasing from 6,149 feet in 2015 to 10,867 feet in 2025. Wells with laterals longer than 15,000 feet, or nearly three miles, were virtually nonexistent before 2020. By 2025, they accounted for 15% of new Permian completions. 🛢️ Combined Permian production across western Texas and eastern New Mexico climbed from 2.9 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2015 to 11.2 million in 2025, nearly quadrupling, while new well completions consistently hovered around 6,000 per year since 2022. https://lnkd.in/gd8mHNyz
-
Geothermal energy is heat energy from the earth—geo (earth) + thermal (heat). This heat is constantly replenished, providing an essentially inexhaustible supply of energy. ♨️ The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is dedicated to unlocking this powerhouse beneath our feet. Learn more about the basics of geothermal energy. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eD7UGNxe
-
American energy in action. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s HGEO recently traveled across Utah to see firsthand how the state is helping advance America’s energy future. From touring a working coal mine and highlighting more than $1 billion in new funding opportunities to visiting cutting-edge geothermal research projects, HGEO leadership saw the breadth of American energy innovation on the ground. The takeaway: abundant domestic resources, innovative technologies, strong infrastructure, and a skilled workforce can work together to deliver reliable, affordable, and secure energy. See what we learned across Utah: https://bit.ly/4y2bmqD