Key Projects in the USA and Türkiye Move to Technical Maturity as Company Expands Opportunity Engine for De-Risked, Well-Sited Development
HOUSTON, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ignis H2 Energy Inc. ("Ignis Energy"), a geothermal exploration and development company, announced the final close of its Series A funding round, securing $13.6 million from a global consortium of investors. This milestone builds on the initial close announced in February, which was led by sustainable energy investor alfa8 and included drilling contractor Nabors Industries, climate technology investor The Twynam Group, GEOLOG, and several private investors and family offices.
Ignis Energy is building a globally diversified, risk-balanced geothermal portfolio focused on near-term viability and long-term growth. The company specializes in locating, de-risking, and delivering commercially viable geothermal power. The capital secured in this round enables key projects to reach technical maturity and prepare for capital-intensive development phases.
"In a market chasing breakthrough headlines, Ignis Energy brings the spotlight back to the geology," said Richard Calleri, CEO, Ignis Energy. "Without proven heat in the ground, there's nothing to scale. Ignis finds it, proves it, and produces it."
"Ignis has demonstrated strong execution on its strategy and is already moving rapidly onto the next milestones," said Guillermo Sierra, VP, Strategic Initiatives, Nabors Industries. "Their commercial focus and speed stand out, and we look forward to continued collaboration on near-term projects and beyond."
Building a Global, Fit-for-Resource Geothermal Platform
Leveraging decades of oil and gas expertise, Ignis applies proven technologies and exploration workflows to de-risk geothermal projects across high-enthalpy regions. Rather than betting on a single breakthrough, Ignis uses a 'fit-for-resource' strategy-tailoring each project to the best commercial technology for its reservoir and market. This includes conventional hydrothermal systems as well as emerging approaches like Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) and Advanced Geothermal Systems (AGS), where appropriate.
Platform Momentum & Outlook
Ignis is rapidly advancing high-priority assets in Türkiye and the U.S.:
- Türkiye: In Eastern Anatolia, Ignis drilled its first temperature gradient well in Q4 2024, confirming reservoir temperatures and artesian flow. Two deep wells will follow this summer to fully de-risk the Kaynarpinar field and position it as Ignis' first commercial project-and a model for underexplored geothermal basins.
- Western U.S.: Ignis is advancing surface exploration across five Nevada and one Utah lease, supported by its proprietary AI targeting engine. Drilling in Nevada is expected in 2026, with development of a data center-aligned power plant targeted for 2027.
- Alaska: The Alaska Railbelt grid-supplying two-thirds of the state's population-faces urgent pressure to replace aging gas-fired capacity and reduce high electricity prices. GeoAlaska, Ignis' regional partner, plans to drill its first well by mid-2026, backed by three Letters of Intent from major offtakers in the utility, mining, and data center sectors.
"Our vision is pragmatic and region-first," said Marcus Oesterberg, COO, Ignis Energy. "We don't chase speculative breakthroughs-we match the right technology to the right resource and build local momentum. Ignis is a geothermal opportunity engine, unlocking real heat under real projects."
AI-Driven Exploration for a Cleaner Future
Ignis applies AI not as a gimmick, but as a precision tool. Its hybrid system-combining machine learning and computer vision-has already improved lease targeting and accelerated early-stage decision-making. This allows Ignis to move confidently and cost-effectively into underexplored geothermal basins.
About Ignis Energy
Ignis Energy develops commercially viable geothermal projects in the U.S., Türkiye, Indonesia, and Italy. Its region-first, technology-flexible model enables early de-risking and smarter development. The company is targeting 1 GW of producible geothermal reserves by 2030. https://ignisenergy.com/
About alfa8
alfa8 is an entrepreneurial family office that backs builders and technologies driving the energy transition, with a passion for geothermal energy. https://alfa8.co/
About Nabors Industries
Nabors Industries is a global drilling and energy technology leader advancing low-carbon solutions, including geothermal. https://www.nabors.com/
About Twynam
Twynam is a climate-focused investment firm supporting bold, scalable technologies for deep decarbonization. https://www.twynam.com/
About GEOLOG
GEOLOG delivers advanced formation evaluation and real-time geoscience services for energy operators worldwide.
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