Controlled Thermal Resources Holdings Inc.

09/02/2026

We are very pleased that California’s AB 2163 has passed both the State Assembly and Senate with bipartisan support and is now headed to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk.

Introduced by Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez, the legislation would establish a statewide framework for Strategic Energy and Critical Mineral Development Zones and prioritize state investment and support within designated regions.

For Imperial County, the legislation represents another important step in recognizing the strategic role of Lithium Valley in California’s energy and critical mineral future.

We applaud Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez for his efforts, and welcome the continued recognition and growing momentum behind responsible energy and critical mineral development in the region.

Read full assembly bill here: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2163

08/06/2026

This week in Houston, we held a series of highly productive meetings focused on what decades of oil and gas experience can bring to the geothermal industry: scale, scalability, disciplined ex*****on, and fresh thinking.

Our discussions explored new approaches to well-field design, integrated systems, project delivery and cost reduction, applying proven oil and gas capabilities to accelerate geothermal development at commercial scale.

Geothermal has enormous potential to deliver reliable, 24/7 clean energy. Unlocking that potential requires the right people, technology, systems, and ex*****on experience around the table.

A great day of collaboration with an exceptional team.

From left to right: Stuart Job of Shell, Greg Leveille formerly ConocoPhillips, Rod Colwell, Eric Thayer, Josh Puckridge and Jim Turner of CTR, and Bryan Shires and Mark W Clapp of Baker Hughes.

07/29/2026

If you are looking for an independent explainer that covers the basics about California's Salton Sea, this is worth a watch.

Created by Business Explains the World, this video explores why the Salton Sea is attracting global attention, not only for its geothermal potential, but also for the opportunity to responsibly produce critical minerals while helping address a long-standing environmental challenge.

It provides a balanced overview of the unique geology beneath the Salton Sea, how geothermal energy and Direct Lithium Extraction work together, why strengthening domestic critical mineral supply is increasingly important, and the opportunity to create jobs and long-term economic benefits for Imperial Valley.

We're pleased to see Hell's Kitchen featured as one of the projects helping shape the future of integrated geothermal development.

It's well worth the watch for anyone interested in energy security, critical minerals, and the future of American manufacturing.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYptHCAfQkk

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07/22/2026

The Salton Sea Known Geothermal Resource Area sits within the Salton Trough, where tectonic activity and naturally high heat flow have created one of the most significant geothermal systems in the United States.

Beneath the region, naturally occurring, mineral-rich geothermal brines reach reservoir temperatures of approximately 500–570°F, providing the high-grade heat that has produced commercial, baseload geothermal power generation for over four decades.

CTR’s Hell’s Kitchen Project is located within this rare geological setting, combining the natural advantages of this proven geothermal resource with more than a decade of technical validation, engineering, and project development.

A remarkable foundation for building the next generation of clean geothermal energy and critical minerals.

07/14/2026

Integrated geothermal is changing the way we think about resource development. Rather than producing a single output, integrated geothermal can support multiple strategic industries at once — delivering renewable baseload power, recovering critical minerals, and enabling future industrial growth from the same resource.

As energy demand accelerates and supply chains become increasingly important, this ability to generate multiple sources of value from a single development could become one of geothermal's greatest strengths.

California's Salton Sea region is emerging as one of the world's most compelling examples of this integrated approach in action.

Read the full Green Executive's article here:
https://www.greenexecutives.com/post/integrated-geothermal-california-style

07/03/2026

Join the Calipatria community this Saturday for the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, proudly hosted by the Calipatria Foundation and the City of Calipatria.

The day will be filled with family-friendly activities, a water play area, food vendors, a beer garden, and an unforgettable fireworks show to close out the evening.

Whether you're a local or visiting from elsewhere, we hope you'll join in the celebrations and enjoy a great day with family and friends.

Festivities begin: 4 PM
Fireworks: 9:15 PM
Location: Calipatria, California

From all of us at CTR, we wish you and your families a safe, happy, and memorable 4th of July!

06/25/2026

It was a privilege to join such an esteemed panel at Fastmarkets in Las Vegas to discuss the future of Lithium Valley and America's critical minerals supply chain.

My sincere thanks to our moderator, Abby Verret of Fastmarkets, and fellow panelists: Chair David Hochschild - California Energy Commission, Bryan Shires - Baker Hughes, Flemming B. Bjoernslev - Aquatech, and Bari Bean, MBA - County of Imperial. Together, the panel highlighted the collaboration between government, industry, and regional leadership required to move from demonstration to deployment.

The discussion was incredibly productive and focused on one thing: ex*****on & delivery.

Lithium Valley is about far more than lithium. It represents one of America's greatest opportunities to produce an integrated suite of critical minerals, including lithium, manganese, zinc and potash to name a few - alongside firm renewable geothermal energy.

We also explored the opportunity to co-locate downstream processing and advanced manufacturing, supported by an experienced workforce, established infrastructure, and a permitting framework increasingly aligned with the rest of the United States.

The message from the panel was unequivocal: the resource is proven, the pathway is clear, and the industry is ready. The priority now is ex*****on - accelerating development, securing domestic critical mineral supply chains, creating skilled American jobs, and establishing U.S. leadership in critical minerals production.

Let’s go!

06/18/2026

My colleague, Michael Curto, and I had the privilege of meeting with White House officials today to discuss CTR's Hell's Kitchen Project and its unique ability to deliver high capacity-factor, geothermal baseload power and a secure domestic supply of critical minerals from a single integrated development.

At a time when onshoring America's energy supply chains has become a national priority, projects with an immediate pathway to deliver over 650 MW of reliable clean energy and strategically important minerals are exceptionally rare.

We’re seeing a hands-on approach from all levels of government for localizing critical infrastructure projects.

The future isn't just about clean energy, it is about building America’s labor, education, and workforce for American energy independence.

06/17/2026

Imperial Valley is ready. Our students are ready. Our union workforce is ready. Our STEM programs are ready.

Our high schools, Imperial Valley College, and SDSU Imperial Valley have collaborated with industry for over a decade preparing the next generation of engineers, operators, electricians, and skilled trades to build up America's energy independence.

The facts are clear - Imperial Valley has achieved a level of commercial readiness that other U.S. regions can only dream about.

👷 Local construction teams – already on the ground with decades of experience building and maintaining geothermal facilities.
💼 A trained workforce – hundreds of local apprentices, operators, and technicians being certified and ready to deploy.
🟢 Commercial readiness – advanced technologies successfully demonstrated and commercial scale equipment readiness complete.
✅ Grid infrastructure – mature transmission infrastructure in place.
💡 A proven industry – with over 40 years of continuous geothermal baseload energy operations.

This is already an established Clean Energy Community – what is needed now is certainty to allow critical projects to move forward and for the next generation of local students and workers to thrive.

The Valley has waited long enough. Let's build it.

In the Imperial Valley, colleges created training programs in response to a promised lithium industry. Students are still waiting for jobs to arrive.

06/11/2026

This photo captures something that's so important to our team: bringing together decades of industry experience with the next generation of talent.

Across CTR, people with an incredible range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives work side by side every day. Some have spent decades at the Salton Sea solving complex challenges and advancing the geothermal industry. Others are just beginning their careers, helping shape what comes next.

Across Imperial Valley, students are also preparing for future careers in geothermal energy and critical minerals through local education and workforce development programs, building the skills and knowledge that will support the industry's future.

While large-scale projects take time to develop, investing in people cannot wait.

Because the people helping to build our industry today, will be the ones leading it tomorrow.