‘Thor’ Drills to a Record 4.7km Beneath Iceland

Iceland gets a quarter of its energy through geothermal plants. A new experimental project is aiming to generate electricity by harnessing the power of volcanoes. Debuted back in August of last year, the rig, which is named after the Norse god of thunder, managed to reach a record-breaking depth of 4,659 meters within the space of six months. The project’s … Continue reading →