Writing for Think GeoEnergy on September 10th, Carlo Cariaga reports on a groundbreaking geothermal heating and cooling installation at 100MAG, the AI and innovation hub of Suffolk Construction in Boston. The project, he explains, “is the first to deploy Dig Energy’s compact, modular rig on an active commercial jobsite. Site drilling at 100MAG began in early August and was completed in approximately two weeks.
Dig Energy’s value proposition is making geothermal heating, cooling, and refrigeration accessible and affordable at commercial scale using its proprietary drilling platform. The purpose-built drill uses high-pressure fluid drilling instead of traditional carbide drill bits, thus reducing borehole installation costs by up to 80%. Moreover, the technology runs with a fraction of the crew, footprint, and disruption of conventional drilling equipment, and the active work area at any given time occupies just a few parking spaces.”
A spokesperson for Suffolk enthuses, “At 100MAG, Dig has demonstrated how its purpose-built, compact drilling platform can reduce the cost and complexity of geothermal deployment, helping make low-carbon energy infrastructure more practical and scalable for urban and commercial buildings. The project also demonstrates how Suffolk combines strategic investment with real-world deployment to accelerate the adoption of transformative technologies and advance the future of the built environment.”
Read the full report.