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Project InnerSpace Launches Abundance Energy Group

Boston, November 12, 2026 – In a significant advance for geothermal energy, Project InnerSpace has unveiled the Abundance Energy Group, a public benefit corporation established to drive institutional capital and oil major investments on a global scale. This initiative aims to catalyze the rapid growth of geothermal energy, leveraging strategies previously utilized during the shale revolution.

The Abundance Energy Group functions as a bridge, addressing the structural gaps in institutional-scale geothermal investment. With a tailored framework, the group encourages oil and gas companies to become proactive developers of geothermal projects, facilitating their movement into this emerging market.

Recognizing a critical barrier to geothermal development, Project InnerSpace identified the lack of institutional engagement as a principal challenge. Through its research efforts initiated in 2022, InnerSpace developed an investment model designed to mimic established oil and gas developments. This new approach enables institutional investors to engage with the geothermal market by providing various risk-adjusted investment pathways.

The Need for Change

Jamie Beard, Executive Director of Project InnerSpace and President of Abundance Energy Group, stated, "Next-generation geothermal energy represents a tremendous opportunity at a global scale, yet it has not yet achieved full commercialization. The primary obstacle is structural rather than technological. We launched Abundance Energy Group to address this issue by equipping capital markets with the necessary tools for scaling investment in geothermal development."

The financial architecture proposed by Abundance Energy Group is innovative within the geothermal sector, yet applies familiar concepts from oil and gas finance. This includes capital strategies like joint ventures, developing arrangements that allow multiple parties to share exploration risks, and utilizing reserves-based lending to unlock funds against proven assets. These sophisticated financial mechanisms can transform the geothermal landscape, enabling large-scale commitments from private capital.

Innovative Financial Structures

One of the crucial challenges that geothermal energy faces is termed as the 'first-of-a-kind' financing conundrum, known for its implications around appraisal and exploratory risks. InnerSpace concluded that these risks must be incorporated into a cohesive investment structure, thus enhancing appeal to a variety of investors by aligning with their respective risk-return profiles.

Abundance Energy Group aims to integrate essential funding instruments from traditional energy sectors into geothermal developments, setting a precedent that could result in billions of dollars of investment. By targeting the development of numerous global projects, particularly those generating over 500MW each, the initiative aspires to collectively achieve a capacity of 2 terawatts within the next two decades.

To aid in an organized pathway for investments, Project InnerSpace facilitated the creation of the Geothermal Resources Management System (GRMS), in partnership with the Society of Petroleum Engineers International. Set to launch this month, GRMS will be central to the investment approach utilized by Abundance Energy Group.

Further initiatives are also anticipated, including targeted financial frameworks designed to encourage governmental incentives in states like Texas.

Conclusion

The Abundance Energy Group positions itself at the forefront of geothermal innovation by addressing fundamental issues that have hampered the growth of geothermal energy. As it invites oil majors to take active roles in developmental phases, this initiative could revolutionize how investment flows into geothermal projects. For those interested in keeping up with this evolving narrative, more updates can be found at abundance.energy.

About Abundance Energy Group

Abundance Energy Group is dedicated to correcting structural disparities in the geothermal investment landscape and engaging major energy companies in developing geothermal resources.

About Project InnerSpace

Project InnerSpace is a leading independent non-profit organization committed to advancing next-generation geothermal energy globally. With a mission to eliminate significant barriers to geothermal development by 2030, it remains independent and focused on advancing science and technology solutions.