Magma Power LLC, a global developer and licensor of Magma Power™ technology, proudly announces that is has been granted its 17th U.S. Patent on its revolutionary magma power technology.
"Our discussions are continuing to advance to use Magma Power™ technology to build the world's largest AI data center powered entirely by renewable energy," says Richard McDonald, Chief Strategy Officer of Magma Power, LLC.
Magma Power, LLC says the AI data center, to be developed by Magma Power's global consortium partners, would consume 10 gigawatts of power directly sourced from magma reservoirs. The total investment is expected to be over $20 billion.
"The power demand from AI is insatiable and Magma Power™ is the answer for renewable, baseload, and virtually unlimited power," McDonald says.
Goldman Sachs estimates that by 2030 data center power demand will be over 1,000 terra-watt hours (TWh). This equates to over 80 gigawatts of installed power. "Our magma-powered AI data center could meet over 10 percent of the global AI power demand by 2030," McDonald says, "all without emitting a single molecule of carbon or burning a single ounce of fossil fuels."
"Wind, solar, and nuclear all have significant drawbacks when it comes to providing the low-cost baseload renewable power that Magma Power™ provides," says McDonald. "Wind and solar do not provide the baseload power that is required to run a data center. And Magma power has none of the long-term environmental impacts of nuclear power," McDonald says.
Magma Power, LLC's 17th U.S. patent covers a proprietary system designed to safely and efficiently extract geothermal energy from magma reservoirs. This cutting-edge technology represents a significant leap forward in sustainable energy solutions, enabling the formation and maintenance of underground magma chambers for scalable energy production.
The patented system incorporates advanced technologies, including boreholes that reach magma reservoirs, a specially designed underground chamber formed within the magma, and heat transfer fluids such as molten salts or brine. The energy extracted is ideal for electricity generation, industrial processes, agriculture, and more.
"This patent represents a historic step forward in our mission to harness the Earth's untapped energy potential," said Levi Conner, CEO of Magma Power. "It not only showcases the ingenuity of our team but also highlights Magma Power's leadership in geothermal innovation. This technology will play a key role in transitioning the world to cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions."
Patent Claims
The issued patent includes the following claims:
System Claims
1- A geothermal system, comprising:
- A borehole extending between a surface and an underground chamber;
- The underground chamber comprising a cavity formed in an underground reservoir of magma;
- A fluid pump configured to provide a flow of heat transfer fluid into the underground chamber;
- A fluid conduit extending from the surface toward the underground chamber, configured to allow the flow of heat transfer fluid between the underground chamber and the surface.
2- The geothermal system wherein at least a portion of an internal surface of the underground chamber comprises hardened magma.
3- The geothermal system wherein at least a portion of an internal surface of the underground chamber comprises magma.
4- The geothermal system wherein the heat transfer fluid is a molten salt.
5- The geothermal system wherein a pressure provided to the underground chamber maintains the cavity within the underground reservoir of magma.
6- The geothermal system wherein the cavity is formed by supplying a pressurized fluid into the underground reservoir of magma.
7- The geothermal system further comprising a casing disposed within the borehole and extending no farther than the ceiling of the underground reservoir of magma.
8- The geothermal system wherein the heat transfer fluid comprises one or more of: water, a brine solution, one or more refrigerants, and one or more thermal oils.
9- The geothermal system wherein the heat transfer fluid comprises one or more of a molten salt, an ionic liquid, and a nanofluid.
10- The geothermal system wherein the fluid conduit is further coupled to a thermal process subsystem, including one or more of: turbines, reaction vessels, condensers, a water distillation system, a heat-driven chilling apparatus, a residential heating system, an agricultural system, and an aquaculture system.
11- The geothermal system wherein at least a portion of the heat transfer fluid conveyed to the thermal process subsystem is returned to the underground chamber.
12- The geothermal system wherein the fluid conduit comprises an insulation layer.
13- The geothermal system wherein the fluid pump is configured to provide a flow of the heat transfer fluid at a pressure, flow rate, or both that maintains the cavity formed in the underground reservoir of magma.
Method Claims
14- A method of operating a geothermal system, comprising:
- Providing a heat transfer fluid down a wellbore extending from a surface and into an underground chamber comprising a cavity formed in an underground reservoir of magma;
- Receiving heated heat transfer fluid from the wellbore;
Providing the heated heat transfer fluid to a thermal process.
15- The method further comprising providing the heat transfer fluid to the wellbore at a pressure, flow rate, or both that maintains the cavity formed in the underground reservoir of magma.
16- The method wherein:
- The heat transfer fluid provided down the wellbore comprises liquid water, and the heated heat transfer fluid received comprises steam;
- Providing the heated heat transfer fluid to the thermal process comprises operating at least one turbine with the steam to generate electricity.
Additional System and Wellbore Preparation Claims
17- A geothermal system comprising:
- A fluid pump configured to provide a flow of heat transfer fluid through a wellbore from a surface and into an underground chamber comprising a cavity formed in an underground reservoir of magma;
- A fluid conduit configured to allow flow of heat transfer fluid heated in the underground chamber toward the surface.
18- The geothermal system wherein the fluid pump is configured to provide the flow of the heat transfer fluid at a pressure, flow rate, or both that maintains the cavity formed in the underground reservoir of magma.
19- The geothermal system wherein the fluid conduit comprises an insulation layer.
20- The geothermal system wherein the heat transfer fluid comprises one or more of: water, brine, refrigerants, thermal oils, molten salt, ionic liquid, and nanofluid.
21- A method of forming a geothermal wellbore, comprising:
- Drilling a borehole from the surface to expose magma in an underground reservoir of magma;
- Providing a fluid conduit in the borehole;
- Injecting fluid to displace magma and form a chamber comprising a cavity within the reservoir.
22- The method further comprising allowing a hardened magma surface to form around the cavity.
23- The method further comprising separating a lower portion of the borehole from an upper portion for pressurization.
Leadership Quotes
Richard McDonald, Chief Strategy Officer, emphasized: "This patent demonstrates Magma Power's commitment to innovation and leadership in renewable energy. It's not just about technology—it's about creating lasting solutions to global challenges."
KC Conner, the inventor and founder of Magma Power, added: "This patent reflects years of dedication and vision. By using the Earth's magma, we're unlocking a sustainable, untapped resource with the potential to transform the energy landscape."
Pioneering Global Energy Solutions
Magma Power LLC is now in advanced discussions with governments, land developers, power plant engineering firms, and a well-known and respected drilling company to implement its groundbreaking Magma Power™ technology in a $20 billion project to develop the world's largest AI data center powered entirely by renewable energy.
"The level of interest and collaboration we're seeing from these partners highlights the transformative potential of Magma Power™," said McDonald. "This AI data center is designed to consume 10 gigawatts of baseload power sourced directly from magma reservoirs, addressing the insatiable demand for sustainable energy in the AI sector."
McDonald further emphasized the comparative advantages of Magma Power™: "Wind and solar face significant limitations in delivering low-cost baseload power for critical infrastructure like data centers, and nuclear comes with long-term environmental challenges. Magma Power™ is the sustainable, scalable solution the world needs."
This breakthrough comes on the heels of Magma Power's newly issued patent, which ensures the scalability and reliability of such ambitious projects, providing a renewable energy source capable of meeting global demands.