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On the other side of the Atlantic, Google has entered the geothermal arena through a partnership with Fervo Energy. This company is pioneering the use of hydraulic fracturing (or fracking) technology commonly associated with oil and gas extraction to create artificial hot water reservoirs. Fervo's innovative process includes drilling horizontally in addition to vertically to enhance heat transfer efficiency, although the risk of induced seismicity poses challenges for the burgeoning industry.