Aug 20, 2026 · 22 min · 11 segments
Technological advances in drilling have had a profound impact on our economies and societies, unlocking vast energy resources underground. The first commercial oil well in 1859 paved the way for the…
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[upbeat music] You're listening to the IEA's podcast, Everything Energy, and I'm your host, Dan Hewitt.
We've already explored how the silicon solar cell transformed our energy systems, and in this episode we're looking at how we extract the energy that can lie directly beneath our feet.
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[upbeat music] You're listening to the IEA's podcast, Everything Energy, and I'm your host, Dan Hewitt.
We've already explored how the silicon solar cell transformed our energy systems, and in this episode we're looking at how we extract the energy that can lie directly beneath our feet.
