Dr. Christopher Liner Forges New Narrative in Geothermal Race with Creation of PowerDisk TM Technology

Tulsa, OK, March 17, 2026 – Renowned geophysicist Dr. Christopher Liner, professor and former chairman of the Department of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas, with a doctorate from the esteemed Colorado School of Mines, has invented game-changing technology in his role as the Geoscience advisor for RAM Geothermal LLC (RGT), a Tulsa-based geothermal energy company.

Liner has embraced geothermal energy as “Earth’s battery” for the future and has created two revolutionary patents to increase geothermal power output by up to 4.6x and reduce drilling and completion costs by 60-70 percent per megawatt.

He is bullish about the future of geothermal as the world grows hungrier for sustainable, clean and efficient energy.

“Geothermal is a powerful, long-term energy solution that’s literally right beneath our feet,” said Liner. “Geothermal is far superior to wind and solar, yet there’s no reason we can’t all win. There’s room for everybody. The need is that great. And the economies of scale with geothermal are certainly there. This has been an evolution, and we wouldn’t be ready to harness geothermal now without the pioneering scientists and engineers who came before to set the path.”

RAM Geothermal owner and Chairman, Larry Lee, is excited about Liner’s patents and their important contribution to the future.

“Our industry is enriched because of Dr. Liner’s efforts, determination and brilliant creativity,” said Lee. “What he has built with PowerDisk^TM technology is a turning point in sustainable geothermal energy.”

Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, RAM Geothermal LLC is a next-generation geothermal (NGG) energy company founded by lifelong oil and natural gas professionals, strategically focused on unlocking the full potential of subsurface heat. RGT specializes in enhanced geothermal systems, combined heat & power technologies, and proprietary well testing services that provide rapid, low-cost resource estimation.

Geothermal is a 24/7 low carbon energy source, and RGT envisions a future where geothermal energy powers digital transformation, electrification and energy diversification—building clean, resilient and affordable energy systems to meet consistently growing energy demand. Deploying RAM Geothermal’s groundbreaking PowerDisk system will open geothermal development opportunities domestically and worldwide not currently economically feasible with existing technology.