Energy has been an important cornerstone of national prosperity and people's well-being from the very beginning. China, with thousands of years of civilized history and a large population with huge productivity, has an obvious demand for energy resources.

As the ancients said:"Everything has its origin and end, and every event has a beginning and conclusion." On the road to pursuing energy self-sufficiency, we need to have insight into the source and end of existing resources, while also exploring the beginning and end of new energy.

China still heavily relies on energy imports, such as natural gas and oil, to satisfy the huge domestic demand. Despite China's vast territory and abundant resources, the limitations of extraction technology force us to import from abroad.

However, with the advancement of technology and the increasing proficiency of exploration technology, China has achieved energy self-sufficiency in many fields and is even capable of engaging in foreign energy trade.

In the quest to find alternatives to conventional non-renewable sources of energy, the development and use of new energy sources is of paramount importance. Renewable sources of energy such as wind, tidal, and geothermal energy are not only environmentally friendly, but also contribute to the achievement of sustainable development.

The "huge treasure"—hot dry rock—recently discovered in Rizhao, Shandong Province, is further invigorating China's new energy sector.

Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) are a developing geothermal power source that is gradually becoming a favorite in the global energy sector for its high temperature, zero pollution, and renewable nature.

According to expert analysis, the dry hot rock reserve in Rizhao, Shandong Province, is big enough to support China's use for more than 4,000 years.

Deep geothermal reservoirs are buried thousands of meters underground where the dry rock temperatures exceed 200 °C, and there is little or no fluid in the reservoir.

After all, developing and utilizing Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) is not easy. The challenges during exploitation lie in the rock’s deep burial, high hardness, and poor drillability.

Although China has made some progress in exploring and developing Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), it still faces many technical challenges. Issues that need to be addressed urgently include how to optimize development models, improve energy utilization efficiency, and reduce mining costs.

Despite this, the advantages of dry hot rock as a clean energy source are still obvious. In terms of geothermal power generation, dry-hot rock can play a huge role, greatly reducing the impact of greenhouse effect and acid rain on the environment.

Moreover, it is not limited by seasons and climate, and can provide energy in a continuous and stable manner. In the future, with the continuous progress and optimization of mining technology, Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) is expected to become an important pillar in China's energy sector.

Dry hot rock is worth mentioning not only for electricity generation but also as a high-quality source of heat in heating facilities.

This discovery is of great significance to improving the winter heating in the northern regions of China. At the same time, the widespread distribution of hot dry rock also provides the possibility for its development and utilization on a national scale.

In the face of such an alluring energy treasure trove, the American media naturally could not bear to be left out. They have expressed their hopes of sharing this resource with China.

In the context of globalization, energy resource sharing and cooperation have become a trend. In the future, China can actively participate in international energy cooperation and exchanges while ensuring its own energy security to jointly promote sustainable development in the global energy sector.

Discovery of "mega-treasure" of hot dry rock in Rizhao, Shandong has brought new opportunities and challenges to China's new energy field.

We should cherish this precious resource, increase scientific research input and technological innovation efforts, and strive to make Enhanced Geothermal Systems a shining star in China's energy sector. At the same time, we should also actively participate in international energy cooperation and exchange with an open mind, and jointly contribute to the sustainable development of mankind.