Science & Innovation
Pioneering the world’s first superhot geothermal testbed.
KMT is redefining how humanity studies magma and harnesses the extreme heat beneath our feet — transforming it into knowledge, technology, and clean power.
Why Drill Into Magma?
The Krafla Magma Testbed (KMT) is the first project in history designed to drill directly into magma. By creating a controlled testbed, we can:
Study magma
Unlock superhot geothermal
Build a global roadmap.
Where Science Meets Innovation
Reservoir Science
Studying magma-hydrothermal interactions.
Understanding fluid flow, rock behavior, and energy extraction at superhot conditions.
Drilling & Engineering
Designing tools and methods to safely penetrate and withstand extreme temperatures.
Developing new casing, cement, and materials for long-term integrity.
Monitoring & Safety
Building real-time systems for high-temperature sensing.
Designing protocols for safe operation at the edge of volcanism.
Energy Applications
Demonstrating how superhot wells can power turbines and generate clean, firm electricity.
Laying the groundwork for scaling superhot to other volcanic regions globally.
Global Collaboration
KMT unites scientists and engineers worldwide — across geology, geophysics, drilling, materials science, and energy systems. Together they are building the world’s first magma observatory and geothermal energy testbed.
From Iceland to the World
The lessons learned at Krafla will not stay in Iceland. KMT is designed as an open-science platform: data, methods, and results will inform superhot exploration in
Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond.
Science and innovation are the backbone of KMT — but they need support. With your funding, we can accelerate the breakthroughs that will unlock the superhot future