Hydraulic fracturing has quickly become the go-to simulation method for unconventional geothermal/EGS, creating flow pathways and strong production uplift. But it’s value doesn’t stop there. For this month’s Office Hours, Julian McDowell shared insights on why conventional geothermal developers should also be considering hydraulic fracturing – especially in settings where wells narrowly miss high‑conductivity faults, or where matrix permeability alone limits flow.