U.S. Senator strongly supports geothermal EGS research efforts in Nevada
In a letter sent this week, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) urged Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry to strongly consider the Fallon Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy...
View ArticlePolaris Infrastructure reports strong revenue growth for Q2, 2017
In its report on its financial and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, Polaris Infrastructure, Inc. provides details on its operations in Nicaragua. Highlights San Jacinto-Tizate...
View ArticlePreliminary program released for GRC Annual Meeting and GEA GeoExpo+
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) and the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) have released the preliminary program for this year’s GRC Annual Meeting and GEA GeoExpo+. The events will take place...
View ArticleCompany selected for study on genset topping unit for geothermal plants at...
It has been announced that Langson Energy, Inc. (LEI), a USA energy equipment manufacturer, was selected by Kenya Electricity Generating Limited (KenGen), producer of around 80% of the power consumed...
View ArticleDrilling started at FORGE geothermal research project in Utah
FORGE Utah is one of two candidate sites selected for phase 2 of a national research facility promoting viable, clean, domestic sources of energy for future generations by the U.S. Department of Energy...
View ArticleUK geothermal project successfully raises $5.7 million in crowdfunding campaign
We have reported on the likely first crowdfunding campaign for a geothermal project, here previously … and it is now clear that the United Downs Deep Geothermal Project in Cornwall has successfully...
View ArticleWorkshop on one of hottest geothermal wells to be drilled in Oregon, Sept....
An international group of geoscience experts will convene in Bend Sept. 10-14 to develop a proposal for drilling one of the hottest wells in the world at Newberry Volcano in central Oregon. More than...
View ArticleSolar and geothermal power expected to lure investment to Biliran Island,...
The Provincial Government in Biliran, Philippines – an island in the Eastern Visayas – is confident it will be able to attract more investments, with the completion of geothermal and solar power...
View ArticleWorkshops at the GRC Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, Sept. 29-30, 2017
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) has announced more details of events at the biggest geothermal energy conference of the year at the Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. In...
View ArticleJob: Geothermal geologist ACWA Power – 12 month project in Turkey
ACWA Power is seeking for a “Geothermal Geologist (12 Months- Project Termed)” for its Geothermal Exploration & Power plant Project in Nev?ehir. Responsibilities: Screening the Consultancy &...
View ArticleJob: Geothermal Drilling Manager, ACWA Power – 12 month project, Turkey
ACWA Power is seeking to fill the position of “Geothermal Drilling Manager (12 Months- Project Termed)” for its Geothermal Exploration & Power plant Project in Nev?ehir, Turkey. Responsibilities:...
View ArticleJapan providing grant for geothermal development at Aluto Langano, Ethiopia
In a meeting last week, Shinichi Saida, Ambassador of Japan to Ethiopia, and Admasu Nebebe, Ethiopia’s State Minister for Finance and Economic Cooperation, signed an Exchange of Notes for three Grant...
View ArticleYellowstone & Utah FORGE site Field Trips announced for GRC Annual Meeting
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) has announced more details of events at the world’s largest annual geothermal conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Information is available at...
View ArticleNew wells, work-overs and deep drilling project to help regain full capacity...
In its recent release on quarterly results, Canadian Alterra Power Corp. provides details on the geothermal operations of HS Orka in Iceland. In recent months, HS Orka has made some significant...
View Article2017 Annual GRC Amateur Geothermal Photo Contest, deadline Aug. 18, 2017
As part of the Geothermal Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, the GRC will hold its 39th Amateur Photo Contest. The purpose of the contest is to showcase quality photography featuring...
View ArticleU.S. Geothermal sees market improvement for baseload renewable energy
In a recent release, U.S. Geothermal Inc. announced its financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2017, ended June 30, 2017, reaffirmed guidance for 2017, and highlighted notable...
View ArticleProposal for $12m research center on geothermal heating from abandoned mines...
Plans for a new geothermal research field in Glasgow, Scotland/ UK. With an estimated cost of around GBP 9 million (around $12 million), there are two sites being evaluated. The Glasgow geothermal...
View ArticleCorbetti geothermal project resolving issues with Government of Ethiopia
As reported locally, it now seems that the geothermal project developer Corbetti Geothermal has resolved ongoing issues with the government of Ethiopia. The Corbetti project is located in East Arsi...
View ArticleFrench Guadeloupe in the Caribbean urged to tap into its significant...
The long-term energy program for Guadeloupe a French territory in the Caribbean envisions the island state to be energy autonomous by 2030. To achieve this, geothermal energy is seen as crucial. The...
View ArticleNew PPA signed for 225 MW capacity of Geysers geothermal plants by Calpine
In a release earlier this month, Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the U.S. largest utilities, has signed contracts with solar and geothermal energy producers representing more than 1,500...
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