UNEP-ARGeo: Skill and Gap study for the geothermal sector in Africa
The African Rift Geothermal Development Facility (ARGeo) Project has published a new study. The “Skills Audit and GAP study for the geothermal energy subsector in African countries” has been done to...
View ArticleADB committed to fund geothermal projects under its renewables loan programs
Following the news on the big climate change financing package announced in September by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), we were curious to learn how much of of the $6 billion pledged will be find...
View ArticleThe first Belgian geothermal project has started drilling in Flanders
Reported by local news outlet Flanders today, drilling has started for a geothermal project in Flanders, Belgium. The drilling campaign aiming at a depth of 4,000 meters, is the first phase of this...
View ArticleApproval for geothermal project in Eckbolsheim, Alsace
With a series of news on local opposition to geothermal development, there are now some good news. The prefect of the Bas-Rhin, France has given its approval to a proposed high-temperature geothermal...
View ArticleGeothermal Wire Podcast: Weekly News Overview Oct. 13, 2015
This is this week’s “The Geothermal Wire”, the weekly podcast by ThinkGeoEnergy with a summary overview on all the news posted the previous week. This podcast provides an overview on all news posted...
View ArticleEDC reports recent typhoon did not effect geothermal plants
In an announcement to the Philippines Stock Exchange, Energy Development Corp. (EDC) reports that the recent typhoon did not damage any project facilities and company assets. The recent Typhoon which...
View ArticleGRC reports on successful 39th GRC Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada
In a release yesterday, the Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) reports that it has completed a successful 39th GRC Annual Meeting at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, Reno, Nevada, USA. The event took...
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Pictures from the Los Azufres III, Phase 1 plant in Mexico
Having had the great privilege to attend an international seminar on geothermal energy in Mexico and the World, and then the IGA Board Meetings in Morelia, Mexico, we visited today the Los Azufres...
View ArticleGeothermal Wire Podcast: Weekly News Overview Oct. 20, 2015
This is this week’s “The Geothermal Wire”, the weekly podcast by ThinkGeoEnergy with a summary overview on all the news posted the previous week. This podcast provides an overview on all news posted...
View ArticleTown in western Australia develops 2nd geothermal heating project
Riverton in the city of Canning in Western Australia has recently inaugurated a second geothermal bore for district heating purposes (the first one was done 3 years ago) that will now help the local...
View ArticleGNS Science conducting deep geothermal exploration in Rotorua
News from New Zealand report that there is an ongoing research project looking for deep geothermal potential hidden east of the well explored Rotorua area. The project is being carried out by GNS...
View ArticleSmall Japanese town embraces geothermal and looks to emulate Iceland
In a recent post done by National Geographic, the prestigious magazine explains how following the nuclear shutdown following the Fukushima accident, the people of the small town of Obama Onsen in the...
View ArticleWellhead geothermal plants are a key pillar of Kenya’s renewable success
In a recent article from IPS, the advantages of geothermal and more precisely, wellhead technology is highlighted in the context of how is it helping Kenya develop their renewable prowess faster and...
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IDB and CDB fund Sustainability Energy Facility of $75m for development in...
At the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum taking place this week in Miarmi/ Florida, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) signed the Sustainable Energy...
View ArticleCould Japan’s renewable energy incentive program see an overhaul?
Bloomberg reports on concerns by the Japanese government regarding its incentive program for renewable energy development. As part of the program renewable energy technologies get guaranteed...
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World Bank Blog on carbon pricing and its implementation
A recent blog post on the website of the World Bank, discusses carbon prices and provides a great graphical overview on carbon price implementation schemes in the world. In the article, the author...
View ArticleGeothermal direct use project heating sports complex in Australia
The geothermal direct use project in Canning, Western Australia, has officiallly inaugurated its geothermal heating supply to a leisure and sports facility last week. The geothermal well drilled...
View ArticleGeothermal is important element in renewable energy future of Costa Rica
Costa Rica has seen a lot of attention in renewable energy circles for its electricity supply, which is nearly fully derived from renewable energy sources. “From January to October, we produced 98.7%...
View Article34 months drilling campaign planned for Cerro Pabellon, Chile
Already reported in September 2015, drilling contractor Petreven (established in 1998 in Venezuela) signed a drilling contract with Enel Green Power for the supply of drilling services in the...
View ArticleCall for papers: ITB Intl Geothermal Workshop 2016, Bandung, Indonesia
The ITB International Geothermal Workshop will celebrate its 5th anniversary next year. The 2016 event will be held March 28 to April 1, 2016 at ITB in Bandung, Indonesia. The conference is now...
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