Consortium receives exploration license for Guadeloupe prospect
As reported by GEOTREF, a consortium of twelve private and public partners, has received an exclusive exploration license in Guadeloupe, French territory in the Caribbean. The executive order by the...
View ArticleKenyan President sees geothermal as key in industrialisation
At a recent meeting in Zambia, Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta asked the private sector to help the country develop its geothermal energy resources for the country to generate clean power. He said...
View ArticleKenya and UK sign cooperation agreement on renewable energy
Reported by the Uk Government, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation between the UK and Kenya governments on renewable energy was signed last week. The document was signed on behalf...
View ArticleSumitomo Forestry plans 2 MW geothermal plant in Japan
As reported today from Japan, Sumitomo Forestry plans to add wind and geothermal power to its renewable energy portfolio and expand its biomass business over the next three years, bringing around five...
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Field trip to geothermal plants around Izmir, Turkey – 8 June 2016
Organizing the IGC Türkiye 2016 geothermal congress in Izmir, Turkey, we are thrilled to announce this exciting field trip. See first hand some of the plants that have helped Turkey become one of the...
View ArticleElections … for the International Geothermal Association, make sure to vote
Representing the interests of the geothermal sector is a core element of geothermal associations, but they are doing a lot more to promote geothermal energy and the opportunities it provides. There are...
View ArticleOnline Course on Geothermal Exploration (in Spanish) – apply until June 3, 2016
Sign up for the new “Basic Course in Geothermal Exploration for Regional Integration,” which is the first regional webinar on the topic of geothermal energy in Latin America and the Caribbean. It will...
View ArticleThe Olkaria Geothermal Spa in Kenya a story in pictures
Already in April I stumbled upon a great post on the Olkaria geothermal spa in Kenya. Great to see the many pictures of the spa posted there. With the Blue Lagoon in Iceland often mentioned in the...
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An estimated employment number of 200,000 in the global geothermal sector
In its annual review for 2015, the International Renewable Energy Agency reports on job figures for the global renewable energy sector in 2014. In 2014, renewable energy jobs reached an estimated 7.7...
View ArticleSubmit your abstracts for NZ Geothermal Workshop by June 7, 2016
As one of the longest running industry events, the NZ Geothermal Workshop continues to be a key event in the yearly schedule of the geothermal energy community. This year’s theme of the workshop, that...
View ArticleMunicipality in the Netherlands puts EUR2 million into district heating project
The province of Groningen has announced providing a loan of EUR 2 million ($2.2 million) for the development of a geothermal heating network in the the city of Groningen. The city is the largest city...
View ArticleUEFA Euro 2016: how geothermal fuelled the football dreams of Iceland
Writing about football (so not “soccer” like in the U.S.) in the context of the upcoming UEFA Euro 2016 championship starting June 10, 2016 has a certain geothermal touch to it this year. At a...
View ArticlePutting Canada’s geoscience based industries back to work – a CanGEA Workshop
The Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) champions geothermal energy for many reasons that prominently include its ability to synergize with the upstream Oil and Gas sector. While the...
View ArticleGDC seeks increased private sector involvement in geothermal development in...
In line with statements of Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Energy, the Geothermal Development Company (GDC) of Kenya will also continue expanding opportunities for the private sector to step up...
View ArticleHungarian $35m Turawell project to provide power and heating for greenhouse...
Following news of the acquisition of the Turawell project in Hungary, by Singapore-based KS Orka earlier this month, now details emerge on the financial aspects. According to Budapest Business Journal,...
View ArticleDrilling could start as early as June for project in Armenia
As reported by local news, exploration drilling for a geothermal project in Armenia could start this year. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Hayk Harutyunyan at a...
View ArticleToshiba receives order for 72 MW flash plant for Kizildere III project in Turkey
Japanese Toshiba Corp. announced today, that it received an order for a 72 MW flash steam turbine and generator system for Zorlu Enerji Elektrik in Turkey. The turbine is to be supplied for the...
View ArticleMontserrat hopeful that geothermal project could boost spin-offs
The Premier of Montserrat hopes that the geothermal power project might help to create spin-offs. With more affordable electricity and possible direct spin-offs from the geothermal resource, it could...
View ArticleNominations open for the GRC Awards, recognizing distinguished geothermalists
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) announces the opening of nominations for this year’s GRC Awards. The awards recognize distinguished colleagues in the geothermal community from around the world...
View ArticleExtensive program of IGC Turkey Geothermal Congress, 6-8 June 2016
With news today of the new turbine order for the Kizildere III project by Zorlu Enerji, Turkey shows once again its importance as the geothermal growth market at the moment. The project will add an...
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