AfDB: Geothermal plays an important role for Africa beyond electricity
In a piece published by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the author describes how “Geothermal energy can curb Africa’s energy shortage and more”. In Africa it is very common for people having to...
View ArticleWING Interview with Helen Robinson, University of Glasgow, UK
Continuing our interview series with ambassadors of Women in Geothermal (WING), we spoke with Helen Robinson from Glasgow University in the UK on Vision, Determination, and Making a Difference. Helen...
View ArticleNew management announced for Geo Dipa Energi in Indonesia
Reported from Jakarta, Indonesia, state-owned geothermal producer PT Geo Dipa Energy (GDE) management has been reshuffled with the placement of new executives to the management board of the company....
View ArticleBrexit likely delaying power Iceland-UK power interconnector
The planned Iceland-UK power interconnector has seen a lot of interest in the past few years, and we have reported repeatedly on it. With a planned length of around 1,000 kilometers it would be the...
View ArticleCanadian firm with new solution to utilise oil & gas wells for geothermal power
Earlier this month, Alberta/ Canada–based Terrapin Geothermics announced a new innovative technology to generate clean, renewable and reliable power for Alberta. Terrapin has developed a proprietary...
View ArticleVideo on a geothermal heating project near Paris (in French)
In this great video, a geothermal heating project in Neuilly-sur-Marne, just outside of Paris in France is described. The video provides an overview on how the project will be developed, but also...
View ArticleGroundbreaking for 12 MW Maibarara geothermal plant expansion project
Reported on the website of PetroEnergy, Maibarara Geothermal Inc. (MGI) held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its 12 MW Maibarara-2 Geothermal Power Facility (MGPF) in Sto. Tomas, Batangas. The event...
View ArticlePhD Opportunity on geothermal heat transfer, Cranfield University, UK
Cranfield University in the UK has announced a PhD opportunity on geothermal heat transfer. Beginning with the fundamental differences between conduction- vs. convention-dominated geothermal systems,...
View ArticleSuccessful demonstration of closed-loop geothermal plant in Kokonoe, Japan
In a release yesterday by Kyoto University it is reported on successful tests of a demonstration project that utilises geothermal energy for power generation without tapping into water resources...
View ArticleCall for Abstracts – ITB International Geothermal Workshop, March 22-23, 2017
The Institut Teknologi in Bandung (ITB) in Indonesia is holding its 6th International Geothermal Worksop, March 22-23, 2017 and has now issued a Call for Abstracts. Present your research to colleagues...
View ArticleFirst Nation geothermal project supported by government of BC, Canada
With support from B.C.’s First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund, Kitselas First Nation is pursuing private power purchase agreement partnerships with major project proponents in northwest British...
View ArticleCompetitive auctions for renewables projects could replace feed-in-tariff...
Reported by several media outlets, Kenya’s Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) seems to be working on drafts for new regulations on how renewable energy projects are being awarded in Kenya. In an...
View ArticleARGeo launches Africa Geothermal Inventory Database (AGID)
During the recently concluded 6th African Rift Geothermal Conference in Addis Ababa/ Ethiopia, UNEP-ARGeo launched a web based geographic information system of its Africa Geothermal Inventory Database...
View ArticleSuccessful short courses at the ARGeo Geothermal Conference, Addis Ababa
Three parallel 6th ARGeo Pre-Conference short courses were recently held at the United Nations Conference Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in conjunction with the 6th ARGeo Geothermal Conference. These...
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Ormat expects to add up to 180 MW in geothermal capacity by end of 2018
In a presentation to investors and analysts following the release of its third quarter financial results for 2016, Ormat Technologies’ CEO Issaac Angel also provided an overview of expected growth of...
View ArticleProgram released, 38th NZ Geothermal Workshop, Nov. 23-25, 2016
The 38th New Zealand Geothermal Workshop will be held in less than two weeks at the Geothermal Institute of the University of Auckland. The three day program features a series of technical program...
View ArticleGerman and Icelandic geothermal clusters meet in Iceland
The worldwide presence of Icelandic geothermal experts and the technical expertise from the German geothermal cluster “GeoEnergy Celle” ( GEC ) with decades of experience from oil and gas drilling...
View ArticleInterview on recent development for Exergy in Turkey and elsewhere
During the recently held GRC Annual Meeting and GEA GEOEXPO+ in Sacramento, California, I had the chance to sit down with a few people and take some interview with some. This is a short interview I...
View ArticleFive groups make shortlist for acquisition of geothermal assets of Chevron
There is a continued uncertainty about the exact number of companies shortlisted for the sale of the geothermal energy assets of Chevron on Indonesia and the Philppines. We have reported before...
View ArticleScience & policy implementation for sustainable geothermal development in...
At the African Rift Geothermal Conference in Addis Ababa, earlier this month, regional and international decision makers discussed science and policy implementation for sustainable development of...
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