Japanese funding to push development of geothermal project in West Sumatra
A recent article provides additional details regarding the financing of the Muara Laboh geothermal project by Supreme Energy and French Engie in South Solok, West Sumatra. The article highlights the...
View ArticleWith larger resources at San Emidio, U.S. Geothermal seeks different...
In a recent company update on its various geothermal projects and plants, geothermal developer U.S. Geothermal has provided some update on its recently announced results of tests that see a possible...
View ArticleNew oil refinery in South Texas, U.S. plans to run on geothermal power
Earlier this month, Raven Petroleum, a newly formed development company planning to take advantage of opportunities in the current gas and oil marketplace. Raven buys, sells, develops energy related...
View ArticleITB International Geothermal Workshop, Bandung – March 22-23, 2017
The 6th International Geothermal Workshop of the Institute of Technology in Bandung, Indonesia will take place this year March 22-23, 2017. Under the theme “The rise of Geothermal Development in...
View ArticleJICA delivers re-evaluation on GDC’s Baringo-Silali geothermal potential, Kenya
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been assisting the Geothermal Development Company in Kenya on a review of its Master Plan. Now JICA has delivered a draft report on the...
View ArticleEfforts taken to limit areas open for geothermal development in Tuscany
Over the past few years, there has been opposition to further geothermal energy development in the birth region of geothermal power in Tuscany/ Italy. Now it is reported locally, that the Regional...
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France: study highlights important role of geothermal energy
A recent study, carried out by state authorities and economic associations in France highlights the important role of geothermal energy in France. The study identified key elements of an intensified...
View ArticleIcelandic ISOR participates in Mexican study on supercritical heat in...
Iceland GeoSurvey (ÍSOR) has announced its participation in a new research project in Mexico. The study is looking into very hot geothermal systems (> 350 degrees Celsius) as well as systems that...
View ArticlePush for doubling renewable targets in Nevada could also push geothermal...
After California, the state of Nevada has positioned itself as a geothermal power house. With 25 projects under development (GEA 2016), it is a hotbed of development. With strong renewable portfolio...
View ArticleGeothermal and lithium – the attractive development combination in the Salton...
In a great background article on recent activities on geothermal development in the Salton Sea in California, local publication Desert Sun provides a great overview on geothermal activities and the...
View ArticleJapanese-funded geothermal capacity building program in Kenya great success
At recent meetings in Nairobi, the Managing Director & CEO Eng. Johnson P. Ole Nchoe of the Geotermal Development Company (GDC) has hailed Japan’s International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s capacity...
View ArticlePertamina Geothermal to add 85 MW at Ulubelu and Karaha in 2017
Picked up through social media channels, it is reported that Pertamina Geothermal Energy is planning to drill up to 14 new wells on its geothermal project sites. The plan is to add up to 85 MW in...
View ArticleHybrid cooling to increase output at Neal Hot Springs geothermal plant
Developer U.S. Geothermal is considering a hybrid cooling solution to increase power generation of its Neal Hot Springs geothermal power plant in Oregon. The plant is currently running at 22 MW net....
View ArticleEuropean Geothermal Innovation Award 2017 for sensor supplier to heat pump...
This morning, the European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) has awarded its annual European Geothermal Innovation Award. enOware GmbH received the European Geothermal Innovation Award 2017 during the...
View ArticleAmbitious geothermal power and heating plans announced for China
There is continued interest in ambitious geothermal expansion efforts in China, as reported by China Daily. As one of the largest oil companies in the world today, state-owned Sinopec Group’s interest...
View ArticleCall for Papers – 2017 GRC Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, Oct. 1-4, 2017
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) has issued a call for papers for the world’s biggest geothermal conference of the year taking place October 1-4, 2017, in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA at the Salt...
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Dominica to inject addtional $16m into geothermal project
Reported from Dominica in the Caribbean, the country’s Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit has announced that his government will inject EC$45m (USD 16 million) into...
View ArticleGreat video showing the new 45 MW Manisa Alasehir Geothermal Power Plant, Turkey
With the slogan “Right Energy”, Turkish energy company Zorlu Energy introduced its Manisa Ala?ehir Geothermal Power Plant. In the video, Zorlu also introduced its other geothermal project. It was...
View ArticleSouth Koreas first geothermal plant at Pohang could start operation this year
Reported from South Korea, the country’s first geothermal power plant is expected to start operation in the second half of 2017, with construction expected to be completed in April. The project is...
View ArticleGeothermal Cross Over Technology Workshop, Durham/ UK – April 25-26, 2017
The American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) is holding a “Geothermal Cross Over Technology Workshop” in Durham/ UK, 25-26 April 2017. While the submission deadline for Workshop Abstracts...
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