EIB to fund $122m for 70 MW extension of Olkaria I geothermal plant, Kenya
In a release today, the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced signing the “Last Mile Connectivity” project, “which will connect nearly 300.000 Kenyan households (equalling up to 1.5 million Kenyans)...
View ArticleWWF and PT Arun NGL to develop geothermal project on Flores Island, Indonesia
Reported this morning from Indonesia, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Indonesia, and Indonesias largest liquefied natural gas producer PT Arun NGL, announce plans for the joint development of a...
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St. Kitts considering next steps in geothermal development
Following successful initial feasibility studies in St.Kitts in the Caribbean, the government is now considering on how to move forward. At a geothermal stakeholder meeting in St. Kitts last week,...
View ArticleConstruction for 80 MW Muara Laboh geothermal plant starts in West Sumatra
Japanese Sumitomo Corp. and French Engie have announced having started the construction of the 80 MW Muara Laboh geothermal power project in the province of West Sumatra in Indonesia. With fulfilling...
View ArticleJohn Lund, lecturing on geothermal heat in 45 countries and his own well
Among a large number of outstanding individuals in the global geothermal sector, few stand out as much as John Lund. As the most outspoken advocate for geothermal direct use, for heating and others, he...
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JICA and Bolivia sign $552 million loan for Laguna Colorada geothermal project
As reported today, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with the Government of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in La Paz to provide a Japanese ODA loan of up to...
View ArticleCalifornia and its possible role in expanding U.S. geothermal energy production
In an article published today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Office provides its view on how California can expand U.S. geothermal energy production. The following is the...
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The World Bank to co-host this year’s IGC Turkey Geothermal Congress, 22-24...
JeotermalHaberler, the new geothermal energy industry news platform for Turkey, is excited to announce the 2nd IGC Türkiye Geothermal Congress in the Heart of the Geothermal Industry in Turkey,...
View ArticleJob: Project Manager, Geothermal Demonstration Project of GreenFire Energy
GreenFire Energy is seeking to fill the position of Project Manager for the company’s Geothermal Demonstration Project in Coso, California. Qualifications: Substantial experience in EPC power...
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Having identified 12 areas of interest, Nicaragua aims for more geothermal...
With large private and public investments and the support of the World Bank and the IDB, Nicaragua is ready to take advantage of its high renewable energy potential. With a potential of more than 2,000...
View ArticleEnel Green Power secures $30 million loan for its Cerro Pabellon plant in Chile
The Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC) has signed a US$30 million corporate loan facility with Enel Green Power Chile to finance exploratory works for what could be the first geothermal power...
View ArticleSuccessful workshop on high-temperature and corrosion in drilling and production
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and the Geothermal Resources Council held a successful workshop last week in San Diego, California. The Workshop on High-Temperature and Corrosion in Drilling...
View ArticleGeothermal project could restart at Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Colombia
Following more than 20 years of discussions, it now appears like the geothermal project at Macizo Volcánico Nevado del Ruíz in Colombia can get started. After about 20 years of promoting the plan for...
View ArticleExtracting silica from geothermal brine – an exciting business case by NZ firm
Reported from Australia, a New Zealand company with backing from West Australia, is working hard on harvesting silica from geothermal power plants. The company, previously called Environmetals, has now...
View ArticleNew EUR 30 million EU research project to push geothermal in Europe
At a meeting earlier this month, the National Energy Authority of Iceland (NEA) introduced a new geothermal research project, as reported by a local news outlet in Iceland. NEA has been assigned a...
View ArticleCanGEA: What does the new federal budget mean for geothermal in Canada
In an article published by the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association shared its view on the recent policy changes based on a new budget released. The March 22nd federal budget announcement on...
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Cornell University moving ahead with geothermal heating project
Having reported on the ambitious geothermal energy plans by Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, it now seems like the project will move ahead. A Senior Leaders Climate Action Group of the...
View ArticleRussia and Japan explore joint geothermal development on Kuril Islands
As reported today in Japanese papers, there is a possibility that Russia and Japan cooperate on building geothermal power plants on the Kuril Islands. The Kuril Islands are a volcanic archipelago that...
View ArticleAyala Corp. exploring further renewable energy investments in Southeast Asia
Ayala Corp. made headlines in Southeast Asia, when it announced having won a bid to acquire the geothermal assets of Chevron in Indonesia in December 2016 in a consortium with Star Energy and Egco of...
View ArticleTechnical University of Panama makes first geothermal scientific expedition
The Regional Center of the Technical University of Panama (UTP), in Veraguas, made the First Scientific Expedition to the Volcanic Complex of the Yeguada Forest Reserve, in Calobre, led Dr. Alexis...
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