Public info event on geothermal projects in Monserrat

November 3, 2015

As part of the initial stage development regarding the potential for a geothermal well, the Montserrat government will hold a public information meeting on Thursday November 5th. The meeting will convene to provide details on the process of undertaking an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and a team of consultants, led by Dr. Erwin Edwards of […]

Cuba seeks $8.2 billion in foreign investment for 326 projects

November 3, 2015

Diversification of industry is a part of Cuba’s plans for the future, which includes a more robust private sector and opportunities for foreign investment. Foreign Trade Minister, Rodrigo Malmierca, unveiled ready-made investment opportunities, officially called “the portfolio”, at the 33rd annual Havana International Fair (FIHAV) and explained that: [the] “private sector, cooperatives, and other forms […]

Geothermal Resources are Tremendous, Says Caribbean Roadmap Report

November 2, 2015

According to World Watch Institute’s newly released Caribbean Sustainable Energy Roadmap and Strategy (C-SERMS) Baseline Assessment and Report, most CARICOM member states possess untapped geothermal resources, which could dramatically change the region by making member states renewable energy exporters. The report assesses the regional energy situation and makes suggestions for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and […]

Caribbean energy efficiency lighting project in Barbados

November 2, 2015

The Caribbean Energy Efficiency Lighting Project (CEELP) supports government partners in the transition to energy efficient (EE) lighting in Barbados and throughout the Eastern Caribbean. A recent training focused on project development software that will assist users in evaluating the potential outcomes of proposed projects as well as aid in determining the best intervention strategies (projects) to […]

Bolivia: Laguna Colorada geothermal project moves forward with help from Nicaragua

November 2, 2015

Bolivia’s Laguna Colorada geothermal project will get assistance from Nicaragua to install an initial 50 MW plant by 2019. According to Ernesto Martinez, CEO of Nicaraguan power company Empresa Nicaraguense de Electricidad (ENEL), Nicaragua is ready to share 32 years of experience in geothermal energy development with the South American state. At a recent meeting […]

Argentina to generate 8% of energy from renewable sources by 2017

November 2, 2015

A new law supporting renewable energy was passed in Argentina last week, approved by the chamber of deputies to utilize some of the country’s potential as a producer of wind, solar and hydro power. The bill mandates that 8% of electricity must come from alternative energy sources by 2017; it also calls for this percentage […]

Governments of Peru and Bolivia Confirm for GEOLAC

November 2, 2015

New Energy Events is excited to announce that the governments of two emerging geothermal nations – Bolivia and Peru – have confirmed their participation in GEOLAC 2015. The Bolivian government will be represented by Marco Antonio Escobar Seleme, head of the Laguna Colorada Geothermal Project for ENDE. The Peruvian government is to be represented by Luis Vega Alva, a […]

Polaris Infrastructure to Offer Site Visit of San Jacinto Plant

November 2, 2015

New Energy Events is pleased to announce that Polaris Energy Nicaragua, S.A. (PENSA), the operator of the San Jacinto-Tizate Geothermal Power Plant, will offer GEOLAC delegates the opportunity to tour the site on November 19th at the conclusion of the congress. Situated in Leon approximately 90 minutes from the conference venue, the visit will provide […]