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  • Think GeoEnergy on small-scale geothermal

    September 3, 2016

    Small-scale geothermal projects in the Caribbean have the potential to to speed up development in the industry and drive growth in related industries across the region. Geothermal is often associated with utility-scale projects due to the risks associated with feasibility of development. Small-scale projects may provide off-grid solutions for isolated areas and island grids. The […]

  • Costa Rica adds 165 MW of geothermal to the pipeline

    September 1, 2016

    Another 165 MW of geothermal energy is in the pipeline for Costa Rica. An expansion of the Las Pailas plant is expected to generate between 35 and 55 MW starting in 2018. The Central American country leads in Latin America when it comes to the utilization of geothermal energy; a total of 207 MW of […]

  • Dominica to establish company to construct geothermal plant

    July 28, 2016

    The Government of Dominica has secured the US$46 million to establish a company that will build a 7 MW geothermal plant over a 2 year period. The company will act as a Special Purpose Vehicle (S.P.V) to finance the construction of the plant, which will sell power to DOMLEC – the Dominica power utility. Interest, […]

  • IDB to invest in geothermal energy exploration in Nicaragua

    July 22, 2016

    In Nicaragua, the IDB will invest in a project for the exploration and certification of geothermal reserves. The development bank stated the purpose of the project as promotion of renewable energy alternatives and foreign investment in the country. Public and private partnerships are expected to result from this endeavor to consolidate the renewable energy sector; […]

  • Thermal Energy Partners begin final design for Nevis geothermal project

    July 10, 2016

    Technical teams arrived in Nevis last month to make final preparations with the Nevis Electric Utility (NEVLEC) before launching the construction of the island’s first geothermal power plant. Thermal Energy Partners, LLC (TEP) has joined Turboden, Clemessy and subsidiary, Eiffage, in a joint venture to provide EPC services for the project. Turboden was selected by […]

  • Ormat announces closing of financing of the Bouillante Geothermal Power Plant on Guadeloupe

    July 7, 2016

    Ormat Technologies will close financing on the recently acquired 14.75 MW Bouillante geothermal power plant in order to expand capacity. Previously owned by Geothermie Bouillante SA the plant currently generates approximately 10 MW of power and an expansion will provide up to 45 MW of additional capacity. The project is a result of an agreement signed […]

  • Peru: GRC member explores geothermal phenomenon in the Amazon

    June 23, 2016

    Inside the jungle of Peru exists a river known as the “Boiling River”. The river, called Pachitea in the regional Mayantuyacu dialect, is a tributary of the Amazon and has become famous for its warm temperatures, brought about by natural geothermal springs. Or is it so? Old oilfields litter the landscape that the river cuts […]

  • Preparations under way for drilling and construction at Nevis project

    June 21, 2016

    Final preparations are underway to build a geothermal facility in Nevis. The coordination is being handled by developer Thermal Energy Partners LLC (TEP) through its affiliate NRE International (NREI), which has begun a series of final design reviews and analysis of utility interconnection. Joining TEP and NREI in the venture are technical teams from Turboden […]

  • EDC eyeing geothermal opportunities in Mexico

    June 14, 2016

    Philippines-based geothermal firm, Energy Development Corp (EDC) is considering investment in a site in Mexico “We’re not doing anything yet – but we’re studying. Mexico’s energy sector is privatizing, deregulating so we want to take a look,” said EDC president Ricky Tantoco. The commitments of Latin American governments since the Paris COP21 agreement have led […]

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