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St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister explores partnership for geothermal project
May 3, 2024
St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister, Dr. Terrance Drew, has had discussions with UAE-based investment firm K&K Group regarding the development of the much-touted geothermal project in Nevis. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Colombia announces first round of geothermal energy auctions
March 28, 2024
Colombia announced its first round of auctions for geothermal energy projects by the second semester of 2024. While the specific areas for tender have not been finalized, potential sites in the western mountain range, including Paipa and Iza in Boyaca, are being considered. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Optimizing geothermal production across Latin America: An interview with the President and CEO of Toshiba America, Inc.
March 26, 2024
At the 10th Geothermal Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (GEOLAC 2023) held in November 2023, PiensaGeothermia sat down with Ken Takagi, President and CEO of Toshiba America, Inc., to discuss how Toshiba plans to support the development of the regional geothermal market. In terms of Toshiba’s offering, Takagi highlighted in particular the innovative […]
SVG officials reaffirm commitments to geothermal project
February 1, 2024
St. Vincent & the Grenadines reaffirms its commitment to geothermal project with a new proposal for a 5 MW geothermal power production facility. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Interview: EPM shares their approach to geothermal, and a broader vision for Colombia
November 23, 2023
In this pre-GEOLAC interview, PiensaGeotermia’s news platform interviews Juan Pablo Restrepo from EPM’s power generation group, where he shares perspectives on EPM’s approach to geothermal, and a broader vision for Colombia and the region.
Dominica’s government continues to support the country’s geothermal project
September 14, 2023
According to Dominica’s finance Minister, the government will continue to fund the ongoing development of the geothermal project in the country. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
INEEL launches tender to contract geothermal well drilling services in Mexico
September 14, 2023
The National Institute of Electricity and Clean Energy (INEEL) launched an International Public Tender, with the help of the IDB, which aims to contract geothermal well drilling services in various geothermal areas in Mexico. Source: Piensa Geotermia
Mexico’s state-run lithium company examines the possibility of geothermal extraction of the white metal
June 23, 2023
Mexico’s state-run lithium company is exploring the potential of geothermal extraction of the white metal, which will complement the primary method of extraction from clay-based deposits. Source: Reuters
Dominica announces ongoing flow testing at the second geothermal production well and drilling at the first reinjection well
April 27, 2023
Ongoing flow testing is currently taking place at the second geothermal production well in Dominica. Drilling at the first reinjection well has also began. Source: ThinGeoEnergy