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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
The OECSC receives funding from the CDB for the OECS GeoBuild Program
April 12, 2023
Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Commission (OECSC) received funding from the Caribbean Development Bank to support the OECS Geothermal Energy: Capacity Building for Utilisation, Investment and Local Development (OECS GEOBUILD) Programme. Source: Caribank
Nevis Island Administration extends geothermal drilling tender
April 12, 2023
The Nevis Island Administration extended its geothermal drilling tender due to increased interest. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Ecopetrol, Baker Hughes, and Grupo EPM’s Caldas Hydroelectric Power Plant (CHEC) partner to study the feasibility of a geothermal energy project in Colombia
March 17, 2023
Ecopetrol, Baker Hughes, and Grupo EPM’s Caldas Hydroelectric Power Plant (CHEC) signed an MoU to study the potential for a geothermal plant in Nereidas Valley, located in the department of Caldas, Colombia. Source: Portafolio
A new geophysical imaging technique aims to develop a more comprehensive method to image geothermal resources in Guadeloupe
February 1, 2023
A new geophysical imaging technique that can be used terrestrially and in marine environments is being tested in Guadeloupe. The INTERREG project aims to develop a better method to image the geothermal resources on the island. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Mexico plans to deploy an additional 30 GW of wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectricity capacity by 2030
November 17, 2022
Mexico announced at COP27 that they intend to deploy more than 30 GW of additional wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectricity capacity by 2030. Source: Renewables Now