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OECS and IRENA collaborate to advance geothermal energy in the Eastern Caribbean
December 6, 2024
The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has partnered with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) through the SIDS Lighthouses Initiative and the Global Geothermal Alliance to advance geothermal energy development in its Member States. The collaboration, focusing on Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, aims to […]
Chile enacts new law to simplify geothermal energy development and establish national registry for shallow projects
November 12, 2024
Chile has enacted new legislation to streamline geothermal energy development by amending regulations for shallow projects. The new law also establishes a National Registry for Shallow Uses of Geothermal Energy, managed by the Ministry of Energy, to oversee and track these operations. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Mexico’s INEEL launches international tender for geothermal well drilling
November 7, 2024
The Government of Mexico, through INEEL, has announced an international tender for drilling services to explore geothermal wells at Cerro Prieto and Las Tres Vírgenes. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Chec, Ecopetrol, and Baker Hughes partner to develop geothermal energy in Colombia’s Nereidas Valley
October 24, 2024
The Caldas Hydroelectric Power Plant (Chec), Ecopetrol, and Baker Hughes have partnered to develop geothermal energy in Colombia’s Nereidas Valley near Nevado del Ruiz volcano. Led by Julián López Palacio, the project aims to harness underground heat for electricity generation, enhancing the country’s energy grid. If current drilling succeeds, the project could generate up to […]
Ecuador and Japan sign US$43 million loan agreement for a geothermal project
October 10, 2024
Ecuador and Japan signed a US$43 million loan agreement for the Chachimbiro geothermal project in Imbabura, Ecuador, which aims to achieve 50 MW of installed capacity. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Nicaragua launches tender for geothermal development at Cosigüina Volcano
July 5, 2024
The Nicaraguan Ministry of Energy and Mines has launched an international tender seeking companies specializing in deep well drilling to develop geothermal energy at the Cosigüina volcano. Interested firms must submit proposals by August 19, 2024. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Colombian engineers win first place in DOE’s geothermal energy competition
June 19, 2024
Two Colombian doctoral students at the University of Oklahoma won first place in the technical session of the University Geothermal Energy Competition hosted by the United States Department of Energy. Source: Piensa Geotermia
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
AGM proposes geothermal exploration subsidy in Mexico
April 14, 2024
The Mexican Geothermal Association (AGM) is advocating for a subsidy to support geothermal exploration, suggesting that funding could be sourced from the country’s oil revenue Source: ThinkGeoEnergy