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Geothermal greenhouse project in Coz Coz, Chile, comes online
July 13, 2022
A geothermal greenhouse project promoted by CEGA has been completed in Coz Coz, in the district of Panguipulli, Chile, and will provide tomatoes all year round. The Innovation Fund for Competitiveness (FIC) financed the initiative. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
CEGA’s feasibility study concludes that constructing a geothermal plant in Puyuhuapi, Chile is possible
June 29, 2022
CEGA’s feasibility study in Puyuhuapi, Chile, concludes that a geothermal cogeneration plant is achievable in the area from a social, economic, technical, and legal perspective. Source: Think Geo Energy
Bolivian state power company Ende is looking for help to determine the future of the 100MW Laguna Colorada geothermal project
June 15, 2022
Three companies are interested in procuring a 130 day contract to determine the economic viability and future of the 100MW Laguna Colorada geothermal project in Bolivia. Source: BNAmericas
Dominica details progress on the first two well pads for a ten-megawatt geothermal power plant on the island
June 2, 2022
Dr. Vince Henderson of the Government of Dominica confirmed progress on the first two well pads for a 10 MW geothermal power plant in Laudat. The entire project will take around 18 months to complete. Source: Associate Times
Government of Colombia prepares to issue regulations that will take advantage of geothermal resources in the country
May 18, 2022
The Government of Colombia released a roadmap designed to advance the country’s energy transition. It includes the issuance of regulations to stimulate the development of energy generation projects and take advantage of the geothermal resources in the country. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
St. Vincents & Grenadines discusses the revival of the island’s geothermal project with Eavor Technologies
May 18, 2022
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is in discussions with Canada’s Eavor Technologies about the revival of the island’s geothermal power project. The project could commence in 2024 with the possibility of 10 MW of geothermal power generation. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
El Salvador to issue bitcoin bonds through geothermal company, LaGeo
March 29, 2022
El Salvador will use LaGeo, the state-owned geothermal company, to issue bitcoin bonds. The plan foresees the bonds to go to the market between May and July. Source: Think Geo Energy
El Salvador will expand its installed geothermal power energy generation to 300 MW
March 15, 2022
El Salvador will expand its installed geothermal power energy generation from 204 MW to 300 MW with the construction of new plants in Chinameca, San Vicente and Volcán de Conchagua. Source: Think Geo Energy
5 MW geothermal pilot plant in Bolivia will be in operation by April
February 26, 2022
Sacyr and Ormat Technologies announced that the 5 MW geothermal pilot project for the 100 MW Laguna Colorada geothermal plant in Bolivia will be in operation by April. The plant is 4970 meters above sea level, the highest altitude of any geothermal plant. Source: Think Geo Energy