Geothermal - New Energy Events

Chile announces national lithium strategy, which stipulates that the state should control production and development
April 27, 2023
Chile announced its national lithium strategy, which will put the state in control of the production. Current existing contracts with lithium providers will remain as is, but in the future, the state-owned lithium company will lead public-private partnerships. Source: Renewables Now
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
Argentina conducts social and environmental studies for proposed 5 MW pilot geothermal project
February 15, 2023
Social and environmental studies are currently underway in Argentina for the proposed 5 MW pilot geothermal plant in the area of the Domuyo volcano. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Grenada currently in exploratory phase of geothermal drilling
February 15, 2023
Grenada is actively exploring its prospects for wind, solar, and geothermal energy. They are currently in the exploratory phase of geothermal drilling. Source: Caribbean Loop News
22 geothermal exploration permits currently active in Mexico
February 15, 2023
According to the Secretariat of Energy of Mexico, 22 active geothermal exploration permits are currently active in the country, the majority in Baja California. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
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