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Colombia introduces competitive framework to boost geothermal energy development
February 6, 2025
Colombia’s new framework will enhance geothermal energy development by implementing a competitive process for awarding exploration and exploitation permits. The new framework strengthens environmental protection, community engagement, and infrastructure access while ensuring economic viability and advancing drilling techniques. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Nevis advances geothermal energy project with new bidding process
January 23, 2025
The Nevis Island Administration announced progress on its Geothermal Energy Project, with Premier Mark Brantley confirming a new bidding process for drilling contractors. Shortlisted contractors are expected to submit bids by February 2025, following a previous round that did not meet requirements. Source: St. Kitts Nevis Observer
GEOBUILD and FRENZ collaborate to strengthen geothermal workforce in the Caribbean
January 23, 2025
The GEOBUILD initiative, in collaboration with the FRENZ program, is launching a six-month evaluation of skills and training needed for geothermal development in the Caribbean. The study will focus on workforce requirements across the geothermal cycle and identify opportunities for capacity building in key areas like project management and regulatory oversight. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Dominica advances with first geothermal power plant project
December 6, 2024
Dominica is progressing with its first geothermal power project, with site preparation for the 10 MW plant underway. Construction is expected to begin by early 2025, following the completion of excavation work. The government has signed an agreement with Ormat Technologies Inc. to finance, operate, and maintain the plant, with ownership transferring to the government […]
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 […]
Ecuador moves forward with prequalification for Chachimbiro geothermal project consultancy
November 21, 2024
Ecuador has advanced to the prequalification stage for consultancy services to develop a geothermal power plant at the Chachimbiro site, with applications open until January 4, 2025. The Electric Corporation of Ecuador (CELEC) seeks a consultant to oversee engineering, drilling services, and the commissioning of a 5 MW wellhead plant, paving the way for a […]
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
Colombia plans a geothermal energy bidding round
October 10, 2024
Colombia is preparing a bidding round for geothermal energy licenses as part of its efforts to transition from fossil fuels. The process, led. by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, is expected to start by the end of this year. Colombia is also organizing an offshore wind auction and has resumed seven suspended oil and […]