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Bolivia: Japan to support Phase 2 of Laguna Colorada Geothermal construction with 61 billion yen loan
March 27, 2017
On March 24, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with the Government of Bolivia to provide a Japanese ODA loan of up to 61.485 billion yen for the Laguna Colorada Geothermal Power Plant Construction Project (Second Stage). The project will meet the growing power demand, contribute to diversification of the energy […]
Grenada receives grant for geothermal development
March 23, 2017
The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a grant of US $231,630 to the Government of Grenada to build its capacity for planning and implementation of its geothermal energy development roadmap. The resources are from the Global Environment Facility through the Inter-American Development Bank’s Sustainable Energy Facility for the Eastern […]
How Dominica has breathed new life into its geothermal project

From our Editorial Team
March 16, 2017
Dominica’s long-standing efforts to develop its geothermal resource have been well documented. Nearly a decade ago an exploratory drilling program confirmed the existence of a viable high temperature resource. Since then, Dominica’s bid to harness its geothermal has seen highs and lows but ultimately the project at Wotten Waven-Laudat – while it has attracted interest […]
IRENA round up of geothermal in Latin America
March 9, 2017
In a report published late last year, IRENA provides a great overview on renewable energy deployment in Latin America. While geothermal energy does not play a tremendously large role in the overall energy supply in the region, it plays an important role in some of the countries in the region. Geothermal energy plays a particularly […]
Nicaragua offers attractive incentives to geothermal developers
March 6, 2017
In a recent article by a lawyer from Nicaragua, an overview is given on the tax incentives for geothermal project development In Nicaragua. The country offers attractive tax incentives based on Act 443, “Law on the Exploration and Exploitation of Geothermal Resources” and any amendments thereto, published on November 17, 2014. The tax incentives available, […]
CFE Joins SENER on GEOLAC ’17 Agenda
March 2, 2017
Magaly Flores, head of Mexico’s Comision Federal de Electricidad’s (CFE) geothermal program, has confirmed she will participate as a speaker at GEOLAC 2017. CFE is leading the charge for geothermal development in Mexico and holds a number of concessions and exploration permits. In July 2015, CFE put out an official “call” to local and international […]
Argentina to improve policies for small-scale solar and geothermal
February 27, 2017
Argentina seeks to strengthen its policies for solar PV and geothermal, in an effort to increase its renewable energy and create a local solar industry. A new bill supporting the development of distributed generation is expected to be approved by the lower house in the first half of this year, and coming into effect in […]
Dominica seeks project manager for geothermal project
February 24, 2017
A job has been posted for the role of a Project Manager for the Dominica Geothermal Company in Dominica, Caribbean. Deadline March 1, 2017!! This is a unique senior executive role with an international development project in Dominica, Caribbean. The role would be for two years, with possible extension for up to an additional 12 […]
GDF Facility closes in 10 days for Latin American geothermal
February 22, 2017
There are 10 days left to apply for funding under the Geothermal Development Facility for Latin America. Launched on 15 January 2017 the period for submitting Expression of Interests runs out 28 February 2017. The following countries are eligible for consideration within the Andean Region: Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Perú. Within Central America, eligible […]