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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 […]
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
Ecuador tenders for consultants for geothermal power plant project at Chachimbiro Site
July 19, 2024
The Ecuadorian Government, through the Electric Corporation of Ecuador (CELEC), has issued an invitation for Expressions of Interest (EOI) and financial proposals for consulting services related to the construction of a geothermal power plant at the Chachimbiro site. 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
Colombia announces first round of geothermal energy auctions
March 28, 2024
Colombia announced its first round of auctions for geothermal energy projects by the second semester of 2024. While the specific areas for tender have not been finalized, potential sites in the western mountain range, including Paipa and Iza in Boyaca, are being considered. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy