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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
Optimizing geothermal production across Latin America: An interview with the President and CEO of Toshiba America, Inc.
March 26, 2024
At the 10th Geothermal Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (GEOLAC 2023) held in November 2023, PiensaGeothermia sat down with Ken Takagi, President and CEO of Toshiba America, Inc., to discuss how Toshiba plans to support the development of the regional geothermal market. In terms of Toshiba’s offering, Takagi highlighted in particular the innovative […]
ENEE partners with Geokeri for geothermal energy feasibility study in Honduras
February 15, 2024
Honduras’ state-owned power company, ENEE, has partnered with Mexican consulting firm Geokeri to conduct the final stage of a feasibility study for geothermal energy production in Choluteca. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
SVG officials reaffirm commitments to geothermal project
February 1, 2024
St. Vincent & the Grenadines reaffirms its commitment to geothermal project with a new proposal for a 5 MW geothermal power production facility. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
CEGA studies the feasibility of a green hydrogen project utilizing geothermal energy in Chile
January 19, 2024
The Center of Excellence in Geothermal Energy of the Andes (CEGA) of the University of Chile is set to carry out a feasibility study for a green hydrogen project that will utilize geothermal energy. Source: ThinGeoEnergy
Colombia grants first-ever license for geothermal development
January 19, 2024
Colombia has granted its inaugural license for a geothermal energy project to Parex Resources, a Canadian company, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to diversify its energy sources. Source: Reuters
Dominica and Ormat sign agreement for the development of a geothermal plant on the island
December 7, 2023
Dominica entered into an agreement with Ormat and its subsidiaries to develop a 10 MW geothermal plant on the island. Ormat is set to finance the construction, operation, and maintenance of the power plant and geothermal wells for 25 years, while the Dominica government retains ownership of invested wells, lands, and assets. Source: Radio Jamaica […]
Interview: EPM shares their approach to geothermal, and a broader vision for Colombia
November 23, 2023
In this pre-GEOLAC interview, PiensaGeotermia’s news platform interviews Juan Pablo Restrepo from EPM’s power generation group, where he shares perspectives on EPM’s approach to geothermal, and a broader vision for Colombia and the region.