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St. Kitts finalizing geothermal agreement, will explore interconnect to Nevis
February 21, 2017
St. Kitts is moving to finalize a geothermal agreement, while exploring the possibility of interconnection with Nevis and energy export. Confirming that geothermal resource exists on both St. Kitts and Nevis, Minister of Public Infrastructure with responsibility for Energy, the Honourable Ian Patches Liburd, called for a discussion on interconnectivity and energy export. “Given our many challenges, […]
LAC geothermal market to convene in Mexico City for GEOLAC 2017
February 16, 2017
New Energy Events, with our co-hosts at The World Bank, is excited to announce that the 4th Annual Geothermal Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (GEOLAC) will take place in Mexico City from April 25th – 26th. As the Caribbean and Latin America search for ways to develop sustainable energy resources to meet growing power demands, geothermal energy […]
Dominica contributes $16m towards geothermal project
February 15, 2017
Dominica’s race to geothermal is speeding up with the latest injection of US$16m/EC$45m towards the project, as announced by the Hon Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit, speaking at a private sector forum at the Fort Young Hotel last Friday. Already having committed $15m, and with contributions expected from other financial institutions, […]
US Geothermal to participate in Guatemala’s geothermal RFP
February 8, 2017
Geothermal developer and operator U.S. Geothermal has announced plans to participate in a 40 MW Request for Proposals in Guatemala for geothermal with its El Ceibillo project in the country. On January 10, 2017, the Guatemalan government, through the National Electrical Energy Commission (COMISIÓN NACIONAL DE ENERGÍA ELÉCTRICA-“CNEE”), announced that it is preparing to issue […]
St. Vincent & Grenadines Confirm for GEOLAC 2017
February 7, 2017
Ellsworth Dacon, Director of Energy for the Government of St. Vincent and Grenadines, has confirmed his participation in GEOLAC 2017. SVG has moved aggressively to develop its geothermal resource in recent years. Exploration drilling is expected to begin in 2018. Reykjavik Geothermal, one of the developers of the project, will also participate at GEOLAC 2017.
GDF Fund to Launch at GEOLAC 2017 – Half Day Workshop for Delegates
February 7, 2017
The organizers of GEOLAC are pleased to announce a complimentary half day workshop on April 26th designed to promote understanding of and opportunities afforded by the newly-announced Geothermal Development Facility for Latin America (GDF). The workshop will be hosted by KfW and organized by IDA Fund Management, the GDF fund manager. KfW, working jointly with […]
The World Bank Group Confirms Co-Hosting of GEOLAC 2017
February 7, 2017
Underscoring its support for the development of the LAC geothermal market, The World Bank recently announced that it would continue to support the Geothermal Congress for Latin America & the Caribbean as co-hosts of the event. Across the region, The World Bank is deeply engaged in the development of geothermal resources and is the largest […]
Bolivia’s ENDE Confirms for GEOLAC 2017
February 7, 2017
Marco Antonio Escobar, Director of the Laguna Colorada geothermal project in Bolivia, has confirmed he will present at GEOLAC 2017. His participation coincides with what many regard as meaningful progress on the project. Costa Rica’s ICE has entered into a partnership with Bolivian entities to build a 5 MW pilot plant, a precursor to collaboration […]
OECS geothermal stakeholders want regional mechanism to support development
February 6, 2017
Developing geothermal energy in the Eastern Caribbean could benefit from improved financing, government policy, and the establishment of a regional mechanism to support geothermal development in the region. This information comes as result of a survey conducted by the Energy Unit of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission on geothermal development in the […]