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World Bank announces launch of report on comparative analysis of approaches to geothermal resource risk mitigation
July 15, 2016
Who wants a piece of the risk? A recent report from The World Bank underscores that, as LAC forges ahead with an ambitious geothermal agenda, there are lessons to be learned from analyzing global approaches to sharing resource risk. There are increasing signs of a resurgence in geothermal markets across Latin America and the Caribbean. […]
Thermal Energy Partners begin final design for Nevis geothermal project
July 10, 2016
Technical teams arrived in Nevis last month to make final preparations with the Nevis Electric Utility (NEVLEC) before launching the construction of the island’s first geothermal power plant. Thermal Energy Partners, LLC (TEP) has joined Turboden, Clemessy and subsidiary, Eiffage, in a joint venture to provide EPC services for the project. Turboden was selected by […]
Ormat announces closing of financing of the Bouillante Geothermal Power Plant on Guadeloupe
July 7, 2016
Ormat Technologies will close financing on the recently acquired 14.75 MW Bouillante geothermal power plant in order to expand capacity. Previously owned by Geothermie Bouillante SA the plant currently generates approximately 10 MW of power and an expansion will provide up to 45 MW of additional capacity. The project is a result of an agreement signed […]
Peru: GRC member explores geothermal phenomenon in the Amazon
June 23, 2016
Inside the jungle of Peru exists a river known as the “Boiling River”. The river, called Pachitea in the regional Mayantuyacu dialect, is a tributary of the Amazon and has become famous for its warm temperatures, brought about by natural geothermal springs. Or is it so? Old oilfields litter the landscape that the river cuts […]
Preparations under way for drilling and construction at Nevis project
June 21, 2016
Final preparations are underway to build a geothermal facility in Nevis. The coordination is being handled by developer Thermal Energy Partners LLC (TEP) through its affiliate NRE International (NREI), which has begun a series of final design reviews and analysis of utility interconnection. Joining TEP and NREI in the venture are technical teams from Turboden […]
EDC eyeing geothermal opportunities in Mexico
June 14, 2016
Philippines-based geothermal firm, Energy Development Corp (EDC) is considering investment in a site in Mexico “We’re not doing anything yet – but we’re studying. Mexico’s energy sector is privatizing, deregulating so we want to take a look,” said EDC president Ricky Tantoco. The commitments of Latin American governments since the Paris COP21 agreement have led […]
Developer of Nevis geothermal project seeking funding from OPIC
June 13, 2016
Nevis Renewable Energy International has approached the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) to finance a geothermal project. The project has had a couple challenges that will raise questions for the powerful fossil fuel group, including one well site where significant steam levels did not produce the energy projected by administrators. The government of Nevis has deferred […]
Mexico: EU Funded GEMex project to Develop Geothermal Energy
June 5, 2016
Starting in the autumn of 2016, an EU-funded geothermal project will seek to make geothermal energy cost-effective and affordable both for electricity and heat production. GEMex is an international project that was selected in a joint call launched by the European Union and Mexico. The EU and Mexico will contribute equally to the €20 million […]
Online course on geothermal exploration offered for Latin America & Caribbean professionals
May 29, 2016
A “Basic Course in Geothermal Exploration for Regional Integration” will be offered by the National Energy Board of El Salvador, the University of El Salvador and LaGeo, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB). Two sessions will be offered online, starting on July 18th and 25th respectively, and running for 8-9 weeks. The course has […]