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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.
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Dominica seeks partners to aid with financing of the island’s geothermal project
October 12, 2023
Drilling and testing has been completed for the Dominica geothermal project in Roseau Valley. Now, the government is looking for new partnerships to help finance the construction of the power plant. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
TLS Geothermics receives the first exclusive geothermal exploration license in Martinique
October 12, 2023
French geothermal development company, TLS Geothermics was awarded the “Cœur Martinique” geothermal research license, the first of its kind in Martinique. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Dominica’s government continues to support the country’s geothermal project
September 14, 2023
According to Dominica’s finance Minister, the government will continue to fund the ongoing development of the geothermal project in the country. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
INEEL launches tender to contract geothermal well drilling services in Mexico
September 14, 2023
The National Institute of Electricity and Clean Energy (INEEL) launched an International Public Tender, with the help of the IDB, which aims to contract geothermal well drilling services in various geothermal areas in Mexico. Source: Piensa Geotermia
Chile announces national lithium strategy, which stipulates that the state should control production and development
April 27, 2023
Chile announced its national lithium strategy, which will put the state in control of the production. Current existing contracts with lithium providers will remain as is, but in the future, the state-owned lithium company will lead public-private partnerships. Source: Renewables Now
Dominica announces ongoing flow testing at the second geothermal production well and drilling at the first reinjection well
April 27, 2023
Ongoing flow testing is currently taking place at the second geothermal production well in Dominica. Drilling at the first reinjection well has also began. Source: ThinGeoEnergy