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Philippines strives to regain position as 2nd largest geothermal power producer

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During the 4th Philippine International Geothermal Conference held in Manila, Philippines, the Department of Energy (DOE) Undersecretary Rowena Cristin Gueveara stated that the agency hopes for the country to regain its spot and the country with the 2nd largest installed geothermal power generation capacity.

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Ngawha becomes New Zealand’s first zero-carbon geothermal power station

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The Ngawha Geothermal Power Station has become the first geothermal power plant in New Zealand to achieve net carbon zero status. The team at Ngawha has successfully reduced emissions from the power plant equivalent to 128,000 tons of CO2 equivalent to only about 28,000 tons.

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Pertamina harnessing innovative technologies to optimize geothermal operations

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PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO) continues to explore the use off innovative breakthrough technologies to further optimize their geothermal operations in Indonesia. All these efforts are part of the state-owned developer’s commitment of advancing the local geothermal industry.

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USTDA awards grant to pilot GreenFire technology in the Philippines

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Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has signed a grant agreement with the Philippines’ Energy Development Corporation (EDC) for a feasibility study and pilot project to increase geothermal power production in EDC’s geothermal fields using technology from California-based company GreenFire Energy (GFE). Ebong, USTDA’s Director.

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Earths Energy, Baker Hughes to collaborate on geothermal technology

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This collaboration provides the opportunity to catapult EE1 and the geothermal industry in Australia,” said Matt Kay, Managing Director of EE1. EE1 had recently completed a $6 million capital raise with which the company aims to advance the development of geothermal prospects in Queensland and South Australia.

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IGA launches “Facts for Future” series to shape the future of geothermal

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The discussions during the inaugural session underscored the importance of accurate and comprehensive data collection in driving innovation and informed decision-making in the geothermal sector. The recording of the first webinar “ Navigating Geothermal Data on the Road to COP28,” can be accessed via this link.

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UNIDO holds geothermal training programme for Eastern African countries

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The capacity building program was organized under the UNIDO global programme “Generating energy capacity from geothermal power generation and its related technologies for sustainable development” (Geothermal Programme) funded by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan.