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EDC celebrates 40th anniversary of Tongonan geothermal field, Philippines

ThinkGeoEnergy

The Energy Development Corporation (EDC) recently celebrated the 40th year anniversary of the Tongonan geothermal power plant in the Leyte geothermal field of the Philippines. After several years of intensive exploration and development work, the Tongonan-1 geothermal power plant was inaugurated on July 02, 1983.

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What Is the Latest Technology Being Used in Geothermal Energy?

GreenTech Gazette

The latest technology being used in geothermal energy is Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). EGS involves creating man-made geothermal reservoirs in areas where natural ones do not exist by injecting water into hot, dry rock to create steam, which can be used to generate electricity.

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WGC2023 in Beijing, China highlights global geothermal growth and potential

ThinkGeoEnergy

In 2022, 1,476 PJ (410 TWh) of geothermal energy has been used globally, a 44% increase from 2020, among them, the geothermal heating and cooling of buildings accounted for about 79% of the total. Sinopec has one key laboratory for geothermal resource development and owns over 130 technology patents.

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Meet Our Members: Introducing Greentown’s Newest Startups of Q4 2021

Greentown Labs

Twenty-five startups joined our community in the final months of 2021, working on innovations as diverse as solar-plus-storage for blackouts, plastic and tire recycling, geothermal power generation, and construction-less dam electrification. Electricity. Fervo Energy is a next-generation geothermal power developer.

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Interview – The impact of GeothermEx on the geothermal industry in the last 50 years

ThinkGeoEnergy

This year, the well-known geothermal consultancy celebrates its 50th anniversary—quite a feat in what is a relatively young sector. Northern California Power Agency’s (NCPA) geothermal power plant at The Geysers in the Mayacamas Mountains of Sonoma and Lake Counties in Northern California.

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Interview – Singapore, Asia’s newest emerging geothermal market

ThinkGeoEnergy

In September 2023, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) called for proposals for a nationwide non-invasive survey in Singapore , signaling increased interest in geothermal exploration. The geothermal gradient, granite heat production and the heat flow are measured to be higher than the global average (for non-volcanic regions).

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Green Dividend Stocks: The Comfort Food of Investing in a Sustainable Future

Hydrogen Fuel News

Pretty cool, huh? We’re talking renewable energy, recycling, and all that good eco-friendly stuff. Think big utilities that have gone green or those with solid foundations in energy efficiency. designs, manufactures, and distributes engines and power generation products. Now, turn your attention to green stocks.