Amazon, Google and Microsoft signal growing interest in nuclear, geothermal power
GreenBiz
MARCH 25, 2024
Rising demand from artificial intelligence is forcing big technology companies to look beyond wind and solar for clean energy.
Construction completed for Oguni geothermal power plant, Kumamoto, Japan
ThinkGeoEnergy
MARCH 7, 2024
Another geothermal power plant has been completed in Japan, this time in the town of Oguni in the Aso District of Kumamoto Prefecture. The 5-MW Oguni Machiokoshi geothermal power plant will soon start supplying the electricity needed by about 8000 households in a rural area theat is well-known for its hot springs.
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Zorlu Energy augments geothermal power plant capacity with solar
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Zorlu Geothermal Energy Electricity Generation Inc. Zorlu Energy ) has announced that additional solar power plants will be built to augment the installed capacities of the company’s geothermal power plants in Alasehir and Kizildere, Türkiye. n province has been submitted to our Ministry.
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Kamojang geothermal power plant in Indonesia starts green hydrogen production
ThinkGeoEnergy
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The Kamojang geothermal power plant in West Java, Indonesia has officially started producing geothermal-based green hydrogen and will now supply the Senayan Hydrogen Refueling Station. Green hydrogen, in this case, is produced from the condensation water coming from the Kamojang geothermal power production process.
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Ormat signs PPA for new geothermal power plant in Guadeloupe
ThinkGeoEnergy
MARCH 4, 2024
(Ormat) has signed a 30-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Electricité de France (EDF) for the development of a new 10-MW geothermal power plant on the Island of Guadeloupe. The power plant, of which 63.75% in equity interest will be held by Ormat, is expected to be operational by the end of 2025.
Fervo and Google geothermal power facility starts grid supply
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
geothermal power project co-developed with Fervo Energy in northern Nevada in the US has officially started supplying power to the local grid. The geothermal power facility in Nevada is the full-scale EGS pilot of Fervo Energy. Google has announced that the 3.5
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Miss Universe candidates visit Ahuachapán geothermal power plant, El Salvador
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
In what is an incredibly unique moment for the geothermal industry, 14 of the 88 candidates for Miss Universe 2023 visited the Ahuachapán Geothermal Power Plant in El Salvador, which is currently hosting the pageant. Operated by LaGeo , the first unit of the Ahuachapán Geothermal Power Plant went online in 1975.
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Turkhan Energy targets 24MW geothermal power plant in Manisa, Türkiye
ThinkGeoEnergy
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Turkhan Petrol Mining and Energy (Turkhan Energy) has announced the completion of surface studies Manisa Salihli, Poyrazovasi in Türkiye. The mining and energy company will now proceed to the deep drilling stage, targeting a 24-MW geothermal power development.
Colombia awards first-ever geothermal power project license
ThinkGeoEnergy
JANUARY 12, 2024
Colombia has awarded the first-ever license for a geothermal power project in the country to Canada-based company Parex Resources (Parex). According to official documents, the planned power generation capacity for the project will be between 15 to 60 kW, with the possibility of increasing up to 120 kW.
GEL starts construction on UK’s first deep geothermal power plant
ThinkGeoEnergy
JANUARY 25, 2024
Construction has officially started on the United Downs Deep Geothermal Power (UDDGP) project of Geothermal Engineering Ltd. The work on the power plant and lithium extraction plant is expected to be completed by the summer and power generation is planned by the end of 2024. GEL) in Cornwall, UK.
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Zimbabwe to build first utility-scale geothermal power plant
ThinkGeoEnergy
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Zimbabwe has announced plans of constructing a 10-MW geothermal power plant at the Chimbwawata Hot Springs in the Binga district. The announcement comes after the country has experienced increase drought frequency resulting in lower output from hydropower plants which accounts for about 69% of Zimbabwe’s energy generation.
Geothermal Power: Harnessing the Earth's Heat for Clean Energy Generation
altenergymag
MAY 15, 2023
Geothermal power, a clean and renewable source of energy, has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and its reliability as a source of energy. By 2030, it is anticipated to reach around US$ 7.1 billion, expanding at a CAGR of 5% from 2022 to 2030.
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Construction starts on Waita No. 2 geothermal power plant, Kumamoto, Japan
ThinkGeoEnergy
MARCH 22, 2024
Japanese geothermal power developer and operator Furusato Thermal Power has announced the start of the construction for the 4995-kW Waita No.2 2 Geothermal Power Plant in the town of Oguni in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. 1 geothermal power plant which started operations in 2015.
Tauhara, NZ geothermal power station targets operations by Q3 2024
ThinkGeoEnergy
MARCH 28, 2024
Contact Energy has provided progress updates for the Tauhara geothermal power project in New Zealand, maintaining a target commercial operations date by winter (June to August) 2024. Electricity from the power plant will be sold to Genesis Energy under a 15-year PPA.
Qingshui geothermal power plant, Taiwan hits 38m-kWh milestone
ThinkGeoEnergy
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The operators of the Qingshui geothermal power plant in Yilan County, Taiwan, have announced that the project has now produced more than 38 million kWh of electricity as of the end of July 2023 since i ts opening in October 2021. With an installed capacity of 4.2 Alternative spellings can include Chingshui, Cingshuei, and Quinghsui.
Dominica signs deal with Ormat for 10-MW geothermal power plant
ThinkGeoEnergy
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Ormat) that sees Ormat finance the construction of, operate, and maintain a 10-MW geothermal power plant in Laudat. Ormat will operate and maintain the power plant for 25 years, after which ownership of the power plant and other assets acquired during the life of the agreement will be transferred to the Government of Dominica.
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Minami Tateishi is first geothermal power project in Japan to receive Green Loan
ThinkGeoEnergy
MARCH 25, 2024
million) to renewable energy company BLD Power Stations for the Minami Tateishi geothermal power plant located in Beppu City in Oita Prefecture, Japan. This marks the first geothermal power generation project in Japan to receive funding from a Green Loan financial instrument.
Philippines strives to regain position as 2nd largest geothermal power producer
ThinkGeoEnergy
OCTOBER 2, 2023
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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KenGen taps Toshiba for Olkaria geothermal power plant uprating
ThinkGeoEnergy
MARCH 19, 2024
Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions Corporation (Toshiba ESS) has been awarded the contract to supply steam turbines and generators for the geothermal power plant renovation of Units 1 through 3 at the old 45-MW Olkaria I geothermal power plant of KenGen in Kenya.
Geothermal power boosts KenGen profit to 48% YOY growth
ThinkGeoEnergy
OCTOBER 30, 2023
According to Peter Njenga, KenGen Managing Director and CEO, KenGen’s increased profit is heavily attributed to the enhanced operational efficiency of the Olkaria geothermal facilities, as well as the increase in installed capacity from the newly commissioned 86-MW Olkaria I Additional Unit 6 geothermal power plant.
Ngawha becomes New Zealand’s first zero-carbon geothermal power station
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
The Ngawha Geothermal Power Station has become the first geothermal power plant in New Zealand to achieve net carbon zero status. This comes after the efforts of owner Top Energy to embark on the Ngawha Carbon Zero Project, succeeding in the 100% reinjection of non-condensible gases (NCG).
Sorik Marapi Unit 4 geothermal power plant in Indonesia announces COD
ThinkGeoEnergy
JANUARY 17, 2024
KS Orka Renewables Pty Ltd (KS Orka), via subsidiary PT Sorik Marapi Geothermal Power (PT SMGP), has announced the start of commercial operations of the 50-MW Sorik Marapi Unit 4 geothermal power plant in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
MORI binary geothermal power plant, Japan starts commercial operations
ThinkGeoEnergy
JANUARY 23, 2024
A new binary geothermal power plant located in Mori-Machi in Hokkaido, Japan has started commercial operations as of 24 November 2023. The 2-MW MORI Binary Power Plant (MBP) is managed and operated by Mori Binary Power LLC, a joint venture organized by three Japanese companies – Hokkaido Electric Power Co.
Webinar – Green hydrogen and geothermal power, 16 November 2023
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The relevant details are below: Webinar: Hydrogen & Geothermal Date and time: 16 November 2023, 10AM-2PM East African Time Registration: Register via this link Join this webinar to explore the exciting possibilities of combining green hydrogen production and geothermal power generation.
Environmental permit granted for Dora-5 geothermal power project in Aydin, Türkiye
ThinkGeoEnergy
MARCH 1, 2024
MW Dora-5 geothermal power plant in the Kosk district of Aydin, Türkiye. We had previously reported on the start of the permitting process for the Dora-5 geothermal power project. MWe, the power plant is expected to generate 133, 293 MWh of clean electricity per year. At a capacity of 19.8
Mercury breaks ground on 50-MW Nga Tamariki geothermal power plant expansion
ThinkGeoEnergy
MARCH 22, 2024
Power company Mercury , along with representatives from Tauhara No. participated in a groundbreaking ceremony to signal the start of construction of the 50-MW geothermal power plant at the Nga Tamariki geothermal power station in New Zealand. 2 Trust , Ngati Tahu-Ngati Whaoa Runanga , and Ormat Technologies Inc.
GreenFire closed-loop technology to boost geothermal power in EDC fields, Philippines
ThinkGeoEnergy
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
GreenFire Energy (GreenFire) has announced that it has been selected by Philippine-based geothermal developer Energy Development Corporation (EDC) to use its GreenLoop technology to boost power production in EDC’s geothermal fields. This follows the award of a grant from the U.S.
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Taipower inaugurates Renze geothermal power plant in Yilan County, Taiwan
ThinkGeoEnergy
OCTOBER 26, 2023
(Taipower) has inaugurated the 840-kW Renze geothermal power plant in Yilan County, Taiwan. The power plant is set to begin commercial operations by the end of this year. Taiwan , the Renze geothermal power plant is the first geothermal power plant in Taiwan that has been fully built by state-owned enterprises.
GA Drilling and ZeroGeo collaborate for geothermal power project in Germany
ThinkGeoEnergy
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
GA Drilling and ZeroGeo Energy GmbH (ZeroGeo) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in developing “ Projekt THERMO ,” a 12-MW Hot Dry Rock geothermal power plant in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Pertamina breaks ground on Lumut Balai 2 geothermal power plant construction
ThinkGeoEnergy
DECEMBER 19, 2023
PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO) has broken ground on the construction of the power plant and Fluid Collection and Reinjection System (FCRS) for the Lumut Balai Unit 2 project in South Sumatra, Indonesia. The 55-MW expansion of the existing power facility is set to operate by the end of 2024.
Prešov region to support PW Energy for first geothermal power plant in Slovakia
ThinkGeoEnergy
AUGUST 25, 2023
The Prešov self-governing region has signed a memorandum of mutual cooperation with developer PW Energy for a geothermal power project in L’ubotice within the Prešov district. If the project proceeds, this will be first geothermal power plant in Slovakia. Source: Trend.sk
PGE inaugurates geothermal-powered Geopark in Lahendong, Indonesia
ThinkGeoEnergy
JANUARY 9, 2024
PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO) has inaugurated the Lao-Lao Geopark pilot project in the area of the Lahendong geothermal site in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Ahmad also stated that PGEO was already supplying renewable heat for potato farming in Garut and Kamojang, two areas where PT PGE’s geothermal power plant operates.
Salak binary geothermal power plant in Indonesia targets COD by end of 2023
ThinkGeoEnergy
OCTOBER 18, 2023
PT Barito Renewables Energy (BREN) through subsidiary Star Energy Geothermal is targeting for the completion and start of operations of the 15-MW Salak binary geothermal power plant by the end of 2023. Star Energy is currently conducting preliminary geothermal exploration surveys at these locations.
Sanko Energy plans geothermal capacity increase and new power plant in Manisa, Türkiye
ThinkGeoEnergy
APRIL 8, 2024
Sanko Energy) has announced plans of increasing the capacity of a 10-MW geothermal power plant to 25 MW, as well putting up a new 80-MW geothermal power plant in the Salihili District in Manisa Province, Türkiye. The current plan is to use ORC technology for the new power plants. Sanko Enerji San.
IRENA reports 22% lower LCOE of geothermal power in 2022
ThinkGeoEnergy
AUGUST 29, 2023
Between 2021 and 2022, the global weighted average levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) of ten newly commissioned geothermal projects fell by 22% to USD 0.056 kWh. This statistic was reported by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in their newly published document, “Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2022.”
Whitebark Energy receives geothermal exploration license in Queensland, Australia
ThinkGeoEnergy
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Adelaide-based oil and gas company Whitebark Energy Ltd (Whitebark) has announced that the Company’s application for an Exploration for Geothermal Energy (EPG) permit has been accepted for an area consisting of 190 sub-blocks in the Greater Brisbane and Gold Coast Region in South-East Queensland, Australia.
KenGen breaks ground on geothermal-powered data centre and industrial park
ThinkGeoEnergy
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
KenGen and the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) have broken ground on the construction of a Tier IV Data Centre as part of the 342-ha Green Energy Park in Olkaria, Naivasha in Kenya. The Green Energy Park is a testament to our dedication to innovation, collaboration, and responsible growth.”
POWER Digest [April 2024]
POWER Magazine
APRIL 2, 2024
GA Drilling, ZeroGeo Energy Collaborate on Deep Geothermal Power Project. Geothermal drilling technology company GA Drilling and ZeroGeo Energy GmbH in February announced the companies have a memorandum of The post POWER Digest [April 2024] appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Dominica seeks funding partners to complete geothermal power project
ThinkGeoEnergy
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The call for partners was made during the Geothermal Global Partners Conference, an event host by the Government of Dominica in collaboration with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) together with the United States Department of State and the United Nations. ” concluded Skerrit.
Türkiye publishes draft regulation on evaluation of geothermal power projects
ThinkGeoEnergy
AUGUST 28, 2023
The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR) has prepared the “Draft Regulation on the Technical Evaluation of Electricity Generation Applications Based on Geothermal Energy” and opened it for public comments. The phrase “Improved geothermal system” has been added to the definitions section of the regulation.
Philippines’ Lopez Group installing 40MW of battery storage at geothermal power plants
Energy Storage News
OCTOBER 4, 2023
A renewable energy subsidiary of the Philippine conglomerate Lopez Group has contracted for the deployment of battery energy storage system (BESS) resources at three geothermal sites.
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Two Philippine geothermal exploration licenses awarded to EDC
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The Energy Development Corporation (EDC) has been awarded the exploration licenses for two geothermal exploration sites for which it had submitted bids. The two sites are the Buguias-Tinoc Geothermal Power Project with a potential 100-MW capacity, and the Mt.
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management - BLM adopts categorical exclusions to expedite geothermal energy permitting
Global Renewable News
APRIL 16, 2024
Tungsten Mountain Geothermal Power Plant.To improve permitting of geothermal energy exploration on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management today (April 15) adopted two existin.
Hawaii State considering geothermal exploration in Maui
ThinkGeoEnergy
MARCH 5, 2024
The Hawaii State Energy Office has announced plans of conducting a state-wide geothermal survey, starting in the island of Maui. A funding of $5 million, originally from COVID federal relief, has been appropriated the drilling of a slim hole in Maui which should provide data to better characterize a potential geothermal resource. “In
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