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The COP28 pledge to triple up by 2030 and implications for geothermal

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“We now need to turn this ambition into action and hold policy makers accountable to deliver on their commitments. The case for geothermal Currently, geothermal accounts for only about 0.5% of the total installed renewable power capacity.

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

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The IGA is continuing the webinar series with two upcoming sessions: Geothermal Heating & Cooling: A Deep Dive with Adele Manzella (22nd November 2023 14:00 UTC) Luis Gutierrez-Negrin Explores Geothermal Power Generation (24th November 2023 16:00 UTC) More details and registration for the two sessions can be done via this link.

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Webinar – DOE’s Pathways to Commercial Liftoff Report for Geothermal, 12 April 2024

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Department of Energy will be hosting the “DOE’s Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Next-Generation Geothermal Power Webinar” on the 12th of April 2024 from 2:00-3:00 pm ET. Registration for the webinar is currently open. Click here to register.

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Registration open for Advancing Geothermal Workshop, New Mexico, 18 April 2024

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This workshop is designed to unite industry professionals, academics, and students to discuss and plan the future of geothermal energy in New Mexico. With a focus on thermal storage networks, geothermal power plants, and direct-use projects, the workshop aims to accelerate geothermal development in the Land of Enchantment.

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Geothermal should be at a level playing field in permitting as oil and gas

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Categorical exclusions that apply to oil and gas The oil and gas industry enjoys categorical exclusions (CEs) for activities that require fewer than 5 acres of surface disturbance or drilling on locations that have received National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approvals within the last five years.

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Geothermal draws great interest at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas

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Although the event was still heavily dominated by oil and gas, the topic of geothermal came up multiple times as a potential pathway for transition for oil and gas companies and professionals. Chevron has since sold those assets ( Philippines and Indonesia) but in recent years has been gradually getting back to the geothermal market.

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GreenFire Energy selected for Launch Alaska portfolio

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The non-profit offers a Tech Deployment Track, a Deployment Team, and policy and advocacy effort. Sitting on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” Alaska is rich with geothermal resources, particularly in the southern volcanic regions as well as other regional hot spring areas.

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