Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Indonesia:

Geothermal potential in Dua Sudara and Airmadidi, North Sulawesi (eco-business.com)

Minahasa Utara district 
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The energy and mineral resources office of North Sulawesi province is examining two areas – Dua Sudara and Airmadidi in Minahasa Utara district – for their geothermal potential.

“We have already requested the government, particularly the geological agency, to carry out a preliminary investigation of these two regions,” said Marly Gumalag, the head of general mining division of the energy and mineral resources office of North Sulawesi province, here on Monday.

Marly stated a preliminary investigation was necessary to ascertain before auction whether the proposed location had the necessary geothermal potential.

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