Monday, January 28, 2013

USA, Alaska:

Decision Could set in Motion Augustine Island Geothermal Energy (Kenai Peninsula Online)

Augustine Volcano
(Photo courtesy of Homer News)

A recently released document has given the thumbs up for companies to take the first step in a potential geothermal energy project on Augustine Island, which hosts the volcano of the same name.

A Jan. 14 document from Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas determined it is in the state’s best interest to investigate the island’s geothermal energy potential signaling the first regulatory step needed to see any future developments to fruition.

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