Australia:

Geodynamics June 2013 Quarterly Activities Report

From Geodynamics: The major highlights of the quarter were the successful commissioning of the 1 MWe Habanero Pilot Plant and the successful completion of Stage One of the Earn-in Joint Venture agreement with Kentor Energy for the Savo Island Geothermal Power Project.

Following is a summary of highlights from the quarter:

• The 1 MW e Habanero Pilot Plant was successfully commissioned on 30 April 2013 with first EGS power being generated in Australia
• Power plant trial operations progressed successfully including turbine runs and brine reinjection loop reliability test
• A significant milestone was achieved on 24 June 2013 with the power plant operating in standalone mode generating net power without assistance from the Site diesel generator
• Step rate tests were completed to assess reservoir performance parameters
• Completion of an Initial Resource Assessment for Savo Island confirming the presence of a high quality geothermal exploration prospect

Post the quarter:

• A tracer test was initiated at Habanero to measure reservoir size and characteristics
• Geodynamics hosted The Hon. Gary Gray AO , MP, Federal Minister for Resources and Energy at a site tour to observe the operation of the 1MWe Habanero Pilot Plant

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