A round-up of this week's geothermal energy news.......
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Monday, October 30
Canada: Geothermal Energy Company Alterra Power Corp. Sold - Alterra Power has a 54% stake in the 54 MW (Net Installed Capacity) Reykjanes (1&2) geothermal power plant and a 54% stake in the 49 MW (Net Installed Capacity) Svartsengi geothermal power plant which includes a a 30% stake in the Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa and Resort.
Climate Change: Record Level of Carbon Dioxide Measured Last Year - Last year's increase was 50% higher than the average of the past 10 years.
Australia: Swimming Pool Heated by Geothermal Opens in Perth - The geothermal water is used to heat the Lap pool to 27°C the Leisure pool to 32°C as well as the domestic water, used by the pool's kiosk, showers, toilets and tenancies.
Tuesday, October 31
Science & Technology: Patent Awarded for Methods for Thermalsiphoning Supercritical CO2 Within a Geothermal Formation - Thermosiphoning is maximized by maintaining a pressure between 1400-4000 psia, an injection temperature in a range from 50-200 C and a production temperature in a range from 150-600 where injection temperature and the production temperature differ by at least 50.degree. C.
Wednesday, November 1
Canada: British Columbia Utilities Commission Alternative to Hydro Project Includes 81 MW Geothermal - The Panel believes increasingly viable alternative energy sources such as wind, geothermal and industrial curtailment could provide similar benefits to ratepayers as the Site C project with an equal or lower Unit Energy Cost.
Philippines: 600 GWh Achieved by 20 MW Maibarara Geothermal Power Plant - A milestone level of generation of 600 gigawatt hours (GWh) has been reached by the 20 MW Maibarara geothermal power facility, according to the PetroEnergy Resources Corporation, the major equity holder firm in the project’s corporate vehicle.
Thursday, November 2
USA: Forest Service Wants to Develop Geothermal Energy - Another recommendation would require officials in national forests with high geothermal potential to consider geothermal leasing and development in their forest plans.
New Zealand: Seequent is New Name for Leapfrog Software Company - New Zealand company ARANZ Geo announced today that the company is changing its name to Seequent.
USA: Tax Credits for Geothermal Energy Could return in Tax Overhaul Bill - The bill also adds tax credits for other energy sources, such as geothermal, small-scale wind and fuel cells that were left out of a 2015 budget and spending deal.
Friday, November 3
Europe: $246 Million Funding Available for Renewable Energy Projects - From today, you can apply for funding in eight energy topics under the 2018-2020 Horizon 2020 Work Programme that are now open for proposal submission.
Indonesia: PLN to Sign PPA for 86 MW from Rantau Dedap Geothermal Power Plant - The second-largest plant located in Rantau Dedap, South Sumatra will use geothermal energy with a capacity of 86 MW.
Chile: Enel Wins 33 MW of New Geothermal Capacity in Tender - The energy awarded to Enel will be provided by a mix of new renewable projects comprising of 116 MWp of solar, 93 MW of wind and 33 MW of geothermal located in the Antofagasta region for a total capacity of 242 MW.
Canada: Project Finds Significant Potential for Geothermal Energy at Mount Meager - The information provided by Geoscience BC today shares and links to raw data, maps, and reports from companies, government agencies, researchers and students who have worked in the area.
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