Friday, August 24, 2018

Geothermal Energy News from Around the World

Global Geothermal News - Weekly Update (Geothermal Resources Council)


A Round-up of this week's international geothermal energy news.......

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Monday, August 20
USA, California: Legislation that Would Require Utilities to Purchase Geothermal Power Moves Forward - Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia successfully advanced AB 893, his proposal supporting geothermal, out of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.

USA, Hawaii: Ormat Receives $7.2 Million in Insurance Proceeds for Drilling Rig Destroyed by Lava at Puna Geothermal Venture - Insurance held by Ormat covers lost profit and property damage up to $100 million but excludes the first 30 days of lost revenue, the company said.

Tuesday, August 21
Netherlands: Vacancy as Professor of Geothermal Engineering - The new Assistant or Associate Professor is expected to conduct research into scientific challenges in the field of geothermal science and engineering.

Wednesday, August 22
Finance: Funding Available for "Proven" Clean Energy Technologies Including Geothermal- European asset management company Capital Dynamics has closed its most recent clean energy funding round at a total of $1.39bn (€1.2bn).

Thursday, August 23
Philippines: Agreement Made to Drill New Production Wells at MakBan and Tiwi Geothermal Power Plants - Under the GRSSA, PGPC will drill 12 new production wells over a six-year period to increase steam availability for the power plant facilities by about 20 percent.

Friday, August 24
Ethiopia: USTDA to Support Development of First 50 MW at Tulu Moye Geothermal Project- The grant will support initial activities toward the development of the first 50 megawatts of the planned 520 megawatt Tulu Moye Geothermal project.

United Kingdom: Vacancy as Professor of Geothermal Energy at Heriot-Watt University- This post, co-funded by the British Geological Survey (BGS), is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and aspiring individual to proactively lead and enhance the development of new, effective, and sustainable collaboration between BGS and the University.

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