GRC Bulletin - January/February 2020
GRC Bulletin - Vol. 49 No 1 - January February 2020 from Geothermal Resources Council
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Thursday, March 5, 2020
Global: Geothermal Magazine Now Available
GRC Bulletin - January/February 2020
Volume 49, No. 1 of the internationally-renowned geothermal energy magazine is now available - Usually only available as a benefit for GRC Members only it can be downloaded for free for a short time only!
In this issue:
In this issue:
- President’s Message, by Andy Sabin
- Executive Director's Message, by William Pettitt
- Communication from the GRC, by Ian Crawford
- Inside Geothermal: North America, Central & South America, Australasia, Asia, Africa, Europe, Education, Science & Technology, Climate Change, by Ian Crawford
- Plaine de Garonne Energies (PGE): A New Geothermal District Heating in Bordeaux, France, by Delphine Patriarche, et al
- Geothermal Energy in the Era of Artificial Intelligence, by Luis Ruano
- The Vikings & Geothermal Iceland, by Susan Fox Hodgson
- An Introduction to the GRC Student Committee: Progress and Plans for 2020, by the GRC Student Committee
- In Memoriam - Brian Berard, Mike Shook and John Pritchett
- Publications, Websites, Videos & Maps
- Calendar of Events
Over sixty (60) pages of essential news and information is immediately available to GRC members only. Don't miss out! Become a GRC Member and be informed.
United Kingdom: Testing About to Begin at United Downs Deep Geothermal Power Project
Update from United Downs Deep Geothermal Power Project (UDDGP)
We have now finished constructing a water storage pond that will allow us to carry out further tests on our deep well UD-1. We need this facility to store water that we produce from the well so that it can be allowed to cool and analysed before either being re-injected or disposed of offsite.
We are in the process now of mobilising a ‘workover’ drilling rig to the site in late March to remove a temporary downhole packer from UD-1, carry out some more downhole ‘logging’ measurements, attempt to collect sidewall cores and carry out the production test.
The workover rig is much smaller than the one we used for drilling the wells; about half the mast height and less equipment on the ground, but it will still be worth seeing and we will hold a public drop-in session while it is here.
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We are in the process now of mobilising a ‘workover’ drilling rig to the site in late March to remove a temporary downhole packer from UD-1, carry out some more downhole ‘logging’ measurements, attempt to collect sidewall cores and carry out the production test.
The workover rig is much smaller than the one we used for drilling the wells; about half the mast height and less equipment on the ground, but it will still be worth seeing and we will hold a public drop-in session while it is here.
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Netherlands: Geothermal Heat Lab Opens in Rijswijk
Rijswijk Centre for Sustainable Geo-energy geopend - Rijswijk Center for Sustainable Geo-energy opened (News Release)
Innovatielab RCSG biedt bedrijfsleven mogelijkheden onderzoek aardwarmte - Innovation lab RCSG offers business opportunities to research geothermal heat
Op donderdag 5 maart 2020 is het ‘Rijswijk Centre for Sustainable Geo-energy’ (RCSG) geopend. Het RCSG is een uniek fieldlab waar aardwarmteprojecten op ware schaal getest kunnen worden. Aardwarmte kan een belangrijke rol spelen in de energietransitie; in 2050 kunnen we met aardwarmte in een kwart van de warmtebehoefte in Nederland voorzien. Om die ontwikkeling te versnellen, hebben het Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Energie Beheer Nederland, Provincie Zuid-Holland, Gemeente Rijswijk en TNO het RCSG opgericht.
(From Google Translate) The 'Rijswijk Center for Sustainable Geo-energy ' (RCSG) was opened on Thursday 5 March 2020 . The RCSG is a unique field lab where geothermal heat projects can be tested on a real scale. Geothermal heat can play an important role in the energy transition; in 2050, geothermal energy will provide a quarter of the heat demand in the Netherlands. To speed up this development, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate, Energy Management of the Netherlands, Province of South Holland, Municipality of Rijswijk and TNO have set up the RCSG.
Innovatielab RCSG biedt bedrijfsleven mogelijkheden onderzoek aardwarmte - Innovation lab RCSG offers business opportunities to research geothermal heat(From Google Translate) The 'Rijswijk Center for Sustainable Geo-energy ' (RCSG) was opened on Thursday 5 March 2020 . The RCSG is a unique field lab where geothermal heat projects can be tested on a real scale. Geothermal heat can play an important role in the energy transition; in 2050, geothermal energy will provide a quarter of the heat demand in the Netherlands. To speed up this development, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate, Energy Management of the Netherlands, Province of South Holland, Municipality of Rijswijk and TNO have set up the RCSG.
Turkey: GMK Enerji Announces New Geothermal Power Plant Project
New Geothermal Power Project Announced in Denizli Province (GMK Enerji)
GMK Enerji of İzmir, Turkey has announced that a new geothermal power plant will be installed at Emirler Enerji Elektrik Üretim Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.'s operating license in the Sarayköy district of Denizli province.
An agreement for power plant design, mechanical and electrical balance of plant (BOP) projects, automation projects and Owner's Engineering services contract has been signed between Emirler Energy and GMK Energy for Emirler GEPP.
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An agreement for power plant design, mechanical and electrical balance of plant (BOP) projects, automation projects and Owner's Engineering services contract has been signed between Emirler Energy and GMK Energy for Emirler GEPP.
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Nicaragua: Production at San Jacinto Geothermal Power Plant Bounces Back after Well Expansion
Polaris Infrastructure Announces 2019 Year End Results (News Release)
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| (Courtesy Polaris Infrastructure) |
Polaris Infrastructure Inc., a Toronto-based company engaged in the operation, acquisition and development of renewable energy projects in Latin America, is pleased to report its audited financial and operating results for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Highlights include delivering a consolidated 570,934 MWhrs (net) from the geothermal facility in Nicaragua (the "San Jacinto facility") and hydroelectric facilities in Peru, compared with a consolidated 548,510 MWhrs (net) in 2018.
During the three months period ended December 31, 2019, the San Jacinto facility produced 59.9 MW average (net), compared to 64.9 MW average (net) in the same quarter of 2018 and compared to 60.2 MW average (net) for the third quarter of 2019. The decrease in San Jacinto's net power generation was mainly the result of the fact that well SJ 12-5 had only been online since April 2018 and geothermal fields can take between 12 to 18 months to stabilize after new large wells are brought into production.
During the first half of 2019, San Jacinto production benefited from lower than expected downtime and additional steam flows resulting from new wells connected in the first half of 2018; however, over the second half of the year production at the plant decreased due to expected natural decline coupled with cyclical behavior in certain wells, compared to 2018. We are noticing a stabilization in the field and production in the first quarter to date has marginally increased from the third and fourth quarters of 2019.
USA, California: High-Temperature Well Cementing and Integrity Workshop - Discount on Hotel Rooms Ends March 15
High-Temperature Well Cementing and Integrity Workshop (News Release)
March 30 - April 1
Wyndham San Diego Bayside, San Diego, California, USA
The reserved room block at the discounted rate is now available until March 15 - Make your reservation now!
Given the ongoing news coverage around the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and questions around US travel and events, we want to touch base on the upcoming GRC/SPE High-Temperature Cementing Workshop.
At this time, we are not planning to cancel or reschedule the Workshop.
In addition to monitoring guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), we have checked in with the broader convention and event industry, and it appears most events around our Workshop time-frame are still moving forward as planned. We have also been informed of the proactive measures of heightened cleanliness and sanitation steps by our host facility, The Wyndham Bayside Hotel, San Diego, California. All of this information has led us to our current position: our Workshop is still on as planned.
Of course, we understand everyone’s circumstances are different, so please use your best judgment to determine if you should attend the Workshop. If anyone can not come due to the virus or travel restrictions they should let us know asap.
We will continue to monitor the situation regarding COVID-19 closely and send regular updates as appropriate. If you have questions around workshop attendance, please let us know. If you would like to learn more about the spread of the virus and protective measures, International SOS provides some excellent resources.
March 30 - April 1
Wyndham San Diego Bayside, San Diego, California, USA
Given the ongoing news coverage around the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and questions around US travel and events, we want to touch base on the upcoming GRC/SPE High-Temperature Cementing Workshop.
At this time, we are not planning to cancel or reschedule the Workshop.
In addition to monitoring guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), we have checked in with the broader convention and event industry, and it appears most events around our Workshop time-frame are still moving forward as planned. We have also been informed of the proactive measures of heightened cleanliness and sanitation steps by our host facility, The Wyndham Bayside Hotel, San Diego, California. All of this information has led us to our current position: our Workshop is still on as planned.
Of course, we understand everyone’s circumstances are different, so please use your best judgment to determine if you should attend the Workshop. If anyone can not come due to the virus or travel restrictions they should let us know asap.
We will continue to monitor the situation regarding COVID-19 closely and send regular updates as appropriate. If you have questions around workshop attendance, please let us know. If you would like to learn more about the spread of the virus and protective measures, International SOS provides some excellent resources.
USA, Texas: More Information about the New Geothermal Entrepreneurship Organization
University of Texas Initiative Goes Deeper on Geothermal (National Driller)
Imagine a “green” energy future. Now imagine an army of drillers from the oil and gas industry working hard to make that future a reality.
That’s the concept driving the new Geothermal Entrepreneurship Organization (GEO) in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. GEO started last year with a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. It aims to be an “integrator” for deep, high-pressure geothermal systems in Texas and beyond. The group seeks to foster the development and commercialization of technologies that effectively and inexpensively drill to depths up to 30,000 feet and in temperatures over 350 degrees. Meeting that goal means the feasibility of powering grids anywhere in the world through geothermal energy, not just in hot spots where requisite temperatures sit relatively close to the surface.
To find out more, we spoke with Jamie Beard, executive director of GEO, and Eric van Oort, a professor in the Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering and a co-investigator for the group.
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From the Global Geothermal News archives:
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| Jamie C. Beard, Esq., Executive Director, GEO |
That’s the concept driving the new Geothermal Entrepreneurship Organization (GEO) in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. GEO started last year with a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. It aims to be an “integrator” for deep, high-pressure geothermal systems in Texas and beyond. The group seeks to foster the development and commercialization of technologies that effectively and inexpensively drill to depths up to 30,000 feet and in temperatures over 350 degrees. Meeting that goal means the feasibility of powering grids anywhere in the world through geothermal energy, not just in hot spots where requisite temperatures sit relatively close to the surface.
To find out more, we spoke with Jamie Beard, executive director of GEO, and Eric van Oort, a professor in the Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering and a co-investigator for the group.
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From the Global Geothermal News archives:
- Wednesday, December 4, 2019 - USA, Texas: New Geothermal Entrepreneurship Organization Launched at University of Texas at Austin to Help Advance Geothermal Energy Industry
- Wednesday, December 4, 2019 - USA, Texas: Oil Country Academics Call for Development of Geothermal Energy
- Tuesday, January 29, 2019 - USA, Texas: Talk on Geothermal Energy at South bySouthwest Conference & Festival
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Kenya: Menengai Geothermal Steam Used for Drying Cereals
Geothermal firm instals Africa’s first steam cereals dryer (The Star)
Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has installed the first facility in Africa that uses steam to dry cereals.
The semi-commercial dryer at the Menengai Geothermal project has the capacity to dry 20 tonnes of cereals per day. It was funded by the Icelandic International Development Agency.
GDC managing director Johnson ole Nchoe said the corporation will pilot the viability of the drier and then scale it up for commercialisation. Nchoe invited the private sector to consider venturing into direct uses of geothermal energy, arguing it helps to cut costs of energy and reduces emissions.
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The semi-commercial dryer at the Menengai Geothermal project has the capacity to dry 20 tonnes of cereals per day. It was funded by the Icelandic International Development Agency.
GDC managing director Johnson ole Nchoe said the corporation will pilot the viability of the drier and then scale it up for commercialisation. Nchoe invited the private sector to consider venturing into direct uses of geothermal energy, arguing it helps to cut costs of energy and reduces emissions.
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Poland, Iceland: Presidents Agree to Cooperate on Geothermal Energy
Poland, Iceland to work together on geothermal energy: president (Polskie Radio)
Poland and Iceland are ready to explore opportunities to work together in tapping into geothermal energy, the Polish president has said.
Andrzej Duda was speaking after talks with his visiting Icelandic counterpart Guðni Jóhannesson in Warsaw on Tuesday.
Duda told reporters that Poland had “huge deposits of geothermal energy,” while Iceland was a European leader in harnessing such energy.
"There are major prospects for cooperation in this area," Duda declared.
He also said that geothermal energy was an important source of potential supplies for Poland as the country sought to modify its energy mix in favour of renewables in line with the European Union’s climate protection policy.
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| Poland's Andrzej Duda and Iceland's Guðni Th. Jóhannesson during a joint news conference in Warsaw on Tuesday. Photo: PAP/Paweł Supernak |
Andrzej Duda was speaking after talks with his visiting Icelandic counterpart Guðni Jóhannesson in Warsaw on Tuesday.
Duda told reporters that Poland had “huge deposits of geothermal energy,” while Iceland was a European leader in harnessing such energy.
"There are major prospects for cooperation in this area," Duda declared.
He also said that geothermal energy was an important source of potential supplies for Poland as the country sought to modify its energy mix in favour of renewables in line with the European Union’s climate protection policy.
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Norway: Opportunity for Researcher in Simulation of Governing Processes in Superheated and Supercritical Geothermal Systems
Employment - PhD position in applied and computational mathematics – porous media (University of Bergen)
There is a vacancy for a PhD position in applied and computational mathematics at the Department of Mathematics. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with compulsory other work (e.g. teaching duties at the Department).
The position is part of the project ‘Simulation of governing processes in superheated and supercritical geothermal systems: mathematical models, numerical methods and field data. (SiGS)’, financed by the Research Council of Norway and Equinor.
More Information and Apply.........
The position is part of the project ‘Simulation of governing processes in superheated and supercritical geothermal systems: mathematical models, numerical methods and field data. (SiGS)’, financed by the Research Council of Norway and Equinor.
More Information and Apply.........
Education: Latest Issue of International Journal of Geothermal Research and its Applications
Geothermics - Volume 85 , May 2020
Under the auspices of the Geothermal Resources Council, The International Geothermal Association and the CNR-Instituto di Geoscienze e Georisose
Under the auspices of the Geothermal Resources Council, The International Geothermal Association and the CNR-Instituto di Geoscienze e Georisose
- Editorial Board
- Smectite quantification in hydrothermally altered volcanic rocks by Léa Lévy, Thráinn Fridriksson, Nathaniel Findling, Bruno Lanson, ... Benoit Gibert
- A combined thermo-mechanical drilling technology for deep geothermal and hard rock reservoirs by Edoardo Rossi, Shahin Jamali, Volker Wittig, Martin O. Saar, Philipp Rudolf von Rohr
- Analysis of gravity data to delineate structural features controlling the Eburru geothermal system in Kenya by Justus Maithya, Yasuhiro Fujimitsu, Jun Nishijima
- Modelling acid stimulation in the enhanced geothermal system of Soultz-sous-Forêts (Alsace, France) by Yann Lucas, Viet V. Ngo, Alain Clément, Bertrand Fritz, Gerhard Schäfer
Global: 2020 GRC Geothermal Scholarship Awards Announced
Geothermal Resources Council Announces Scholarships (News Release)
Total of $14,000 in educational awards to be given to eight students in the global geothermal energy community
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is pleased to announce the availability of the 2020 GRC Scholarship Awards.
To qualify for any of these awards a student must be a GRC member (student memberships are only $20 per year). Selection of recipients will be based upon a variety of factors, including the individual’s academic record, student activities, geothermal industry experience, and career goals.
The following awards are available:
For application instructions and other details see the announcement on the GRC website at: https://geothermal.org/students.html#scholarships
Please direct questions regarding the scholarship awards to: Brian Schmidt, bschmidt@geothermal.org or 530-758-2360, ext. 104
Total of $14,000 in educational awards to be given to eight students in the global geothermal energy community
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| Some of last year's winners. |
To qualify for any of these awards a student must be a GRC member (student memberships are only $20 per year). Selection of recipients will be based upon a variety of factors, including the individual’s academic record, student activities, geothermal industry experience, and career goals.
The following awards are available:
- Five (5) Marcelo Lippmann Graduate Scholarship Awards of $2500 – to be eligible for one of these awards, the candidate must be enrolled in a graduate-level program at an accredited academic institution at the time of the award (Fall 2020). If selected, each recipient is required to submit a paper on his/her research (or research progress) to be published in the GRC Transactions and deliver results at the meeting as either a poster or oral presentation. If the recipient presents in the year of the award then the full $2500 is awarded at that time; if the recipient defers to present/publish the following year then $750 is withheld until the following year when the recipient presents.
- Three (3) GRC Undergraduate Scholarship Awards of $500 – to be eligible for one of these awards, the candidate must be a third or fourth year undergraduate at an accredited academic institution at the time of the award (Fall 2020).
For application instructions and other details see the announcement on the GRC website at: https://geothermal.org/students.html#scholarships
Please direct questions regarding the scholarship awards to: Brian Schmidt, bschmidt@geothermal.org or 530-758-2360, ext. 104
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
USA, California: High-Temperature Well Cementing and Integrity Workshop Still On as Planned
High-Temperature Well Cementing and Integrity Workshop (News Release)
March 30 - April 1
Wyndham San Diego Bayside, San Diego, California, USA
Still on as planned.
Given the ongoing news coverage around the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and questions around US travel and events, we want to touch base on the upcoming GRC/SPE High-Temperature Cementing Workshop.
At this time, we are not planning to cancel or reschedule the Workshop.
In addition to monitoring guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), we have checked in with the broader convention and event industry, and it appears most events around our Workshop time-frame are still moving forward as planned. We have also been informed of the proactive measures of heightened cleanliness and sanitation steps by our host facility, The Wyndham Bayside Hotel, San Diego, California. All of this information has led us to our current position: our Workshop is still on as planned.
Of course, we understand everyone’s circumstances are different, so please use your best judgment to determine if you should attend the Workshop. If anyone can not come due to the virus or travel restrictions they should let us know asap.
We will continue to monitor the situation regarding COVID-19 closely and send regular updates as appropriate. If you have questions around workshop attendance, please let us know. If you would like to learn more about the spread of the virus and protective measures, International SOS provides some excellent resources.
March 30 - April 1
Wyndham San Diego Bayside, San Diego, California, USA
Still on as planned.
Given the ongoing news coverage around the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and questions around US travel and events, we want to touch base on the upcoming GRC/SPE High-Temperature Cementing Workshop.
At this time, we are not planning to cancel or reschedule the Workshop.
In addition to monitoring guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), we have checked in with the broader convention and event industry, and it appears most events around our Workshop time-frame are still moving forward as planned. We have also been informed of the proactive measures of heightened cleanliness and sanitation steps by our host facility, The Wyndham Bayside Hotel, San Diego, California. All of this information has led us to our current position: our Workshop is still on as planned.
Of course, we understand everyone’s circumstances are different, so please use your best judgment to determine if you should attend the Workshop. If anyone can not come due to the virus or travel restrictions they should let us know asap.
We will continue to monitor the situation regarding COVID-19 closely and send regular updates as appropriate. If you have questions around workshop attendance, please let us know. If you would like to learn more about the spread of the virus and protective measures, International SOS provides some excellent resources.
Global: Opportunity for Students to Serve the Geothermal Community
GRC Seeking Students for 2020 Student Committee (News Release)
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is looking for dedicated students to represent their peers on a student committee that will have a direct say in association matters. The Student Committee is a legitimate committee of the GRC Board of Directors and provides a voice for the student members of the GRC.
From this committee, one student will be selected to act as student representative to the Board of Directors. This representative will attend all board meetings with travel expenses paid by the GRC.
The student committee consists of current students worldwide that are interested in renewable energy, particularly in the geothermal industry. Any student of any curriculum is invited to join; it is not only for science based majors.
Advantages of being on the GRC Student Committee:
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is looking for dedicated students to represent their peers on a student committee that will have a direct say in association matters. The Student Committee is a legitimate committee of the GRC Board of Directors and provides a voice for the student members of the GRC.From this committee, one student will be selected to act as student representative to the Board of Directors. This representative will attend all board meetings with travel expenses paid by the GRC.
The student committee consists of current students worldwide that are interested in renewable energy, particularly in the geothermal industry. Any student of any curriculum is invited to join; it is not only for science based majors.
Advantages of being on the GRC Student Committee:
- Direct interaction with leaders of the geothermal industry.
- A platform to develop or present ideas to the GRC and the geothermal industry.
- Assist in advancing the industry for future development.
- Average time dedication is 5 hrs per month.
- Attend monthly conference calls with the student committee.
- Contribute to discussions and projects.
- Participate in sub-committee duties and responsibilities:
- Annual Meeting Sub-committee – Help organize, set up, staff, and develop student events at the GRC Annual Meeting held every fall.
- Article Sub-committee – Write geothermal articles from a student perspective to be published in the bi-monthly GRC Bulletin.
- Fund Raising Sub-committee – Develop ways to fund raise for future student activities and events.
- Chapters / Bylaws Sub-committee – Maintain standard practices for students and student chapters. Assist student chapters in various activities from formation to fundraising and beyond.
Global: Geothermal Photo Contest
The Geothermal Resources Council 2020 Photo Contest (News Release)
Winners will be announced at the GRC Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada, USA.
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is pleased to announce this year’s Geothermal Photo Contest. The contest serves to showcase the talent of the geothermal community as well as the beauty and intrigue found in every aspect of the geothermal industry.
The winners will be announced and prominently displayed at the GRC Annual Meeting & Expo being held in Reno, Nevada, USA from October 18-21.
Geothermal provides our communities long-term jobs and economic benefits while supplying low-cost, low-impact energy with innovative technologies. For the 2020 photo contest, GRC is soliciting submissions in 3 categories that help raise awareness of the benefits of geothermal energy:
More information on the GRC Geothermal Photo Contest, including a Submission Form, can be found on the GRC Annual Meeting & Expo website.
The deadline for submissions is July 31, 2020.
Winners will be announced at the GRC Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada, USA.
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is pleased to announce this year’s Geothermal Photo Contest. The contest serves to showcase the talent of the geothermal community as well as the beauty and intrigue found in every aspect of the geothermal industry.
The winners will be announced and prominently displayed at the GRC Annual Meeting & Expo being held in Reno, Nevada, USA from October 18-21.
Geothermal provides our communities long-term jobs and economic benefits while supplying low-cost, low-impact energy with innovative technologies. For the 2020 photo contest, GRC is soliciting submissions in 3 categories that help raise awareness of the benefits of geothermal energy:
- Jobs: Providing long-term, wage earning jobs
- Low Impact: Providing low geographic impact, water use & emissions
- Innovation: Showcasing research & development of new technologies
More information on the GRC Geothermal Photo Contest, including a Submission Form, can be found on the GRC Annual Meeting & Expo website.
The deadline for submissions is July 31, 2020.
United Kingdom: Government Plans Changes to the Renewable Energy Contracts for Difference (CfD) Scheme
UK proposes CfD structure changes, reintroduces onshore wind and solar (Renewables Now)
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| (Courtesy CIA.gov) |
The UK government on Monday unveiled certain changes it plans to make to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, including reopening the process to established technologies such as onshore wind and solar photovoltaic (PV).
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) released a consultation that invites views on the structure of the next allocation round, which is expected to open in 2021. Some of the amendments include: making changes to the competition structure design; extending the delivery deadline until March 31, 2030; classifying floating offshore wind as a separate technology with a distinct administrative strike price; and excluding new coal-to-biomass conversions from future rounds of the scheme.
The current structure design of the scheme involves grouping the competing technologies in two pots, categorising them as “established” and “less-established.” Pot 1 includes: onshore wind and solar PV above 5 MW; energy-from-waste projects with combined heat and power (CHP); hydro above 5 MW but below 50 MW; coal-to-biomass conversions; landfill gas and sewage gas. Pot 2, in turn, is dedicated to offshore wind; remote island wind above 5 MW; wave; tidal stream; advanced conversion technologies (ACT); anaerobic digestion (AD) above 5 MW; as well as dedicated biomass with CHP and geothermal.
One proposal is to keep this structure, only excluding coal-to-biomass conversions from Pot 1 and adding floating offshore wind in Pot 2. However, there is also an alternative option that involves the creation of a third pot to include only offshore wind.
In this case, Pot 1 will include: onshore wind and solar PV above 5 MW; energy from waste with CHP; hydro between 5 MW and 50 MW; landfill gas and sewage gas. Pot 2 will concern less established technologies such as: ACT; AD above 5 MW; dedicated biomass with CHP; floating offshore wind; geothermal; remote island wind above 5 MW; tidal stream; and wave. As already mentioned, the third plot will be dedicated to offshore wind.
Sweden: Large Geothermal District Heating Network Planned for Malmö
E.ON to build deep geothermal power plants to heat Swedish homes (ReCharge)
E.ON plans to drill five to seven kilometres into the ground at Malmö to tap into maximum temperatures of 160 degrees Celsius to be fed directly into the district heating network of Sweden’s third-largest city.
The German utility is currently investigating the geological conditions through test boreholes. If all goes according to plan, the plant will supply the renewable heat to district heating customers from 2022.
E.ON hopes to have built five geothermal power plants in Malmö by 2028, each with an installed capacity of 50MWth (thermal megawatt).
“E.ON’s goal is to supply Swedish customers with 100% renewable and recovered energy. With deep geothermal energy, we’re tapping into a new energy source that can ensure renewable production in the long term,” E.ON Sweden chief executive Marc Hoffmann said.
“Deep geothermal energy is resource-efficient, emission free, noise-free and space saving, making it one of the best solutions for urban energy systems of the future.”
E.ON claims its pilot project is among Europe’s first geothermal power plants to extract geothermal energy from depths of several kilometres on an industrial scale.
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The German utility is currently investigating the geological conditions through test boreholes. If all goes according to plan, the plant will supply the renewable heat to district heating customers from 2022.
E.ON hopes to have built five geothermal power plants in Malmö by 2028, each with an installed capacity of 50MWth (thermal megawatt).
“E.ON’s goal is to supply Swedish customers with 100% renewable and recovered energy. With deep geothermal energy, we’re tapping into a new energy source that can ensure renewable production in the long term,” E.ON Sweden chief executive Marc Hoffmann said.
“Deep geothermal energy is resource-efficient, emission free, noise-free and space saving, making it one of the best solutions for urban energy systems of the future.”
E.ON claims its pilot project is among Europe’s first geothermal power plants to extract geothermal energy from depths of several kilometres on an industrial scale.
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USA, Washington DC: Geothermal Resources Council Joins Support for the American Energy Innovation Act.
To The Members of The United States Senate
[Latest Action: Senate - 03/02/2020 Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 3.]
We are writing to urge you to support S. 2657 the American Energy Innovation Act.
Our diverse organizations recognize and agree that climate change is an important national priority that demands Congressional attention. While we may not agree on everything, we believe there is much common ground upon which all sides of the debate can come together to begin to address climate change, promote American technological leadership, and foster continued economic growth. In particular, there is a growing consensus that the development and
commercialization of new technologies are important factor s that will determine how quickly and at what cost greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced.
The American Energy Innovation Act will help to do just that. It is the culmination of extensive efforts by a bipartisan group of senators, led by the Energy and Natural Resources Committee to develop practical legislative solutions that will accelerate these breakthroughs and enable adoption of lower emitting and more efficient technologies. More will need to be done to meet the climate challenge, but thanks to their leadership and commitment, Congress now has its best opportunity in more than a decade to enact significant energy legislation.
Accordingly, we strongly urge you to support this bill and we stand ready to work with you to ensure ultimate enactment of climate and energy innovation legislation in 2020.
Sincerely,
Geothermal Resource Council, and the following companies:
[Latest Action: Senate - 03/02/2020 Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 3.]
We are writing to urge you to support S. 2657 the American Energy Innovation Act.
commercialization of new technologies are important factor s that will determine how quickly and at what cost greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced.
The American Energy Innovation Act will help to do just that. It is the culmination of extensive efforts by a bipartisan group of senators, led by the Energy and Natural Resources Committee to develop practical legislative solutions that will accelerate these breakthroughs and enable adoption of lower emitting and more efficient technologies. More will need to be done to meet the climate challenge, but thanks to their leadership and commitment, Congress now has its best opportunity in more than a decade to enact significant energy legislation.
Accordingly, we strongly urge you to support this bill and we stand ready to work with you to ensure ultimate enactment of climate and energy innovation legislation in 2020.
Sincerely,
Geothermal Resource Council, and the following companies:
Monday, March 2, 2020
USA, Nevada: Good Video Explaining Geothermal Energy near City of Reno
Video - Steamboat geothermal facility near Reno (BLM Nevada on Twitter)
There will be a field trip to the Steamboat geothermal facility from the 2020 GRC Annual Meeting & Expo, October 18-21 at the Peppermill Resort Spa, Reno, Nevada.
#MineralMonday clip from @UNRScience talking all things #geothermal in Nevada. Check it out! This field trip is at the Steamboat geothermal facility that is a permitted lease managed by @blmnv. #energy #renewable #engineers #SilverState pic.twitter.com/T2BcGSnL98— Bureau of Land Management- Nevada (@blmnv) March 2, 2020
There will be a field trip to the Steamboat geothermal facility from the 2020 GRC Annual Meeting & Expo, October 18-21 at the Peppermill Resort Spa, Reno, Nevada.
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