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CanGEA compiles member projects database
In Canada, the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) has released a database of member projects. The report outlines all the various CanGEA member projects under development around the world. According to the report CanGEA members are currently working on more than 70 projects under development representing more than 1,400 MW, and nearly 2,000 MW of [...]
Spallation drilling technique would reduce geothermal costs
In California, an improved drilling method called spallation, which would benefit deep geothermal exploration, is under test. Funded by Google, Potter Drilling of Redwood City is the company taking the lead on the technology, made necessary by the very hard rock often encountered in geothermal prospecting. Jeanne Roberts of EnergyBoom recently wrote a terrific covering [...]
DOE to offer webinar on online geographic information systems
In Washington DC, the DOE’s Technical Assistance Project for state and local officials will offer an online seminar to instruct participants how to use online maps to download renewable energy data for a particular location. There will also be geographic information systems tools that are available online to inform users about renewable energy information projects. [...]
Next World Geothermal Congress to be held in Melbourne
In Indonesia, Melbourne was announced as the next city to host the World Geothermal Congress. Australia’s Energy and Resources Minister Peter Batchelor welcomed the official handover via video link to Bali. The World Geothermal Congress is held every five years and is organized by the International Geothermal Association. The event was secured by the Melbourne [...]
Schlumberger acquires geothermal consulting services company
In Texas, Schlumberger announced the acquisition of GeothermEx Inc., a California-based global provider of geothermal consulting services. The acquired team now operates as an integrated part of Schlumberger Geothermal Services, covering the full spectrum of resource exploration, development and production services. Sanjaya Sood, vice president, Schlumberger Geothermal Services said “With the addition of GeothermEx our [...]
New Rockwall Holdings looking to land drilling for expansion
In California, Westmoore Holdings, Inc. has changed its name to Rockwall Holdings, Inc. and entered into a Letter of Intent to purchase Resource Energy, a land drilling service provider, as part of a diversification strategy. RKWL will purchase Resource Energy for $200,000 and will assume $1,000,000 of that company’s debt. Following the acquisition, Rockwall will [...]
2010 UC Davis geothermal forum agenda set
In California, UC Davis has released a draft agenda for the 2010 California Geothermal Forum. Jay Nathwani, acting manager of the DOE’s Geothermal Technologies Program will deliver the keynote address and Mary Nichols, Chairwoman, California Air Resources Board will keynote the afternoon session. Among the list of topics for the one-day event are: the Role [...]
GEA to host global geothermal showcase and forum
In Washington, DC, the GEA announced a one-day “Global Geothermal Showcase and Forum” to be held in Washington on Friday, May 21, 2010. The event will provide a showcase of current geothermal projects and policies in the U.S. and around the world. The day’s agenda will include presentations and panel discussions by U.S. and international [...]
Geothermal turbine to find use in solar installation
In Hawaii, Pacific Light & Power is set build a 10 MW solar thermal plant that will use a turbine traditionally used in geothermal systems. The heat requirements and the size of typical solar thermal fields mean that they can only be built economically in places where the sun shines nearly every day, there is [...]
ElectraTherm takes United Technologies director as CEO
In Nevada, ElectraTherm, Inc. said that John Fox has joined the company as chief executive officer. Fox was Director and General Manager of the Organic Rankine Cycle business at United Technologies Corp.’s Pratt & Whitney Power Systems Division. Under Fox’s management, the PureCycle program drove the ORC technology from the development phase through to successful [...]
