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This week’s contents:
National News 2
Climate Change Science the Subject of Senate Panel Hearing Members of Congress Sign Letter Supporting Renewable Energy in Tax Reform Senate Could Take up Energy Efficiency Bill This Month DOE Report Considers Climate Change Threats on U.S. Energy Sector NATO Prioritizing RE as DoD Looks at Distributed Generation and Cooperation with BLM Global June Temperatures are Fifth Highest on Record
GEA Member Companies 5
Atlas Copco: New Order will Supply 2 Geothermal Plants in Turkey Calpine: DOE-Funded Geysers Project Finds New Steam at Old Wells
State News 6
WGA 10-Year Energy Plan Supports Geothermal California: More Free Cap-and-Trade Allowances Proposed Massachusetts: Legislation would Extend State Incentives to Geothermal
International News 7
Asia & the Pacific Vanuatu: New Zealand’s Geothermal Guidance Sought
Europe Germany: Taufkirchen Geothermal Plant to Begin Construction Iceland: More Info Needed for Potential Power Cable to Europe
Community Notice Board 8
New This Week Call for Bidders for Geothermal Replacement Parts, East Africa Power Company First Annual Best Student Geologic Map Competition, USGS (deadline Sept. 6) RFP for Long Term Energy Contracts, Connecticut (due August 5) Savannah US Army Corps of Engineers Seeks Rig, Tooling for Geothermal Work (respond by Sept. 30) Install Geothermal Heating/Cooling System, Pennsylvania (respond by July 26)
Featured Notices National Geothermal Academy Returns to Univ. Nevada-Reno (July 8 thru Aug. 2)
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Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) Announces Important Dates USTDA Accepting Project Proposals for Clean Energy Development in Southeast Asia (due July 31) Zayed Future Energy Prize Seeks Submissions (due Aug. 5) EOI Sought for Feasibility Study at Olkaria I (due Aug. 15) Reykjavik Energy Seeks a PhD Student for CO2-REACT (deadline Aug. 31) Women in Geothermal (WING) Sponsorship Opportunities Available GEA Honors Nominations are Open (due Sept. 6) 35th New Zealand Geothermal Workshop Happening in Rotorua, NZ (Nov. 18-20) West Va. Geothermal Start-up Seeks Experienced Individual to Join Management Team RFP for a Renewable Energy Project, Chugach Electric (rolling submissions thru March 31, 2014)
GEA Events 12
Geothermal Energy Expo 2013, Las Vegas, NV (Sept. 29-Oct. 2) GEA Chairing Geothermal Track at Renewable Energy World Conf. & Expo NA, Orlando (Nov. 12-14)
National News
Climate Change Science the Subject of Senate Panel Hearing
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a full committee hearing July 18 on climate change science titled “Climate
Change: It’s Happening Now.” Witnesses included climatologists, oceanographers, meteorologists, and economists expected to outline
the current state of climate science.
Committee ranking member David Vitter (R-La.) criticized Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) for not inviting Obama administration officials to
testify. Boxer responded she had hoped for a scientific discussion and that administration officials would be invited to a hearing later this
fall. She said, “I’m trying to keep politics out of this first hearing and trying to focus in on nonpolitical people who are scientists to give us
an update on the science,” Boxer was quoted. “But we will look at political people in the next round.”
The witnesses were: Dr. Heidi Cullen, Chief Climatologist, Climate Central; Mr. Frank Nutter, President, Reinsurance Association of
America; Mr. KC Golden, Policy Director, Climate Solutions; Ms. Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute for Policy
Research; Dr. Robert P. Murphy, Senior Economist, Institute for Energy Research; Dr. Jennifer Francis, Research Professor, Institute of
Marine and Coastal Sciences, Rutgers University; Dr. Scott Doney, Director, Ocean and Climate Change Institute, Woods Hole
Oceanographic Institution; Dr. Margaret Leinin, Executive Director, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Florida Atlantic University; Dr.
Roger Pielke, Jr., Professor, Center for Science and Technology Policy Research, University of Colorado; Dr. Roy Spencer, Principal
Research Scientist IV, University of Alabama, Huntsville. Archived webcast available. Eenews.net; Epw.senate.gov; Eenews.net
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Members of Congress Sign Letter Supporting Renewable Energy in Tax Reform
Members of Congress are signing a letter in support of renewable energy in tax reform. The letter, written by Reps. Raul Ruiz, Earl
Blumenauer, and Jon Runyan, is addressed to Chairman Camp and Ranking Member Levin. The letter reads:
As the Committee on Was and Means debates tax reform we urge your continued support for renewable energy. With an
estimated 3.4 million green jobs in the U.S., which include renewable energy jobs, the industry needs policy certainty to continue
to create jobs, grow domestic manufacturing, and produce sustainable, American-made energy.
The race to develop renewable energy is widely considered one of the most important areas of economic growth for the 21st
century. According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, investment worldwide in renewable energy totaled over $244 billion last
year. While investment in a number of countries has increased in recent years, the United States saw a 34% decrease in
renewable energy investment last year due to policy uncertainty. Maintaining policies in the tax code that promote investment
in and deployment of renewable energy technologies will help ensure that the American consumer continues to benefit from
renewable energy innovations while also reaping the benefits of a diverse energy economy.
Sources of renewable energy like wind, solar, biogass, geothermal, landfill gas, hydropower, and hydrokinetic energy are critical
to America’s energy future. And renewable energy manufacturing, services and products apply the technological innovations
that will continue to allow the industry to grow. In 2012, the wind energy industry grew by 28%, setting a new installation record
and supporting 80,000 American jobs. Likewise, the U.S. solar market grew by 76% and supported 119,000 American jobs. We
must work together to ensure that the United States leads the way. As you develop tax reform legislation, we urge you to
include policies that promote America’s renewable energy economy.
Senate Could Take up Energy Efficiency Bill This Month
The Senate could take up bipartisan energy-efficiency legislation by month’s end. The measure seeks to “spur the use of energy efficiency
technologies in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of our economy, while also fostering job creation,” and is sponsored by
Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Rob Portman, R-Ohio in the Senate. A Senate aide said the bill could reach floor discussion the week of
July 29. In the House, a similar bill authored by Reps. David McKinley, R-W.Va., and Peter Welch, D-Vt. must still get a hearing in the
Energy and Commerce Committee. Nationaljournal.com; Eenews.net;Shaheen.senate.gov
DOE Report Considers Climate Change Threats on U.S. Energy Sector
A report from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), “U.S. Energy Sector Vulnerabilities to Climate Change and Extreme Weather,” warns
of the risks climate change poses to the energy sector in the United States. DOE assesses impacts from recent weather events on critical
energy and electricity infrastructure, building on the national Climate Action Plan released by President Obama last month.
The outages following Hurricane Sandy were a high-profile disruption on domestic energy supplies, but the DOE also considered less
visible problems. In the last decade, three trends in extreme weather and climate have caused major disruptions: increasing air and water
temperatures; decreasing water availability across regions and seasons; and increasing intensity and frequency of storms, flooding and
sea level rise.
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The report notes implications relevant to the geothermal industry. “Increases in ambient air and water temperatures across the United
States reduce thermal efficiencies of electricity generation from nuclear, coal, natural gas, concentrating solar power (CSP), bioenergy,
and geothermal facilities, which can reduce available capacity and increase fuel consumption by power plants. Higher temperatures
reduce the current carrying capacity and decrease the transmission efficiency of electricity lines. Finally, electricity demand for cooling
increases when temperatures are higher, while demand for heating decreases.”
Additionally, “Increasing temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns will limit water availability in some seasons and some
regions of the United States, which will have implications for thermoelectric power generation, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, CSP,
bioenergy, and geothermal facilities.” Energy.gov; Wri.org
NATO Prioritizing RE as DoD Looks at Distributed Generation and Cooperation with BLM
Supporting renewables in defense operations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) released a statement this week prioritizing
the reduction of defense operations’ energy footprint. “A growing dependence on oil and gas, the progressive exhaustion of fossil fuels,
constant increases in the price of raw materials, threats to the security of energy supplies and concerns about the consequences of
climate change make energy security a major issue,” said the statement from NATO, representing 28 member countries. “The Allies need
to be mindful of the environmental consequences of military activities and minimize the logistical footprint of operations,” NATO said.
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking to increase development of distributed energy sources on its bases, and the geothermal
industry hopes this will include geothermal. On-site energy generation could allow a military base to maintain critical operations “off-
grid” for significant time periods if the grid is disrupted, as well as reduce the DoD energy bill. But as we noted in last week’s newsletter,
the share of geothermal is dropping in DoD’s portfolio — from 74% of their renewable energy installations in 2011 to 49% just a year
later.
The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have taken steps to increase inter-agency cooperation on
renewable energy projects, and signed a memorandum of understanding last August to that effect. The two agencies’ only existing
renewable energy project is the 270-MW geothermal plant at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, Calif. Ray Brady, manager of BLM’s
national renewable energy coordination office, told press that the August agreement only applies to the three pilot projects the two
agencies are working on, which are not geothermal. He added if those are successful, the agreement could be expanded to future
projects.
At China Lake, DoD and BLM sell surplus renewable energy to local utilities, splitting the proceeds. The geothermal plant has been in
continuous operation since 1987 and is DoD’s largest renewable energy project. Federaltimes.com; Ens-newswire.com; Geo-energy.org
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Global June Temperatures are Fifth Highest on Record
By Sustainable Energy Coalition, source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration -- The combined average temperature over
global land and ocean surfaces for June 2013 tied with 2006 as the fifth highest on record, at 1.15°F above the 20th century average of
59.9°F. The global land surface temperature was 1.89°F above the 20th century average of 55.9°F, marking the third warmest June on
record. For the ocean, the June global sea surface temperature was 0.86°F above the 20th century average of 61.5°F, the 10th warmest
June on record. The combined global land and ocean average surface temperature for the January–June period (year-to-date) was 1.06°F
above the 20th century average of 56.3°F, tying with 2003 as the seventh warmest such period on record. June 2013 also marked the
37th consecutive June and 340th consecutive month (more than 28 years) with a global temperature above the 20th-century average.
The last below-average June temperature was June 1976, and the last below-average temperature for any month was February 1985.
GEA Member Companies
Atlas Copco: New Order will Supply 2 Geothermal Plants in Turkey
Atlas Copco (STO:ATCOA) (STO:ATCOB) was selected by Çelikler Jeotermal Elektrik Üretim A.Ş. to deliver equipment for two renewable
energy geothermal power plants in Turkey. The order is for four geothermal power trains — two for an expansion of a power plant
project near Pamukören, Turkey; the other two for a new site near the town of Sultanhisar. Total gross capacity of the order is for 80
MW, and when operative the generator trains are expected to deliver some 500 GWh of baseline renewable energy per year — enough
electricity to power around 61,000 households. Stephan Kuhn, President of Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique Business Area told
press: “Winning this order highlights our strong commitment to customer satisfaction – and to delivering the innovative technology that
unlocks geothermal energy’s potential.” Heraldonline.com
Calpine: DOE-Funded Geysers Project Finds New Steam at Old Wells
Calpine Corporation’s Caldwell Ranch Exploration Project is a first-ever achievement to re-open an abandoned steam field. A $5 million
U.S. Department of Energy investment went in to the project to confirm steam at previously abandoned wells at The Geysers geothermal
field in northern California. A proposed power plant has been permitted.
Calpine found 11.4 MW of initial equivalent steam in three wells — 50% more than early estimates — and the company further estimates
Caldwell Ranch could produce up to 45 MWe equivalent of steam. In terms of technology the project was successful in improving
reservoir pressure and well productivity, lowering carbon dioxide concentrations by more than 65%, and utilizing combined data sources
for 3-D modeling.
The project created 43 full-time temporary jobs and tax revenues to Sonoma County and the state of California. Calpine plans to release
second quarter 2013 financial results on Thursday, July 25, 2013. Eere.energy.gov; Marketwatch.com
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State News
WGA 10-Year Energy Plan Supports Geothermal
The Western Governors Association (WGA) released a 10-year energy plan, “10-YEAR ENERGY VISION,” in June 2013. “[The plan] gives us
a pathway forward for success in this country, and we’re going to lead here in the West,” WGA Chairman/Utah Gov. Gary Herbert was
quoted. Herbert led the bipartisan plan which was signed by 19 state governors.
WGA outlines six goals for the coming ten years: achieving energy security, providing a variety of energy sources, increasing energy
efficiency, improving infrastructure, protecting wildlife and the environment, and ensuring Western state leadership in energy education
and innovation.
One of their recommendations is directly related to geothermal development: “Restore financing for the geothermal exploration
program financed by the Department of Energy, along with a sustained research program designed to achieve enhanced geothermal
systems production.” This is included as part of the goal to ensure energy is “clean, affordable and reliable by providing a balanced
portfolio of renewable, non-traditional and traditional resources,” on page 9 of the plan.
Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger indicated greenhouse gas emissions discussion was lacking in the plan. “Climate change is an issue,
whether we like it or not. It’s an issue that has to be addressed,” he was quoted. The Salt Lake Tribune, E&E Publishing, 10-Year Energy
Plan (PDF)
California: More Free Cap-and-Trade Allowances Proposed
California is considering more free allowances in its carbon trading system to industries facing competition from outside the state. The
industries that would be extended free allowances include refineries, metal manufacturers, breweries, food and apparel manufacturers,
and pharmaceutical companies. If adopted by the board in October, industries that were scheduled to start buying their allowances at
auction in 2015 would have until 2018, and at that point will receive 50% to 75% of them for free. Effects of the carbon trading program
on in-state businesses vs out-of-state competitors are uncertain, and reports on the topic are due next year from the California Air
Resources Board.
The nation’s largest carbon trading system held its second auction in February 2013, exceeding expectations at a price of 13.67 per metric
ton of carbon, more than over a dollar of the expected value and raising about $84 million. In early May California released its three-year
Investment Plan for allocating proceeds from the program through 2016. The plan looks to fund clean vehicles, energy efficiency,
renewable power, resource conservation and waste diversion. Eenews.net; Geo-energy.org; Geo-energy.org
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Massachusetts: Legislation would Extend State Incentives to Geothermal
Senate Bill 1593, filed by Sen. Barry Finegold, D-Andover, would encourage geothermal applications in Massachusetts by including
geothermal in state incentives alongside solar, wind, and biogas. New England Renewable Energy Systems president Edward Malloy told
press he estimates about 5,000 geothermal systems in place in Massachusetts. President of Paradigm Partners Michael Hogan told press
the measure, if enacted, would mean his revenues could grow between $500,000 and $1 million, allowing him to hire more
people.Masslive.com
International News
Asia & the Pacific
Vanuatu: New Zealand’s Geothermal Guidance Sought
Vanuatu’s Energy Minister Thomas Laken and a delegation were set to visit New Zealand this week seeking expertise from Waikato
Regional Council as Vanuatu considers its own geothermal energy potential. Principal policy advisor Blair Dickie was quoted in press: “We
can help them with advice on how to develop robust policy that helps give developers certainty whilst ensuring that appropriate
environmental safeguards are in place . . . Getting things right will help contribute to improving living standards in Vanuatu while at the
same time reducing carbon dioxide emissions from using diesel and protecting the environment generally in what is a significant tourist
destination.” Geothermal energy fields developed within the Waikato, New Zealand region include Wairakei, Rotokawa, Mokai, Ohaaki
and Ngatamariki. Waikatoregion.govt.nz
Europe
Germany: Taufkirchen Geothermal Plant to Begin Construction
On July 10, the government of Upper Bavaria in coordination with the district office in Munich confirmed privilege to begin construction
on a geothermal power plant in Taufkirchen. The project is planned by Daldrup & Söhne AG. Purchase agreements for heat have been
closed with the communities of Oberhaching Taufkirchen for 20 MW after completion of the power plant. Dgap.de
Iceland: More Info Needed for Potential Power Cable to Europe
A feasibility report on building a power cable to Europe showed a “considerable degree of uncertainty” in terms of profitability, and a
second study is needed, Industry Minister Ragnheidur Elin Arnadottir was quoted by press in Reykjavik recently. The report showed an
estimated range of 4 billion kronur ($32 million) to 76 billion kronur in expected annual export revenue. “A divide that large can’t be used
as the basis for a firm decision, although it makes for a good first step in information gathering,” Arnadottir said. Bloomberg.com
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Community Notice Board
New This Week
Call for Bidders for Geothermal Replacement Parts, East Africa Power Company
An East African electric utility is planning to procure a list of key replacement parts for their Ormat Combined Cycle Geothermal Power
Plant. They plan to issue a request for proposals for the purchase and supply of these replacement parts, including among others, a 2”
Rupture Disk, Processor for PLC, and centrifugal pump/condensate pump.
The USAID/GEA East Africa Geothermal Partnership Program (EAGP) is seeking to help the African utility company to identify companies
interested in being short listed for the planned RFP. Interested potential bidders should contact Steve Hirsch ([email protected] ),
Program Director of EAGP, for further information, specs and pictures of replacement parts on the list.
First Annual Best Student Geologic Map Competition, USGS (deadline Sept. 6)
The US Geological Survey (USGS) National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) in partnership with The Geological Society of
America (GSA), GSA Foundation, Association of American State Geologists (AASG), American Geosciences Institute (AGI), American
Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG), and the Journal of Maps invite students to participate in the first Best Student Geologic Map
competition, at the GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, in celebration of GSA’s 125th Anniversary and the 125th year of geologic
mapping.
The competition will highlight student research from around the world that utilizes field mapping and the creation of geologic maps as a
major component. The First place student will receive the honor of constructing the Best Student Geologic Map for that year, a Certificate
of Recognition signed by the partner organizations, and a Brunton Compass contributed by the AASG. The student’s name will also be
added to a Best Student Geologic Map plaque that will be posted at USGS Headquarters in Reston, Virginia. The first place map will also
receive a limited run in the Journal of Maps.
Students: email your request for submission to the competition to [email protected] at the U.S. Geological Survey. Deadline is
September 6, 2013. For more information visit Community.geosociety.org
RFP for Long Term Energy Contracts, Connecticut (due August 5)
Public Act 13-303, An Act Concerning Connecticut’s Clean Energy Goals, authorizes large-scale procurement of regional renewable power
by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. As a result, DEEP has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for
long-term energy contracts from solar, wind, biomass and other “Class I” renewable energy projects (*geothermal qualifies) in the New
England region. The procurement process contains policy tools to ensure that this power is obtained at the lowest possible price for
Connecticut ratepayers. Get the RFP (PDF). See also Appendix B to RFP (Excel) and Draft Power Purchase Agreement (PDF)
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Savannah US Army Corps of Engineers Seeks Rig, Tooling for Geothermal Work (respond by Sept. 30)
The Savannah District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a firm fixed price contract to supply
and deliver a Sonic Drill Rig and Various Tooling to Savannah Georgia. The requirement for this anticipated contract is to furnish and
deliver complete and ready for operation one (1) Sonic Drilling Rig with Various Tooling. The items shall be used for rock and soil
sampling, foundation testing, monitoring well installation, geothermal and subsurface exploration work. Response Date: September 30,
2013. Information at Fbo.gov.
Install Geothermal Heating/Cooling System, Pennsylvania (respond by July 26)
A design-build construction solicitation for the ECIP PN 75932 Install Geothermal Heating/Cooling System located at Letterkenny Army
Depot, PA. The project consists of designing and retrofitting up to nine existing (9) buildings with geothermal heat pump heating/cooling
systems to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and save on energy costs. Geothermal wells shall be closed-loop vertical type, and systems shall
be designed for a specified maximum and minimum temperature. The project includes renovations to existing buildings in order to
efficiently distribute the geothermal energy and providing meters to enable measurement and verification by the installation’s
Department of Public Works (DPW). Questions to [email protected] . Response Date: July 26, 2013. Information at Fbo.gov
Featured Notices
National Geothermal Academy Returns to Univ. Nevada-Reno (July 8 thru Aug. 2)
Submitted by NGA — The 2013 National Geothermal Academy’s four week intensive summer course is returning to the University of
Nevada, Reno this summer. The July 8-August 2, 2013 program is offered for 3 credits at either the undergraduate or graduate
level. Instructors this year include Jeff Tester, Michal Moore, Mark Demuth, John McKinsey, Joe Moore, Dave Blackwell, Louis Capuano
III, Louis Capuano Jr, Bill Livesay, Roland Horne, Ronald DiPippo, Brian Anderson, Toni Boyd, and John Lund. Visit Gbcge.org; e-
mail, [email protected] .
Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) Announces Important Dates
Submitted by GRC — The 37th GRC Annual Meeting and GEA Geothermal Energy Expo is scheduled for September 29-October 2, 2013 at
the MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. More information at www.Geothermal.org. The GRC notes Important Deadlines: The
GRC Awards – Seeking the Best in Global Geothermal: Nominations for the 32nd Annual GRC Awards were due Friday, July 12. GRC
Annual Charity Golf Tournament – Register now; Special weekday room rate offer – July 31; GRC 34th Annual Geothermal Amateur
Photography Contest – August 30. Registration for the geothermal event of the year will open in July.
USTDA Accepting Project Proposals for Clean Energy Development in Southeast Asia (due July 31)
Submitted by USTDA – In order to support the U.S.-Asia-Pacific Comprehensive Energy Partnership, USTDA’s programs are available to
foreign project sponsors for energy project development and preparation activities. USTDA will be expanding investments in sustainable
energy projects such as renewable power generation, power grid modernization including smart grid, and unconventional gas
development. If you are a U.S. company working with a foreign project sponsor in Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, or Thailand and
would like your project to be considered for USTDA funding, we encourage you to contact us and submit your project concept by July 31,
2013. To learn more about the Agency’s project development program, visit: http://www.ustda.gov/proposals.
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The U.S.-Asia-Pacific Comprehensive Energy Partnership is a partnership among the U.S. Government, the Asia-Pacific Economic
Cooperation (APEC) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that aims to address one of the most significant
impediments to economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region: the lack of access to reliable energy and power resources. Not only is reliable
access to energy essential for improving livelihoods, it is vital to sustaining growth in the rapidly emerging Asian economies.
With an estimated $9 trillion needed in investment in electricity alone through 2035 to meet growing demand, there is enormous
potential for U.S. goods and services to play an important role in securing the region’s energy future. USTDA stands ready to support U.S.
industry’s involvement in these critical infrastructure projects.
USTDA has supported sustainable energy infrastructure development in Southeast Asia for over 20 years. Through grant assistance to
foreign project sponsors, USTDA supports early project planning activities such as feasibility studies, technical assistance, and pilot
projects that move clean energy projects towards financing and implementation. Contact USTDA for more information: USTDA
Headquarters – (703) 875-4357 // USTDA in Bangkok – +66 (2) 205-5262 // [email protected] ; Henry Steingass – Regional Director for
South and Southeast Asia; Mark Dunn – Regional Manager for Asia, Bangkok Office; Pinsuda Alexander – Country Manager for Southeast
Asia. See also Ustda.gov
Zayed Future Energy Prize Seeks Submissions (due Aug. 5)
Submitted by Zayed Future Energy Prize — Submissions are now open for the 2014 edition of the Zayed Future Energy Prize. The Prize is
an annual $4 million award for excellence and innovation in the fields of renewable energy and sustainability. Over the last five years, the
Prize has honored 21 organizations and individuals for their innovation in renewable energy in the categories of: large corporations; small
and medium enterprise; non-governmental organization; lifetime achievement; and global high schools (distributed amongst 5 schools
from five regions–Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania). Close of nominations for lifetime achievement is July 22, and submissions
close on August 5. Please visit the Prize’s Web site for more information.
EOI Sought for Feasibility Study at Olkaria I (due Aug. 15)
The first unit was commissioned in June 1981, the second unit in November 1982 and the third unit March 1985. The plant has however
experienced normal wear and tear over the 32 years of operation. Besides the wear and tear, the technology which was the basis for
design of the plant has now been overtaken by the latest user friendly and efficient technologies. In addition, most equipment of the
plant is no longer in production (obsolete) thus making acquisition of spare parts difficult. It is in view of the above that KenGen wishes to
engage a consultant to carry out a detailed examination and study of the power plant in its current condition and advice on whether to
rehabilitate, upgrade or retire the power plant and construct a new one.
In order to be-shortlisted the interested bidders must have as a minimum:
i) A track record of relevant experience on geothermal power plants including steam gathering and HV Substations & Transmission
systems, including knowledge of Geothermal Power Plant operations and maintenance of the same;
ii) Undertaken at least two Feasibility study of a geothermal power plant during the last 15 years;
iii) At least 15 years experience in the design and engineering of geothermal power plants and their associated steam field
The EOI (1 Original and 3 copies) will be due by 1400 hours (Kenya time) on Thursday, 15th August, 2013. Contact: Capital Planning &
Strategy Manager, Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited, Stima Plaza III, Kolobot Road, Parklands, P.O. Box 47936 – 00100,
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Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: +254-20-3666427 Fax: +254-20-2248848 Email: [email protected] CC [email protected] ;
[email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; pkimemia@kengen,co.ke; [email protected]
Reykjavik Energy Seeks a PhD Student for CO2-REACT (deadline Aug. 31)
Reykjavik Energy is working towards reducing gas emissions from the Hellisheidi geothermal power plant. Pilot scale CO2-H2S capture
and sequestration has already been carried out at the Hellisheidi geothermal power plant and plans call for up-scaled CCS activities in
2014. OR plans to hire a Ph.D. student to develop reactive transport models of the up-scaled injection activities at Hellisheidi. Funding for
the student will be provided by the CO2-REACT project. For more information please contact: Edda Sif Aradottir at
[email protected] or Einar Gunnlaugsson at [email protected] . Application deadline is August 31st, 2013.
Women in Geothermal (WING) Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Via UC Davis CGEC — The Women in Geothermal (WinG) group will hold its first annual meeting at the GRC/GEA Meeting & Expo in Las
Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, October 1st. The mission of this newly formed group is to promote the education, professional development,
and advancement of women in the geothermal community. At this initial meeting we will elect a steering committee to form programs
and organize activities that the members deem appropriate to work toward achieving these goals. Your or your company’s sponsorship
will help provide the means for these activities to take place over the course of the next year. This is your chance to get in on the ground
floor to help change the trajectory of women’s careers in geothermal. Cgec.geology.ucdavis.edu
GEA Honors Nominations are Open (due Sept. 6)
Nominations are currently being accepted for the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) Honors 2013 awards program. Awards will be
given to GEA member companies in the following categories: Technological Advancement: Awarded to an individual or company that has
developed a new, innovative or pioneering technology to further geothermal development; Environmental Stewardship: Awarded to an
individual or company that has fostered outstanding environmental stewardship through the use of geothermal systems. In conjunction
with the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI); the Economic Development award will be presented to an individual or
company that has made a substantial contribution to the development of local, regional or national markets through the development of
geothermal systems. In the Special Recognition category: Nominations will also be accepted for special recognition of individuals and
companies for outstanding achievement in the geothermal industry (open to GEA members and non-members alike).
Last year’s winners included Enel Green Power North America (Technological Advancement) for its development of the first ever solar-
geothermal hybrid power plant; Ram Power/Polaris Energia (Economic Development) for adding 10% of clean, sustainable, reliable and
indigenous power to Nicaragua’s current power portfolio; and Ormat Technologies, Inc. (Environmental Stewardship) for preserving the
overall environmental integrity and the habitat of the sage grouse, a native bird to the Nevada area. The GEA Honors program deadline
for nominations is September 6. For more information or to submit a nomination, please visit Geo-energy.org.
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35th New Zealand Geothermal Workshop Happening in Rotorua, NZ (Nov. 18-20)
Via the Institute of Earth Science and Engineering — The 35th New Zealand Geothermal Workshop will be held 18-20 November 2013 in
Rotorua, New Zealand in conjunction with the 26th International Applied Geochemistry Symposium. See Geothermalworkshop.co.nz
West Va. Geothermal Start-up Seeks Experienced Individual to Join Management Team
Submitted by William Feimster — A start-up geothermal power company for West Virginia called “Appalachian Geothermal Energy” seeks
someone experienced in Geothermal Energy Projects and power plant operations to become a member of the management team. The
company is in the process of procuring start-up funding. Interested individuals/companies can reply to William Feimster, Appalachian
Geothermal Energy, by e-mail:[email protected]
RFP for a Renewable Energy Project, Chugach Electric (rolling submissions thru March 31, 2014)
Submitted by Chugach Electric Association — Chugach Electric Association, Inc. is soliciting competitive proposals for renewable and zero-
carbon energy sources. Some of Chugach Electric’s key details of the RFP: Eligible projects will range in size from 5 to 50 MW and rely
upon renewable or zero emission fuels or energy sources for electricity production. Chugach is soliciting renewable energy resources
that comply with the Green-e Energy National Standard 2.0 — currently wind, solar, geothermal, certain types of hydropower, certain
biomass, biodiesel and fuel cells powered by renewable fuel (Green-e.org). This RFP is open to submittals at any time during the rolling
review process, which is initially intended to run from April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. The rolling submission deadlines are: June
30, 2013; September 30, 2013; December 30, 2013; and March 31, 2014. Chugach will review projects submitted before each Submission
Deadline prior to the next Submission Deadline. Bidders must indicate their interest and establish themselves on Chugach’s “Renewable
RFP 2013 List” by completing the Expression of Interest form (Appendix B of the RFP) which should be sent via e-mail
to [email protected] . The subject line should read, “(company name) intends to propose RFP 13-05.”
GEA Events
Your company has the opportunity for high visibility at GEA’s events. In addition to providing the financial support needed for GEA to
undertake successful events, sponsors garner extensive coverage through media availabilities in mainstream press outlets. Why Should
You Attend GEA Events? As the national trade association for the geothermal industry, the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) creates
and delivers educational events involving the full range of the geothermal industry, reflecting the dynamic growth of the geothermal
market, and communicating the benefits of geothermal energy. GEA events provide important opportunities to learn and network within
the geothermal community as well as inform and educate companies and organizations outside today’s industry that are interested in
learning more. The revenue generated from GEA events is used to advance the goal “to expand the production and use of geothermal
energy in the U.S. and around the world” through future events, PR and outreach efforts, policy related activities and analysis, internet
publications, and other initiatives designed to help achieve this goal. Only GEA puts your dollars to work in all of these ways to advance
the future of the geothermal energy industry. GEA does not sell your email or postal address to junk mailers or spammers.
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Geothermal Energy Expo 2013, Las Vegas, NV (Sept. 29-Oct. 2)
Every year, the Geothermal Energy Expo® hosts the world's largest gathering of vendors providing support for geothermal resource
exploration, characterization, development, production and management. It provides a unique opportunity for exhibitors to showcase
their projects, equipment, services and state of the art technology to the geothermal community. This year’s GRC Annual Meeting and
GEA Geothermal Energy Expo is at the MGM Grand Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, September 29 through October 2, 2013. Contact Kathy
at (202) 454-5263 or [email protected] . Visit Geothermalenergy2013.org for information and registration to the Geothermal Energy
Expo only. To also attend the GRC Annual Meeting, please visit the GRC Web site at Geothermal.org.
GEA Chairing Geothermal Track at Renewable Energy World Conf. & Expo NA, Orlando (Nov. 12-14)
The Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America 2013 is co-located with Power-Gen International this November 12-14 at
the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The Geothermal Energy Association sits on the planning committee and will be
chairing the geothermal sessions:
Geothermal Track 1 (Technical Paper Session) Tuesday, Nov 12 1:30-3:30pm
Session Title: Geothermal Technology and Its Evolving Applications -- Although geothermal technology is well established, there are a
number of new advancements that have extended applicability and increased efficiency. This session will explore some of those new
advancements and the exciting new areas where advanced technologies are being applied.
Geothermal Track 2 (Panel Discussion) Wednesday Nov 13 9:30-11:30am
Session Title: Extending Geothermal's Reach to Exciting Global Opportunities -- While the U.S. market is still growing at a steady pace,
international markets are exploding and ripe with new opportunities. Recent reports show an estimated 18.6 GW of geothermal power
currently in development across 70 countries accounting for $100 billion in investment, and much of this development is spearheaded by
U.S. companies. This session will cover developing regions with opportunities to expand business overseas.
Geothermal Track 3 (Panel Discussion) Wednesday, Nov 13 1:30-3:30pm
Session Title: Geothermal and Oil/ Gas Industries: Areas for Mutual Benefit -- The use of oil and gas fields for electrical development has
been rigorously discussed for years, but rarely acted upon. The application of geothermal co-production and geo-pressured hybrid
technologies, including waste-to-heat power, is increasingly being transferred to the oil and gas industry and has been shown to reduce
costs, CO2 emissions and more. Meanwhile geothermal projects are also using more oil and gas technologies to enhance their production
through EGS (enhanced geothermal systems). This session covers mutual benefits to both industries.
Scheduling, confirmed participants, registration, exhibiting, networking opportunities and more at Renewableenergyworld-events.com.
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY WEEKLY
A newsletter for the geothermal industry, by Leslie Blodgett and Karl Gawell
www.geo-energy.org 202 454 5241 [email protected] © 2013 Geothermal Energy Association
