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National News 4
GEA Geothermal Energy Expo 2012: International Geothermal Community Gathers in Reno as Industry Expands Global
Growth
U.S. Government Loans to Green Energy Projects Delayed
Chamber of Commerce Chapters Urge Obama, Romney to Pledge Support for Clean Energy
GEA Member Company News 8
Calpine Corp.: Fitch Rates Calpine's $835MM First Lien Notes 'BB/RR1'
ElectraTherm: New Technology for Installation at Florida Canyon Mine
EnergySource: Chevron a Partner in Hudson I Geothermal
RE & Climate Change 9
Fifth Presidential Climate Action Project Report Released
GRC’s Geothermal Awards Announced in Reno
Two Geothermal Projects Named as Finalists for Project of the Year Awards at POWER-GEN
Univ. of Texas Evaluates Water Use in the U.S.
State News 11
California: Southern California Energy Summit Looks to Renewable Energy Future
Colorado: BLM Signs EA for Potential Geothermal in San Luis Valley
Hawai’i: Volcano Observatory Scientists Note Characteristics of Geothermal Fields
Oregon: PGE Wants Real Renewable Energy, Not RECs
International News 12
Africa
UK Delegation of Green Firms Visits Africa for New Opportunities
Americas
Argentina: Earth Heat Announces Pending PPA for Geothermal
Asia & the Pacific
Australia: Petratherm Shareholders Commit Funds
China: Geothermal Resources Equal to 860 Trillion Tonnes of Coal, Says Ministry
India: Insight Provided on ONGC Geothermal Decision
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Japan: Support for Geothermal Rising
Philippines: Orka Energy Joins Biliran Geothermal Power Project
GHPs & Direct Use 15
U.S. Senate Passes Bill Supporting Geothermal Heat Pumps
Oregon DOE Schedules Rulemaking Meeting for GHPs in Public Buildings
Potential Huge for GHPs in New Zealand
Geothermal Heat Pumps are the Most Efficient HVAC Technology
Community Notice Board 16
Featured Notices
Humboldt-Toiyabe FEIS Complete, Subject to Appeal Period
Coyote Canyon South Geothermal Exploration Project: Submit Comments by Oct. 24
NREL Releases Geothermal Jobs and Economic Development Impacts (JEDI) Model
Jobs: Two Open Positions in Geothermal Resource Management, State of Hawaii
USTR Annual National Trade Estimate Report: Comments on Foreign Trade Barriers due Oct. 15
Renewable Energy Policy Business Roundtable in Tokyo: Register by Oct. 31 (Dec. 3)
KenGen Geothermal Development: Expressions of Interest in Prequalification for 560-MW due Nov. 2
GeoSteam Services Ltd, Kenya: U.S. Companies Sought for Geothermal Goods & Services
Requests for Proposals 19
New This Week
Renewable Power, Portland General Electric (Nov. 13)
National and International Public Call for Domuyo Project, Argentina: Bid Opens Sept. 17
Featured RFPs
Bid Announced for Geothermal Exploration in Neuquén, Argentina
RE or RE Certificates, Seattle City Light (Oct. 15)
Seeking Info on RE Projects to go Online in 2014-15, TerraPass Inc. (Oct. 26)
RE Projects, Southern California Public Power Authority (Nov. 30)
Events 21
GEA and GEA-Sponsored Events
*Updates! Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America (co-located with POWER-GEN International),
Orlando, Fla. (Dec. 11–13)
Featured Events
Geothermal Workshop, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Philippines (Oct. 21–24)
Webinar, “Geothermal Energy and Water Use,” Hot Dry Rocks and RPS Aquaterra (Oct. 23)
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34th New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, Aotea Centre, Auckland (Nov. 19-21)
4th African Rift Geothermal Conference, Nairobi (Nov. 21-23)
Geothermal Energy Utilization Associated with Oil & Gas Development, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
(March 12-14, 2013)
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National News
GEA Geothermal Energy Expo 2012: International Geothermal Community Gathers in Reno as
Industry Expands Global Growth
Press Release (Reno) October 9, 2012 — More than 2,000
business and policy leaders from over 20 countries came
together in Reno last week for the GEA Geothermal Energy
Expo 2012, the world’s largest gathering of the geothermal
business community. The GEA Expo, hosted by the
Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), featured 166
exhibitors showcasing the latest in geothermal technological
advancements. This year the focus was on the international
market, where double digit growth has created a strong
export business for U.S. geothermal companies.
“Each year, the GEA Expo offers an opportunity for exhibitors
to showcase their latest developments, talk business on the
Expo floor, and then do business together afterward,” said GEA Executive Director Karl Gawell. “This year in
particular, I was struck by the strong interest in the global market, and how U.S. leadership in technological
advancements can translate into new business overseas for U.S. companies. And, despite a sluggish economy in
the United States, the industry is hopeful that there will be a turnaround in the next couple of years as the
economy recovers, particularly if federal and state policies are adjusted to recognize the value geothermal
energy.”
“GDA always welcomes the opportunity to participate in the annual GEA expo. There is no better time to
reconnect with the companies in our industry to celebrate our successes with one another,” said Yvette B.
Hamacek, Marketing Coordinator, Geothermal Development Associates. “It is also a valuable time to collaborate
on current interests and future possibilities for turning potential energy into energy on the grid. Moving
forward, GDA will continue to focus on the strong working relationships that we have formed overseas,
particularly in the African Rift Valley, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Additionally, we look forward to
exploring some new found possibilities—both overseas and in our home state of Nevada.”
“The GEA Expo is the single largest annual event for the global geothermal industry, and TAS Energy has been
participating since we entered the geothermal market. We would never miss this opportunity to connect with
the most important stakeholders, thought leaders, developers, government agencies, and geothermal partners,
coming together face-to-face for an exciting three day intensive event, to discuss, plan, and commit to engage in
future business together,” said Halley Dickey, Director Geothermal Business Development, TAS Energy. “With
the explosion in growth of several key international markets, our company succeeded in connecting with those
moving important project developments forward in these rapidly expanding markets abroad. We met with key
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clients and partners to secure business that we expect to complete before this year’s end, and established the
foundations for strong growth in 2013.”
“The GRC Annual Meeting coupled with the GEA Expo provided an effective forum for geothermal development
both nationally and internationally,” said Paul Thomsen, president of GEA and director for Ormat Technologies,
Inc. “The event presented a great opportunity to highlight Reno as a hub for geothermal and encouraged
continued discussion among the many entities involved in future project success.”
Nevada had 11 companies exhibiting at the GEA Expo. The Silver State leads the nation with 59 geothermal
projects currently in development, and Reno is the only major metro area in the United States that produces
enough geothermal energy to meet its
entire residential load.
This year’s GEA Expo attracted a diverse
roster of attendees, including leading
geothermal companies, higher-education
institutions and government agencies.
Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) walked the trade
show floor, visiting exhibitors including
Department of Navy Geothermal Program
Office; Ormat Technologies, Inc.;
PowerChem Technology; and Geothermal
Development Associates, among others.
Commenting on the GEA Expo, Senator
Harry Reid (D-NV), a longtime proponent of
geothermal and other renewable energy
sources, highlighted Nevada’s continued clean
energy efforts which have resulted in in-state
job growth: “Nevada is a leader in clean energy innovation. By continuing our efforts, Nevada will be able to tap
into its vast clean energy potential and utilize renewable sources of power like geothermal, wind, and solar to
secure a clean energy future. Clean energy development has already created thousands of jobs in Nevada and
continued investment will help to drive our economy forward. Clean energy innovators like those at the Expo
will provide the solutions that Nevada and the rest of the country need to maintain its momentum as a leader in
clean energy development.”
The geothermal community and others interested in the industry can continue the conversation at the GEA
Finance Forum, GEA Summit and other events planned for 2013. Check the GEA website at www.geo-energy.org
for dates and announcements about future events. For more information or to schedule an interview, please
contact Shawna Seldon at The Rosen Group, 917 971 7852 or [email protected] .
Photo 2 Geothermal Development Associates talks to press on the Expo floor
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Congratulations to the winners of the highly sought-after Best in Show Booth prizes! From the 2012 Geothermal
Energy Expo floor: Scientific Drilling, Best Large Booth; Rotork Controls, Best Small Booth; and Baker Hughes,
Audience Choice.
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U.S. Government Loans to Green Energy Projects Delayed
A Reuter’s analysis of Treasury Department data on payments to 19 solar, wind and geothermal power projects
under the loan guarantee program showed that fund dispersion has seen delays, and in four cases, projects have
not received any money. Less than half the total money, $4.9 billion or only 47%, had been distributed by Aug.
31 for those projects receiving their loans directly from the Federal Financing Bank. (There are 26 total projects
in the DOE’s portfolio, but funding for the other seven loans, amounting to a combined $5.6 billion, comes from
private lenders, with the Energy Department guaranteeing 80 percent of the principal).
The program backed Solyndra which went under, and Reuters quoted Kevin Smith, CEO of Santa Monica,
California-based SolarReserve that loan projects were becoming unfairly characterized as duds to score political
points. But, he considered the government's cautious pace of loan disbursement appropriate: "The level of
scrutiny by the Department of Energy and their advisors is at a much higher level than you would see in
commercial project finance," Smith was quoted. SolarReserve got a $737 million loan guarantee for a solar plant
in Nevada.
The article also quoted U.S. Geothermal Geothermal's CEO Daniel Kunz regarding delays at the Neal Hot Springs,
Oregon project. On separate occasions, regular monthly disbursements of payments were delayed as details of
the project had to be cleared up, including $7 million held due to questions on a $100 invoice. "They got into
some real minute issues, and they're entitled to do that," Kunz was quoted.
Chamber of Commerce Chapters Urge Obama, Romney to Pledge Support for Clean Energy
Via Sustainable Energy Coalition/SUN DAY Campaign and The Hill -- A coalition of Chamber of Commerce
chapters want President Obama and GOP candidate Mitt Romney to take a pledge emphasizing federal support
for the clean-energy industry. The 240-chapter Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy sent a letter to the
candidates Tuesday urging them to “take a stand and prioritize clean energy as an economic development
solution.” In the letter, the group highlighted a Bloomberg New Energy Finance study that said global clean-
energy investment hit a record $280 billion in 2011. It said removing federal support for such technology would
cost the nation a share of the market, squandering jobs and economic development in the process. The
Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy seeks to help local chambers of commerce understand clean energy
technology and its potential for economic development.
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GEA Member Company News
Calpine Corp.: Fitch Rates Calpine's $835MM First Lien Notes 'BB/RR1'
Press Release (New York) October 5 -- Fitch Ratings has assigned its 'BB/RR1' rating to Calpine Corp's (Calpine) $835 million
senior secured term loan due 2019. The 'RR1' rating reflects a three-notch positive differential from the 'B' IDR and
indicates that Fitch estimates outstanding recovery of 91-100%. The Rating Outlook is Positive.
The new senior secured term loan ranks equally and ratably with Calpine's existing senior secured term loans, revolving
credit facility and first lien notes and is subordinated to all existing and future liabilities of Calpine's subsidiaries that do not
guarantee Calpine's revolving facility. The new term loan is secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of Calpine's
and certain of its guarantor's existing and future assets, together which comprises 725 MW of geothermal assets and
approximately 19,000 MW of natural gas-fired generation capacity. The same collateral secures the revolver, existing term
loans and the first lien notes.
The net proceeds from this offering, along with cash on hand, will be used by Calpine to redeem 10% of the original
aggregate principal amount of each of the series of its existing first lien notes and pay down existing project level debt for
Broad River and South Point. While incurring a call premium of approximately $17 million in addition to other transaction
costs, the refinancing will lower the run rate of interest expenses and further simplify the capital structure. After this
transaction, Calpine has only $120 million left of its $2 billion accordion feature under its first-lien senior secured debt,
which allows the company to refinance portions of project debt at the parent level. [see full story]
ElectraTherm: New Technology for Installation at Florida Canyon Mine
ElectraTherm announced last week it was awarded Phases II and III of its $982,000 Department of Energy grant to
demonstrate its Waste Heat-to-Power technology using co-produced fluids. The company was awarded Phase I in 2010,
and the newly developed Green Machine will have a cleanable heat exchanger, an increased power output of 75kWe and a
fully-containerized solution for ease of transportation and installation, the company announced. The unit will be installed
at the geothermal demonstration site at Florida Canyon Mine in Imlay, Nevada.
“Low temperature geothermal brine is considered a nuisance in mining, and oil & gas operations today. ElectraTherm’s
Green Machine can tap into those existing resources to produce fuel-free, emission-free power,” said John Fox, CEO of
ElectraTherm. “In Phases II and III of the DOE opportunity, ElectraTherm will commission a Green Machine customized for
geothermal applications, designed in a shipping container for optimal plug-and-play installation. An increased power output
of 75kWe ensures maximum utilization of the geothermal resource available at Florida Canyon.”
EnergySource: Chevron a Partner in Hudson I Geothermal
A silent partner invested in the EnergySource Hudson I geothermal project, and just last week outted itself at the opening
session of the GRC Annual Meeting and GEA Geothermal Energy Expo in Reno: Chevron. Gregg Rotenberg, VP of Strategy
and Renewable Energy Investment announced the company’s reentry into the domestic geothermal power market and said
the company is seeking investment opportunities on projects of at least 10 MW. See also Renewable Energy World.
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RE & Climate Change
Fifth Presidential Climate Action Project Report Released
Via Sustainable Energy Coalition/SUN DAY Campaign and Presidential Climate Action Project -- The Presidential
Climate Action Project's "2012 Action Plan Report" recommends programs and policies that the next President
of the United States should take to combat climate change and build a clean energy economy. The report
contains 10 recommendations on how the President of the United States can use executive authority and
leadership to mitigate global climate change. Some of the key proposals include: “Complete the Job of Pricing
Carbon”; “Reform Federal Fiscal Policy for an Advanced Energy Economy”; “Make Sustainable Development a
National Security Imperative”; and “Help the American People Envision an Advanced Energy Economy.”
GRC’s Geothermal Awards Announced in Reno
In last week’s Opening Session of the 36th GRC Annual Meeting and GEA’s Geothermal Energy Expo in Reno,
Nevada, the President of the GRC, Richard Campbell, announced the winners of the Aidlin, Pioneer, and Special
Achievement awards.
R. Gordon Bloomquist received a Joseph W. Aidlin Award, for outstanding contributions to the Geothermal
Resources Council and to the development of geothermal resources.
Darrell L. Gallup received a Geothermal Pioneer Award, for outstanding achievements in the development of
geothermal resources.
Tsuneo Ishido received a Geothermal Special Achievement Award, for outstanding achievements in the
development of geothermal resources.
Doug Powell received a Geothermal Special Achievement Award, for outstanding contributions to the worldwide
development and operation of geothermal electric generation facilities.
Jack A. Frost received a Geothermal Special Achievement Award, for outstanding contributions to the
development and optimization of geothermal production pump systems.
Ahmad Ghassemi received a Geothermal Special Achievement Award, for outstanding contributions to the
modeling of coupled chemical-thermal-mechanical processes and rock-fluid interactions in geothermal
reservoirs.
Patrick Dobson received a Geothermal Special Achievement Award, for outstanding contributions to the
understanding of the geology and geochemistry of geothermal systems.
Two Geothermal Projects Named as Finalists for Project of the Year Awards at POWER-GEN
The editors of Power Engineering magazine, RenewableEnergyWorld.com and PennWell Corp. this past week
announced 15 finalists for the annual Projects of the Year Awards program. There are two finalists for Best
Geothermal Project: the EnergySource John L. Featherstone Geothermal Plant in California and PMU Dominica
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on the island of Dominica. The finalists were selected from eight major categories: Coal, Gas, Nuclear, Solar,
Wind, Bioenergy, Hydro and Geothermal.
"The world's appetite for energy continues to grow," said Richard G. Baker, senior vice president of PennWell's
Power Generation Group. "Companies like those represented by this year's project finalists are instrumental in
meeting the growing demand. Power Engineering magazine is once again pleased to be able to recognize some
of the exceptional power generation projects that were completed in the past year."
"The innovation and sheer force of will exhibited by this year's Renewable Energy Project of the Year winners is
truly an achievement highest honor and worthy of the world's recognition," said Jim Callihan, Vice President and
Publisher of RenewableEnergyWorld.com. "The success of these achievements will be proven not just today in
2012, but in the years to come as the technologies of renewable energy evolve, continue to grow in output and
become widely adopted — even coveted — by consumers, investors and companies worldwide involved in all
phases of implementation."
Winners will be announced during a gala awards banquet on Monday, Dec. 10, as part of the POWER-GEN
International Conference and Exhibition, which will be co-located with the Renewable Energy World Conference
& Exhibition North America as well as the Nuclear Power International Conference and Exhibition and the
Financial Forum.
GEA is on the planning committee for geothermal sessions at this conference, taking place December 11-13,
2012 in Orlando, Fla. Over 20,000 people expected to attend, with many utility and other major companies
exhibiting. The three geothermal sessions are: 2A - Geothermal Overview: Global Opportunities for
Development - Panel Discussion; 2B - Government Policy to Mitigate Risk for Geothermal Projects - Panel
Discussion; and 2C - Innovative Geothermal Technologies. See more information on geothermal sessions in the
Events section of this newsletter.
Univ. of Texas Evaluates Water Use in the U.S.
Via Sustainable Energy Coalition/SUN DAY Campaign and EnvironmentalLeader.com -- Over 12 percent of U.S.
energy use is directly related to water consumption, according to research from The University of Texas at
Austin. In "Evaluating the Energy Consumed for Water Use in the United States," slightly more than 46 quads of
energy, or just under half of US energy consumption, are directly or indirectly related to water use. Just over 33
quads of energy – a quad is equal to a quadrillion BTUs – was used for indirect water services to make steam for
electricity space heating and industrial process us, the report says. All non-water related energy consumption
totals 51.5 quads, the report says. Some 12.3 quads of that energy was used for direct water services such as
direct steam use, heating, chilling, pressurizing and pumping water. This equates to 12.6 percent of US energy
use. To put that in context, roughly 25 percent more energy is used to heat, cool or pump water than is used for
lighting in the commercial and residential sectors in the US.
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State News
California: Southern California Energy Summit Looks to Renewable Energy Future
The Southern California Energy Summit in Palm Springs last week “fail[ed] to generate rally call,” according to a
mydesert.com headline, but the article said there were issues the counties could work on together. Among the
speakers at the Summit were Jonathan M. Weisgall, vice president for legislative affairs at MidAmerican Energy
Holdings Company, Chairman of the Geothermal Energy Association’s Board of Directors; and Karl Gawell,
Executive Director of the GEA.
Weisgall presented on federal issues, saying an extension on the production tax credit for wind will depend on
“whether federal lawmakers find the political will to address the looming deadline to make needed budget cuts
in advance of required sequestration of funds to balance the budget.” As far as federal incentives for renewable
energy development in the form of loan guarantees and a popular cash grant program, Weisgall said they are
not likely to come back, and newer, market-based funding models such as master limited partnerships could
potentially be applied to renewable projects.
Gawell reminded Summit-goers that geothermal energy has the lowest land use impact, adds to electric system
reliability, and has lower integration costs than other renewables. Yet, geothermal is not moving forward in the
state because the planning and procurement process doesn't consider all of the costs and values of different
alternatives.
Colorado: BLM Signs EA for Potential Geothermal in San Luis Valley
An environmental assessment signed by the Bureau of Land Management prepares lands in the San Luis Valley
for mineral leases for geothermal development. There are no pending proposals or lease nominations in the
valley, and any development proposals would be subject to further environmental review, with the earliest of
any lease sale predicted in six months to a year.
The EA says there is not likely to be high demand for geothermal electricity production in Colorado due to high
cost, but said the state could support up to 50 megawatts of geothermal power production by 2025. The agency
marked 188,100 acres eligible under standard lease terms while 67,300 acres would carry a no-surface
occupancy condition and another 63,700 acres would be closed to leasing.
Hawai’i: Volcano Observatory Scientists Note Characteristics of Geothermal Fields
In Volcano Watch, a weekly contribution by USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists, the writers
addressed whether Hawaii Island’s geothermal development causes subsidence of the ground surface. This
subsidence has been observed at U.S. mainland geothermal areas such as at Coso, the Geysers, the Imperial
Valley, and Casa Diablo in California; but the authors noted, any subsidence related to Puna Geothermal Venture
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(PGV) energy production, is less than the subsidence observed at the California geothermal fields and is also
much less than the natural subsidence of Kilauea’s east rift zone. “It is necessary to separate the effects of
natural subsurface volcanic processes from other human-made processes, such as geothermal energy
production,” noted the article.
Differences were eminent between California and Hawai`i: the producing zones in Hawai’i are entirely volcanic
rock, and all fluids and gases pumped out are re-injected deep into the volcanic rock reservoir. In California, the
producing zones are in layers of sediment or other non-volcanic rocks; additionally, less than half the fluids
pumped out are injected back into the reservoir. Furthermore, there is a far greater chance of a volcanic
eruption affecting Kilauea Volcano’s east rift geothermal plants than there is for such a disturbance at any of
California’s geothermal fields.
Oregon: PGE Wants Real Renewable Energy, Not RECs
Oregonlive.com/ put the word out this week about the Portland General Electric Co. request for renewable
energy (see Requests for Proposals in this newsletter). "We want to have the actual physical resources to meet
our requirement as opposed to using banked RECs," said Steve Corson, A PGE spokesman. "The RECs provide us
with some flexibility if for some reason we can't meet physical compliance." The utility is looking to meet its
requirement that 25% of its customers’ demand be met with renewable energy by 2025; 15% of that is
mandated to come by 2015. Currently, PGE meets about 11% of its demand with renewables.
International News
Africa
UK Delegation of Green Firms Visits Africa for New Opportunities
UK Energy and Climate Change minister Greg Barker is promoting the huge opportunities in the East Africa
renewable energy market, and is backed by a US$4.5 billion fund set up by the British government to promote
green energy worldwide. Last week the minister led a trade mission to Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Kenya,
accompanied by more than 100 British representatives of 20 companies including EGS Energy and OST Energy.
The delegation included geothermal energy developers as well as representatives from wind, hydro, and solar;
financiers and engineers were also present. Kenya is fast becoming a “magnet of investment” for geothermal
energy, said an article on Bernama.com.my.
This was the largest ever trade mission to East Africa, according to Businessgreen.com/. "The opportunity is
huge if you have a look at the size of the markets ... for large scale renewables and distributed energy as well,"
Barker said. "These countries have made a clear commitment to drive prosperity by harnessing renewable
energy and low carbon growth. They now have an opportunity not to develop 20th century, fossil fuel
dependent growth, but to make the leap beyond to a new, low carbon economy."
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The British High Commissioner to Tanzania, Ms. Diane Corner, was quoted that the scale of opportunities in the
renewable energy sector had impressed the delegation. “Not only will partnerships being discussed during our
mission benefit Tanzania directly by helping provide reliable sources of energy, but they will also benefit the rest
of the world,” Barker noted.
Americas
Argentina: Earth Heat Announces Pending PPA for Geothermal
The Australian company Earth Heat Resources Limited this week advised its stakeholders and shareholders that
it is likely to sign a Letter of Intent to enter into a Power Purchase Agreement for 20 MWe, to be supplied in
Argentina. The company could not yet disclose the name of the agreeing party. As quoted in the company
release [PDF], Managing Director of Earth Heat Mr. Torey Marshall said: “As mentioned previously the Company
is seeing continued strong power demand in Argentina and Earth Heat is positioning itself to expand its current 5
and 10 year output targets within the country. To date, the Company has announced some 110 MWe of
demand from very high quality offtakers and this figure is expected to continue to rise. Materially higher prices
within Argentina currently, and an uncertain outlook (in terms of further rising prices), has created very
compelling opportunities for the Company. Every effort is made to ensure that future decisions on output from
specific projects can be hedged against our book demand. A diversified base of customers also protects against
overreliance on any singular group or entity in forward planning for particular project stages.”
Asia & the Pacific
Australia: Petratherm Shareholders Commit Funds
Petratherm this week advised that the Company's two largest shareholders, Minotaur Exploration Ltd (15.27%)
and Australian Ethical (7.13%), confirmed their intention to participate in the pro rata Rights Issue offer.
Minotaur Exploration and Australian Ethical have committed $218,778 and $105,995, respectively. These
commitments provide strong support for the Company and its projects, and represent a solid start for the Rights
Issue, the company said. Along with the Paralana project in Australia, Petratherm leads another geothermal
effort on the Spanish island of Tenerife.
China: Geothermal Resources Equal to 860 Trillion Tonnes of Coal, Says Ministry
The Ministry of Land and Resources has issued new statistics on China's geothermal energy resources. The
evaluation looked at resources buried 3,000 to 10,000 meters below 287 cities, 12 sedimentary basins and 2,562
hot springs. Altogether, geothermal energy resources amounted to 860 trillion tonnes of coal equivalent, with
shallow-lying geothermal energy resources making up 9.5 billion tonnes of coal equivalent. Annually available
resources amounted to 350 million tonnes of coal equivalent, and can save 250 million tonnes of standard coal
and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 500 million tonnes, according to the ministry’s report.
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India: Insight Provided on ONGC Geothermal Decision
In South Cambay Basin, Gujarat state of India, two factors are driving the public sector oil major ONGC Energy
Centre to geothermal energy, according to Thehindubusinessline.com. One is its expertise in drilling wells; the
other is ONGC’s target to secure 30% of its revenues from non-exploration and production activities by 2030.
ONGC and Belgian firm Talboom plan to set up a 3-5 MW pilot plant for geothermal energy by 2013-14; ONGC
says that with temperatures between 150°C -170°C, the area could support up to a few hundred megawatts of
geothermal energy generation.
Japan: Support for Geothermal Rising
A New York Times article titled “Geothermal Power Tests Tradition in Japan” captures the dichotomy present
ever since the Fukushima nuclear disaster brought the geothermal potential in the country to more urgent light.
Up to 80% of Japan’s geothermal reserves are in designated national parks and monuments, and in some areas
of the country, locals rely on a tourism industry centered around geothermal hot springs, called onsens. Many
onsen owners are working with the idea of geothermal electricity production, and this spring, the government
lifted a ban to allow geothermal projects in five new potential sites in national parks and monuments, under
strict oversight.
The Akita geothermal project in Oyasu is moving forward with cautious support from locals. “From the
explanations we’ve heard, the plant won’t be developed in areas tourists usually go to — and it does sound like
it won’t affect the hot springs,” Sadao Sato, chairman of the Travel Guides for Oyasukuo group, told press.
Japanese oil company Idemitsu Kosan has been authorized to drill in one location investigate the area’s
geothermal potential. Another geothermal project is under consideration in a national park area further south,
in Fukushima Prefecture.
Keiichi Sakaguchi, head of the geothermal resources research group at the National Institute of Advanced
Industrial Science and Technology, was quoted on why geothermal is a good fit in Japan. “Unlike solar or wind
energy that can vary in output due to weather conditions, geothermal energy is pretty consistent and stable in
output and has the potential to serve as a base load for energy production.”
Philippines: Orka Energy Joins Biliran Geothermal Power Project
Orka Energy of Iceland announced it has bought into the $150-million geothermal power project of Biliran
Geothermal Inc. in Eastern Visayas, acquiring the stakes formerly held by Reykjavik Energy Invest and Geysir
Green Energy, both of Iceland. The local partner is Filtech Energy Drilling Corp. Orka Energy has plans to drill
two to three exploration wells by next year, according to business.inquirer.net, and pending positive results,
power from the project is expected to benefit five electric cooperatives and ~1.9 million residents in Biliran and
Leyte islands.
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GHPs & Direct Use
U.S. Senate Passes Bill Supporting Geothermal Heat Pumps
A bill amending the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to specifically include thermal technologies. H.R. 4850, passed by the U.S.
Senate on September 22, means geothermal heat pumps will be included for achieving federal energy efficiency goals if
passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 4885 now goes back to the House for the post-election Lame Duck
Session. The bill also seeks to coordinate R&D among DOE offices.
The Geothermal Exchange Organization included the following in its announcement of the bill’s passage: “Over the past 18
months, GEO staff, Board of Directors, members and our Washington, DC team participated in meetings with 30 senators
requesting this important support. We met with Senate Energy Committee staff, as well as providing testimony on the
benefits of geothermal heat pumps. Our efforts paid off when the Senate unanimously approved H.R. 4850 late last week.
Championed in the Senate by Energy Committee Chairman Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) with broad bipartisan support, the
"Enabling Energy Savings Innovations Act," as amended, establishes efficiency standards for certain specialized products,
consolidates other standards and provides the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) with the flexibility to consider new
technologies in achieving energy efficiency goals. And thanks to GEO's efforts, those new technologies include geothermal
heat pumps.”
Oregon DOE Schedules Rulemaking Meeting for GHPs in Public Buildings
The Oregon Department of Energy is scheduled this week to hold a second rulemaking meeting for Senate Bill 1533, in
order to amend green energy technology use for public buildings to include geothermal electricity generation or
geothermal energy direct use for space or water heating. The ODOE is scheduled to then hold a public hearing and accept
comments on proposed rule changes in November.
Potential Huge for GHPs in New Zealand
Brian Carey, the head of government research body GNS Science geothermal department, was quoted by Stuff.co.nz as an
authority on geothermal heat pumps in the country. Many New Zealanders think of geothermal as only large-scale
electricity projects, such as at Taupo, but Carey pointed out systems at Dunedin Airport and the Te Wharewaka building on
Wellington’s waterfront. It could work anywhere in New Zealand, even in Southland, he said. While the cost would be
great to retrofit most homes, the technology could be used on new houses and large buildings such as schools. Carey was
scheduled to give a talk on geothermal heat pumps at the recent Southland Energy Conference. Carey is also chairman of
the Geothermal Heat Pump Association, which GNS helped to set up.
Geothermal Heat Pumps are the Most Efficient HVAC Technology
Via Sustainable Energy Coalition/SUN DAY Campaign and RenewableEnergyWorld -- Geothermal Heat Pumps can provide
both renewable energy and dramatically raise the efficiency of the power grid while reducing energy consumption in
buildings of all kinds in most locations around the country. They draw renewable thermal energy from the ground during
the winter to heat buildings, and reject heat from buildings back into the ground in summer, thus replenishing the heat
drawn from the ground during the previous season. Further, the renewable resource is available on demand 24-7/365-days-
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per-year, unlike wind and solar, which may or may not be available when needed. Although GHPs consume electrical
energy, they move 3 to 5 times more energy between the building and the ground than they consume while doing so. And
with proper system design and consideration of soils and other factors, GHPs have been proven to save from 40 to 70
percent on heating and cooling bills (including hot water heating).
Community Notice Board
Featured Notices
Feature general announcements and notices related to the geothermal energy industry. Contact: [email protected] .
Opportunities are listed for three weeks and can be extended.
Humboldt-Toiyabe FEIS Complete, Subject to Appeal Period
Dated September 18 -- The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest has completed its environmental analysis for geothermal
leasing, documented in a Final Environmental Impact Statement. The Forest Supervisor has selected alternative 4, which
includes updated habitat classification and protection measure for sage-grouse. The Forest Service would consent to lease
up to approximately 609,780 acres of National Forest System lands. The FEIS and ROD are available at:
http://www.fs.fed.us./nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=35519. The decision is subject to a 45-day appeal period. Appeals
must be sent to: Appeal Deciding Officer, Intermountain Region USFS, 324 25th
Street, Ogden, Utah 84401; fax: 801-625-
5277; or e-mail (include the project name in the subject line): [email protected] . Project contact:
Keith Whaley, project coordinator at (760) 932-7070 or [email protected] .
Coyote Canyon South Geothermal Exploration Project: Submit Comments by Oct. 24
Press Release -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District-Stillwater Field Office, is seeking public
comments on a preliminary environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed by TGP Dixie Development Company, LLC. The
proposed geothermal exploration project is located in Dixie Valley, Churchill County, approximately 50 miles northeast of
Fallon, Nevada. The public is invited to submit comments on the EA through close of business on October 24, 2012.
This EA analyzes potential impacts from the proposed exploration activities. The primary objective of the project is to
explore for and evaluate the characteristics of the geothermal resources in the Coyote Canyon South Project area. The
proposed activities include: Constructing and upgrading existing access roads (both on and off the lease); Construction of up
to 15 well pads; Drilling and testing of up to 45 exploration wells (3 possible at each pad); Flow testing of exploration wells
to determine commercial potential; Extraction of gravel from up to 3 locations; and Construction and use of a temporary
personnel camp.
A copy of this EA is available at the Carson City District BLM office and on the Web page at
http://www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/carson_city_field/blm_information/nepa.html during the 30-day comment period.
Please send written comments to: Angelica Rose, Planning and Environmental Coordinator, Stillwater Field Office, 5565
Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, NV 89701. Comments may also be submitted via email at [email protected] and should
include “Coyote Canyon South Geothermal Project” in the subject line. A hard copy can be provided upon request. Public
comments submitted for this proposed project, including names and addresses of those who commented will be available
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for public review at the Carson City District BLM office during regular business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except federal holidays. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal
information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment-including your personal information may be
publicly available at any time. While you ask us in your comment to withhold personal identifying information from public
review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. After the public review period has ended, comments will be
analyzed and considered part of the decision-making process. For further information please contact Angelica Rose at (775)
885-6008.
NREL Releases Geothermal Jobs and Economic Development Impacts (JEDI) Model
Via DOE -- The Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released a new geothermal
module for its Jobs and Economic Development Impacts (JEDI) model. The JEDI models are user-friendly tools that estimate
the economic impacts of constructing and operating power generation and biofuel plants at the local and state levels. The
JEDI Geothermal model, whose development was funded by the EERE Geothermal Technologies Program, allows users to
estimate project costs and direct economic impacts for both hydrothermal and Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) power
generation projects based on exploration and drilling activities, power plant construction, and ongoing operations. By
determining the regional economic impacts and job creation for a proposed power facility, the geothermal JEDI model can
be used to answer questions about the value that geothermal power may bring to the local community. To download the
model, and for additional information on how to use the JEDI Geothermal model, visit the JEDI Geothermal Model Web site.
Jobs: Two Open Positions in Geothermal Resource Management, State of Hawaii
Submitted by the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, 9/19/12 -- The State of Hawaii Department of
Land and Natural Resources is recruiting for two positions for its Mineral Resources Section to perform geothermal
resource management functions. The recruitments are being handled by the Department of Human Resources
Development. Follow the links below for more information:
Geologist II: Recruitment Number 212093 - Downtown, Oahu Employment Only. Currently a continuous recruitment. This
is NOT an entry level or trainee position. This position heads a Hydrology-Geology section in a program of water and land
development, and also advises on geological aspects relative to other departmental programs and to programs of other
agencies.
Professional Registered Engineer: Recruitment Number 212071. Downtown, Oahu Employment Only. Currently a
continuous recruitment. Engineering Experience: Four years of progressively responsible professional engineering which
required the knowledge and application of the basic physical and mathematical and engineering sciences to the solution of
theoretical or practical engineering problems. At least one year of Engineering Experience must have been comparable to
the Engineer IV in State service.
USTR Annual National Trade Estimate Report: Comments on Foreign Trade Barriers due Oct. 15
Submitted by ITA, U.S. Department of Commerce -- The National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers lists
significant foreign impediments to trade and investment. The notice is to invite public comment to USTR to ensure their
staff is aware of barriers to U.S. exports of goods, services, intellectual property and foreign direct investment. Public
comments are due by Oct 15, 2012. This report ensures U.S. negotiations to reduce or eliminate trade barriers are focused
on private sector interests. Comments should include an estimate of the potential increase in U.S. exports that would result
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from removing a particular barrier identified by the commenter (and how the estimate was derived). View the FR notice
and submit comments at http://www.regulations.gov/.
Renewable Energy Policy Business Roundtable in Tokyo: Register by Oct. 31 (Dec. 3)
Submitted by the DOC International Trade Administration -- The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade
Administration will lead a delegation of U.S. companies to participate in a Renewable Energy Policy Business Roundtable,
which will be held on December 3, 2012 in Tokyo in conjunction with the U.S.-Japan Energy Policy Dialogue. The U.S.
Department of Energy -- the lead U.S. agency for the bilateral discussions -- will co-chair the roundtable. Following the
roundtable, the delegation will travel to the northeast region for site visits. Participating companies will learn firsthand the
current condition of reconstruction following the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, and the role of renewable energy in
those efforts, including local government incentives. Upon returning to Tokyo, optional business counseling will be
provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service.
Information on how to register (including applicable fees) for the roundtable, site visits, and business counseling will be
posted online next week at: http://www.export.gov/reee. Participants must register online no later than October 31,
2012. Applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis due to space limitations. If you have any questions
please contact: Cora Dickson, Manufacturing and Services, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries, International
Trade Administration, Phone: 202-482-6083, Email: [email protected] .
KenGen Geothermal Development: Expressions of Interest in Prequalification for 560-MW due Nov. 2
KenGen plans to develop up to 560 MW of Geothermal Power Plants at the Olkaria field in phases of 140 MW each through
Public Private Partnerships (PPP). Interested bidders/consortiums are required to express an interest in either:
A Joint Venture Partner with KenGen in the development of the Power Plant: or
An Energy Conversion Agreement under a tolling arrangement
The response to the Invitation for Prequalification must submitted in a sealed envelope by 1400 hours (Kenya time) by
Friday the 2nd of November, 2012. KenGen’s tenders page and related documents are on the Web at:
http://www.kengen.co.ke/index.php?page=procurement&subpage=tenders. Request for clarifications can be sent in
writing by paper mail, facsimile, or electronic mail up to 10 days before the submission date to: Business Development &
Strategy Director, Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited, Stima Plaza III, Kolobot Road, Parklands, P.O. Box 47936 –
00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: +254-02-3666804; Fax. +254-02-3741172; Email: [email protected] , and cc:
[email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] .
GeoSteam Services Ltd, Kenya: U.S. Companies Sought for Geothermal Goods & Services
Kenya is in the middle of a vast geothermal resource found in the East African rift system covering Djibouti, Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, DRC and Zambia. Kenya has since 1981 been successfully exploiting its geothermal
resources and has developed a legal framework that allows both public and private geothermal development. Kenya has
moved a notch higher in this regard by establishing a company (GDC) to be dedicated to steam development for sale to
IPPs. Currently there are eight (9) rigs drilling for steam in the country four of which are hired. The country targets to
install 5,000MW of geothermal by 2030. It is anticipated that once GDC drills for steam, IPPs will be given concessions to
build power plants and enter into PPAs with the Kenyan offtaker. There is also a strategy for utilizing steam as soon as it is
drilled by installing mobile wellhead generators.
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Given this ambitious plan, very many wells will be drilled and tested which will require substantial drilling materials and
related services. More rigs will be procured and or hired. The reason for this is that the Kenya government has made
geothermal its primary source of power.
There is therefore a huge opportunity for companies in the geothermal industry to do business in Kenya. In this regard,
GeoSteam Services Ltd located in Kenya is very keen to assist US companies interested in doing business of goods and
services in Kenya. GeoSteam is also in a position to assist US companies interested in obtaining concessions or investing
geothermal power plans as IPPs in negotiating for PPAs and Steam Supplies Agreements (SSA) in Kenya. Interested
companies are requested to contact Martin Mwangi through [email protected] with a brief company profile and
the goods and services for which that can be supplied, and information for a contact person.
Requests for Proposals
New This Week
Renewable Power, Portland General Electric (Nov. 13)
Portland General Electric Company (PGE) RFP seeking power generating resources to comply with Oregon's renewable
energy standard. The RFP is seeking approximately 100 megawatts of renewable power, and must meet a minimum size of
at least 10 megawatts. Eligible generation technologies include wind, geothermal, biomass, biogas, solar and hydroelectric
power. PGE anticipates that the acquired resources will be brought into the company's portfolio in the 2013-2017
timeframe. Accion Group, Inc. will help conduct the RFP. Deadline - November 13, 2012. Contact: Steve Corson, 503-464-
8444.
National and International Public Call for Domuyo Project, Argentina: Bid Opens Sept. 17
Submitted by GeothermEx and ADI-NQN -- The Agencia para la Promocion y desarrollo de Inversiones del Neuquén Sociedad
del Estado Provincial (ADI-NQN S.E.P.) (Neuquen Investment Development Agency) calls for investors interested in
submitting proposals to award an exploration contract to discover and produce endogenous steam in the area of the mines
of ADI-NQN’s property. The company awarded the exploration contract will have the option to exploit the mineral
discovered, meeting the terms and conditions of the present document for a period of up to twenty-five (25) years, and
execute with the Agency a concession contract of exploitation of the mines to build and operate one or more geothermal
plants to generate electric power and market it within the Argentine Wholesale Electricity Market. The contact for this
request is: Lucas Riavitz, Tel: (54) 299-449-4748, E-Mail: [email protected]
Sale of bidding terms and conditions document: From 17th
September 2012 until 20 days before proposals’ presentation
date at ADI-NQN S.E.P. Agency in Neuquén, Antartida Argentina 1245, Edificio 4, Piso 3, Centro Administrativo
Ministerial (CAM) from 8:00 to 15:00 hs.; or at Buenos Aires office in Casa del Neuquén, located at Maipu 62 -
1°Floor from 9:00 to 14:00.
Value of bidding terms and conditions document: AR$ 25.000 (Argentine pesos twenty five thousand).
Proposals’ presentation: Until 23rd
November 2012 at 10:00 at ADI-NQN S.E.P. office in Neuquén city.
Opening of the envelopes: 23rd
November at 12:00 at ADI-NQN S.E.P. office in Neuquén city.
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Featured RFPs
Feature Requests for Proposals related to the geothermal energy industry. Contact: [email protected] . Opportunities
are listed for three weeks and can be extended.
Bid Announced for Geothermal Exploration in Neuquén, Argentina
Via the Consulate General and Promotion Center of Argentina -- An opportunity is available for a geothermal energy
exploration contract at the Maitena and María Victoria mines in Argentina. The contract includes the right to exploit
geothermal resources for a maximum term of 25 years and to build and operate one or more geothermal power plant. The
electrical power produced from the geothermal resource which has been explored and exploited from the mines will be
sold by the concessionaire, who will assume all the related risk. The concessionaire must pay the royalties and provincial
taxes, excluding those covered by the provincial government. Tax breaks, technical assistance, and financial facilities are
available.
The sponsoring institution can offer the concessionaire access to an important local cluster of service companies, highly
skilled workers and the workforce needed for the project. Furthermore, the sponsoring institution has experience in similar
project offerings, including specific tender offers made to local and international investors in recent years, including the
granting of a concession to build and exploit a geothermal power plant of 30 MW in Copahue, province of Neuquén,
awarded in 2010.
To put the opportunity in context, the demand for electrical power in Argentina is growing 6% on average per year. Law
26190 establishes the National Program for the Promotion of Renewable Resources to produce power. The law includes an
8% participation goal for renewable sources in terms of the total national consumption of electricity by 2016. Current
conditions in MEM supply—fossil fuel dependent—and rising prices mark the great potential for new geothermal sources.
Neuquén has a longstanding experience in geothermal energy area and boasts a logistic platform developed for its oil
industry, ensuring the required services and highly skilled workers are available for the project’s development.
The total amount of the investment project (and minimum amount required from the investor) is US$ 10,000,000.00. The
payback period is > 75%. The feasibility study has been completed. Interested parties should contact Mr. Jorge
Usandivaras at [email protected] or [email protected] or call 212-603-0401 in order to receive the bidding terms and
conditions.
RE or RE Certificates, Seattle City Light (Oct. 15)
Seattle City Light RFP seeking 150,000 megawatt-hours of renewable energy or renewable energy certificates per year,
starting in 2020. Qualifying projects must comply with Washington State's renewable portfolio standard. Notice of intent
to respond due by October 1, 2012. Additional Information: Seattle City Light - Resource Acquisitions. Contact: Robert
Cromwell, Jr., 206-684-3856
Seeking Info on RE Projects to go Online in 2014-15, TerraPass Inc. (Oct. 26)
TerraPass Inc. Request for Information (RFI) seeking information from firms with renewable energy projects currently under
development or construction in California, with projected online dates in 2014 or 2015. TerraPass is undertaking this effort
on behalf of a client having interest in ownership, investment and/or long-term bundled renewable energy offtake
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opportunities within PG&E territory. Client will consider a project or portfolio of projects with expected generating capacity
of up to 230 million kilowatt-hours per year. Contact: Erin Craig, 415-644-5783
RE Projects, Southern California Public Power Authority (Nov. 30)
Southern California Public Power Authority RFP (PDF 52 KB/) seeking proposals for renewable energy projects that can
deliver 2,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh) per year in 2014 and an additional combination of projects able to deliver another
3,000 GWh per year beginning in 2017, for a total addition of approximately 5,000 (GWh) per year by 2020.
Contact: Julie Filipe, [email protected] (626-793-9364).
Events
GEA and GEA-Sponsored 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. Contact: Kathy, [email protected] . Geo-energy.org/events
*Updates! Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America (co-located with POWER-GEN
International), Orlando, Fla. (Dec. 11–13)
GEA is on the planning committee for the Renewable Energy World North America Conference and Expo (REWNA) and
POWER-GEN International. The dates of the conference are December 11-13, 2012. Along with Halley Dickey (TAS), Joe
Lillard (Atlas Copco), and Meg Cichon (Renewable Energy World), GEA will chair three geothermal sessions:
Session 2A - Geothermal Overview: Global Opportunities for Development - Panel Discussion
Tuesday, 12/11/2012 1:30PM - 3:30PM , Room S310F
Panelists: Elaine Sison-Lebrilla, John Carson, Jonathan Weisgall, and Paul Thomsen
This session provides an overview of utility-scale geothermal applications and the markets where this technology has taken
off. The panelist will provide a focused look on the applicability and potential of geothermal power through a discussion of
the comparative benefits, market growth, current barriers to adoption and future geothermal developments both
domestically and internationally. Halley Dickey, Session Co-Chair; Leslie Blodgett, Session Chair
Session 2B - Government Policy to Mitigate Risk for Geothermal Projects - Panel Discussion
Wednesday, 12/12/2012 9:30AM -11:30AM , Room S310F
Panelists: John Fox, Karl Gawell, and Mike Long
Geothermal projects are a high-risk, capital-intensive undertaking. Tax incentives and supporting policies are important to
address both of these obstacles. This session will take a look at the economic risks the industry faces including drilling,
permitting and environmental issues. Panelists will also discuss supporting policies in the United States and take a
comparative look at key international policies. Halley Dickey, Session Chair; Meg Cichon, Session Co-Chair
Session 2C - Innovative Geothermal Technologies
Wednesday, 12/12/2012 1:30PM - 3:30PM , Room S310F
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Sub-Topics: Advanced Supercritical Refrigerant Power Cycles- Neal Hot Springs - San Emidio; High-Temperature Artificial
Lifting System for Enhanced Geothermal Systems; Produced Water from O&G Wells: Denbury Resources, Mississippi
Demo; and Improving Binary Cycle Efficiency by Eliminating Parasitic Loads
A key success factor for the geothermal industry lies in innovation. Currently, research and development has been trending
beyond traditional hydrothermal reserves going deeper into the earth or using lower-temperature resources. This session
will delve into developing geothermal technologies that can drastically widen the industry’s potential including enhanced
geothermal systems (EGS), low-temperature systems, co-production and other progressive technologies.
For the first time this event will be co-located with POWER-GEN. This co-location is a significant change for REWNA.
Power-Gen is a very large conference with over 20,000 people expected to attend and many utility and other major
companies exhibiting. Event link: Renewableenergyworld-events.com/
Featured Events
To request that your event be featured on this list, contact: Leslie, [email protected] .
Geothermal Workshop, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Philippines (Oct. 21–24)
An interactive workshop on Geothermal will be held by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, October 21–24 in Cebu,
Philippines. In the Philippines, geothermal development accounts for more than a quarter of the nation's power
generation. Although located in the Philippines, this event will have a global remit, bringing together the field experiences
of petroleum engineers with geothermal techniques used in the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Chile, the
US, and other hubs of global activity. Additionally, SPE is now soliciting for program committee members for the Workshop.
Contact Sherine Chin, [email protected] (+60.3.2182.3000).
Webinar, “Geothermal Energy and Water Use,” Hot Dry Rocks and RPS Aquaterra (Oct. 23)
Submitted by Hot Dry Rocks – A free webinar presented by Jim Driscoll of Hot Dry Rocks & Hugh Middlemis of RPS
Aquaterra on Geothermal Energy and Water Use will take place Wednesday, October 23rd at 11am Melbourne, Australia
time / 6pm Pacific. This program develops from the National Water Commission’s Waterlines No. 72, exploring how and
why the geothermal industry is distinctly different to the mining, oil and gas industries in terms of its potential impacts on
water resources. The webinar will be of interest to Australian Water Managers, Policy Analysts, and Geothermal
Developers. Topics to be covered include:
Water demand projections for geothermal energy in Australia
The nexus of water legislation and geothermal legislation
Recirculation of water, aquifer impacts and water security
Direct use of geothermal waters.
This webinar is free and open to the public. Pre-Registration is required. To register, please contact Mr. Lawrence Molloy:
Phone: (03) 9827 7740; email: [email protected]
34th New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, Aotea Centre, Auckland (Nov. 19-21)
The New Zealand Geothermal Workshop is New Zealand’s longest running energy conference. This year’s theme is
“Geothermal – Electricity and more,” acknowledging the rapid growth in the direct use of geothermal energy, particularly in
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the use of geothermal or ground source heat pumps. Papers will focus on all aspects of direct use, together with the usual
papers on geoscience and geothermal engineering related to electricity generation projects. The 2011 New Zealand
Geothermal Workshop welcomed over 200 delegates representing 12 countries. Keynote speakers included Professor
Roland N. Horne, Dr. Greg Bignall, Dr. Bjarni Palsson, Professor Colin Wilson and Dr. Yung Ngothai. There were over 60
technical presentations. Geothermalworkshop.co.nz/
4th African Rift Geothermal Conference, Nairobi (Nov. 21-23)
This year the Government of Kenya is hosting the 4th African Rift Geothermal Conference in partnership with UNEP and the
Geothermal Association of Kenya (GAK). Kenya is the leading African country in geothermal development with 209 MW
installed. In order to accelerate geothermal development in Africa, in 2003 the African Rift Geothermal Development
Facility (ARGeo) was founded under the auspices of the Global Environment Facility (GEF). ARGeo supports the
development of the large untapped geothermal in the Eastern Africa region and reduces risks associated with geothermal
exploration. Biennial conferences are held to promote regional cooperation in the development and utilization of
geothermal respectively.
The organizing committee invites conference abstracts /papers in line with the following general topics: Vision for
geothermal power development; Policy for accelerating the scaling-up of the geothermal industry in African Rift countries;
Financing geothermal projects; Environmental, health, safety & social factors in geothermal development; Case studies –
any aspect of geothermal development; Exploration and drilling; New geothermal technologies, research papers and
innovations; Geothermal utilization; and Student Papers – to include all aspects for geothermal exploration, development
and utilization. Two concurrent short courses are planned prior to the main conference. Please submit your abstract/paper
to the Chair, Technical Committee at [email protected] .
Call for Sponsors/Exhibitors: The ARGeo-C4 conference provides an excellent opportunity to national, regional and
international exhibitors ranging from independent power producers, business fraternity, development partners,
government institutions, manufacturers and individuals to showcase their technology and products/services. The
geothermal conference will also provide great business opportunities. For more information, please contact the Chairman
organizing committee via [email protected] . You may also call Ruth (+ 254 717 722 522) or Pauline (+254 715 199 281.
Geothermal Energy Utilization Associated with Oil & Gas Development, Southern Methodist University,
Dallas, Texas (March 12-14, 2013)
The SMU Geothermal Laboratory, a leader in research on the conversion of oil and gas fields into geothermal energy
projects, welcomed 200 attendees at its 5th conference dedicated to Geothermal Energy Utilization Associated with Oil and
Gas Development. The conference focuses on an exciting part of the industry: taking these wells and energizing them with
geothermal power instead of abandoning them. Request updates on this event from Maria Richards: [email protected] .
Smu.edu/geothermal
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