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Government of Ireland Publishes Policy Statement on Geothermal for a Circular Economy

The Government of Ireland has published the Policy Statement on Geothermal Energy which aims to address the barriers for geothermal development in Ireland.

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EDC Targets Completion of Palayan Binary Geothermal Plant by September 2023

​Commissioning of the 29-MW Palayan Bayan binary power plant of EDC in the Philippines is expected by September 2023.

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Construction Starts for Silverstone Carbon Capture Plant in Hellisheidi, Iceland

Construction has started on the Silvertone CO2 capture plant of Carbfix which aims to make the Hellisheidi geothermal power plant near carbon-neutral.

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ONGC Updates on Geothermal Development Work in India

India's ONGC updates on the plans of a nation-wide geothermal survey and the drilling operations at the Puga Valley geothermal project in Ladakh.

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One-Year Extension of Geothermal Concessions in Tuscany, Italy Met With Criticism

The deadline for the expiring geothermal concessions in Tuscany, Italy has been extended by a year, but this decision was not met positively by local trade unio…

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Study Examines the Geothermal Resource Potential of Albania

A study by the UNECE examines the characteristics of geothermal areas in Albania, their potential for direct use, and the importance of adopting UNFC standards.…

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Geothermal – The Hot Topic of the Electric Energy Transition

In This Guest Article, Phil Cruver of Regenbiomass Discusses New Technologies, the Inflation Reduction Act, and How These Can Advance Geothermal Power.

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Plans for Geothermal Development Announced in Vogtland, Germany

Plans are underway to utilize the geothermal resources in the Schönbrunn of Vogtlandkreis, Germany for district heating, and possibly, electricity.

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GDC MD Speaks on De-risking Geothermal Prospects in Kenya

Paul Ngugi, the CEO of Geothermal Development Company, aims for financial sustainability for GDC while helping de-risk geothermal projects in Kenya.

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Geothermal Agricultural Site to Grow Strawberries Year-Round in Alberta, Canada

A geothermal greenhouse facility is being planned by Freshbay Inc. near Hinton in Alberta, Canada with the goal of cultivating premium strawberries year-round. …

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Planning Starts Anew for Monterotondo 2 Geothermal Power Plant in Italy

The permitting process for the planned Monterotondo 2 geothermal plant in Tuscany, Italy has been restarted following the decision to lower its installed capaci…

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Hawaii Legislation Seeks Additional Funding for Geothermal Research

Since 2022, legislation has been proposed that seeks to utilize geothermal royalties in Hawaii for further geothermal research.

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Japan Sees Surge of Small-Scale Geothermal Power Plants

Japan currently has the highest density of geothermal power plants, owed in large part to the rapid growth in small-scale geothermal power plants (250 kW or les…

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Port of Oakland, California Signs 12-Year Contract for Geysers Geothermal Power Supply

The Port of Oakland in California will be supplied with geothermal power from the Geysers geothermal field for 12 years under a USD 13.5 million contract.

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National Treasury of Kenya Signs Support for Menengai Geothermal Project

The Menengai geothermal project of Globeleq has received protection from political and country risk with the support of the National Treasury of Kenya.