geothermal field News
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Rig Up on Reykjanes for HS Orka
Rig Up on Reykjanes for HS Orka an Alterra Power company. Rig Thor will drill geothermal well in Reykjanes geothermal field in Iceland. We feed the rig with power from the grid with direct green geothermal electricity. IDC providing a integrated solution to HS ...
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Sorik Marapi Unit 4 geothermal power plant in Indonesia announces COD
KS Orka Renewables Pty Ltd (KS Orka), via subsidiary PT Sorik Marapi Geothermal Power (PT SMGP), has announced the start of commercial operations of the 50-MW Sorik Marapi Unit 4 geothermal power plant in North Sumatra, Indonesia. With the acceptance of the Unit Rated Capacity Test for Sorik Marapi Unit 4, it officially commenced commercial operation on December 16, 2023 and is now ready to ...
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Geo Dipa, KKT to collaborate on North Patuha geothermal project, Indonesia
PT Geo Dipa Energi (Persero) and Kopjasa Ahli Teknosa (KKT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a collaboration to develop ta geothermal project in the North Patuha area in Bandung Regency, Java, Indonesia. The MOU was signed by Ilen Kardani, Geo Dipa’s Director of Exploration and Commercial Development, and Hermawati Parinduri, Director of KKT, at the KKT Office in Jakarta. ...
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Ormat Extends PPA for its Zunil Power Plant in Guatemala by Additional 15 Years
Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA) announced today its indirect, wholly owned subsidiary signed an amendment to the power purchase agreement (PPA) with Instituto Nacional de Electrificacion (INDE) for its Zunil geothermal power plant in Guatemala. The amendment extends the term of the PPA from 2019 to 2034. The PPA amendment also transfers operation and management responsibilities of the Zunil ...
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Ormat Technologies, Inc. Awarded First Tender for Geothermal Power Plant by GDC in Kenya
Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ORA) today announced that Geothermal Development Company (GDC), owned by the Government of Kenya, has awarded Ormat International Inc., a subsidiary of Ormat Technologies, Inc., its first well head power plant project in the Menengai geothermal field in Kenya on a Build-Own-Transfer (BOT) basis. The award is the result of an international tender for the design, ...
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Fieldtrips Announced for Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) has announced more details of events at the world’s largest annual geothermal conference in Sacramento, California, USA. Information is available at www.geothermal.org/meet-new.html. In addition to the main event of the GRC Annual Meeting & GEA GEOEXPO+ taking place October 23-26, 2016, there will be three fieldtrips before the conference and one ...
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Celebrating Success: EGEC reaches +200 Members Milestone
EGEC is thrilled to announce its membership has surpassed the remarkable number of more than 200 esteemed members, with 30 new members joined EGEC in 2023. This is a significant milestone in EGEC’s mission towards establishing geothermal as a unique energy source in Europe and beyond. This achievement reflects the growing recognition and support for geothermal energy as a sustainable, ...
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Iceland Drilling completes IDDP-2 well at Reykjanes
A significant milestone has been reached in the IDDP-2 Project at the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland as drilling was completed in mid-January at 4,650 meter depth. All of the initial targets were reached. These targets were to drill deep, extract drilling cores, measure the temperature and search for permeability. Temperature at the bottom of the well has already been measured at 427 degrees ...
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Best Geothermal Presentations of 2012 Announced
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) has announced the outstanding presentations from the global geothermal community for 2012. The judging was made in each of the technical sessions held in early October at the 36th GRC Annual Meeting inReno, the world’s largest annual geothermal event. The judging criteria included the technical content, the quality of the visual aids and the ...
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The 330 MW Sarulla Geothermal Power Project In Indonesia Signed Project Agreements
RENO, Nev., April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA) announced today that Sarulla Operations Ltd. (SOL) has signed a Joint Operating Contract (JOC) and Energy Sales Contract (ESC)for the 330 MW Sarulla geothermal power project in Tapanuli Utara, North Sumatra in Indonesia. Ormat participation in this project includes two roles. Ormat designed the plant and will supply ...
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Global Geothermal Energy Awards Announced
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC), one of the world’s premier geothermal associations, has announced awards honoring the best and brightest of the global geothermal energy community. These prestigious awards have been a highlight of the geothermal calendar since the late 1970's. The GRC will present the prestigious Aidlin, Pioneer, Henry J Ramey Jr., Ben Holt, and Special Achievement ...
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The 330 MW Sarulla Geothermal Power Project in Indonesia Signed Project Agreements
Ormat named power plant technology provider. Among the world’s largest single-contract geothermal power plant. Project company expects to complete financing and begin construction in one year Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA) announced today that Sarulla Operations Ltd. (SOL) has signed a Joint Operating Contract (JOC) and Energy Sales Contract (ESC) for the 330 MW Sarulla geothermal ...
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The Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award 2024: Inspiring Geothermal Innovations
At EGEC, we continue celebrating the innovation and excellence of the Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award (EGIA) 2024 awardee, Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH, along with the four finalists. The video titled “The Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award 2024: Inspiring Geothermal Innovations” showcases the journey of the winner and finalists, providing ...
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Drilling progress for the geothermal expansion project on Azores Islands, Portugal
Following mobilization and rig up of our Drillmec HH-220 rig in the Azores, then geothermal drilling operations have started. First well is already finalized successfully and the second already in progress. The geothermal area is in Ribeira Grande on the island of Sao Miguel. Iceland Drilling Company have successfully mobilized their drilling rig which is Drillmec HH-220 from the Island of ...
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Deadline Nears for Global Geothermal Awards
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) would like to remind the global geothermal community to make their nominations for this year’s GRC Awards. The awards recognize distinguished colleagues in the geothermal community from around the world and have been a highlight of the geothermal calendar since the late 1970’s. The deadline for nominations is Friday, June 16. The winners will be ...
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The GRC Awards - Seeking the Best in Global Geothermal Energy
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for this year’s GRC Awards. The awards recognize distinguished colleagues in the geothermal community from around the world and have been a highlight of the geothermal calendar since the late 1970’s. The winners will be honored at the GRC Awards Luncheon, the climax to the GRC Annual Meeting ...
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Nominations Now Open for The GRC Awards - Seeking the Best in Global Geothermal
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for this year’s GRC Awards. The awards recognize distinguished colleagues in the geothermal community from around the world and have been a highlight of the geothermal calendar since the late 1970’s. The winners will be honored at the GRC Awards Luncheon, the climax to the GRC Annual Meeting ...
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Biden- Harris Administration Invests $60 Million to Expand Clean, Renewable Geothermal Energy
In support of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy this week (Feb 13) announced the selection of three projects that will receive up to $60 million to demonstrate the efficacy and scalability of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). Funded by the landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the pilot projects will use innovative technology and a variety of ...
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The GRC Awards - Seeking the Best in Global Geothermal
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for this year’s GRC Awards. The awards recognize distinguished colleagues in the geothermal community from around the world and have been a highlight of the geothermal calendar since the late 1970’s. The winners will be honored at the GRC Annual Meeting & Expo in Reno, Nevada, USA from October ...
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California to Host Ultimate Geothermal Energy Event in October
California will host the geothermal energy event of the year from October 23-26, just 9 weeks away. This event brings together key players in policy, technology, and industry at the Sacramento Convention Center -- the GRC Annual Meeting & GEA GEOEXPO+. Last year, the event hosted more than 1,200 representatives from over 25 countries spanning six continents. With the strong growth in the ...
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