New national policy targets geothermal energy usage (The Observer) Uganda has released a revised draft of the National Energy Policy, which seeks to replace the older one of 2002, by, among other things, embarking on strategies that can promote new forms of energy such as solar and geothermal power. By promoting the supply of new energies,Continue reading “Uganda: Government Promotes Geothermal Energy Development”
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Kenya: Employment Opportunity as Managing Director at Geothermal Development Company
Vacancy – Recruitment of Managing Director (GDC) Applications must be received by close of business on 7th February 2020. The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is a fully – state owned company whose key mandate is to spearhead the development of Geothermal Resources for energy generation in line with the Government of Kenya’s (GoK) goal to becomeContinue reading “Kenya: Employment Opportunity as Managing Director at Geothermal Development Company”
Europe: Geothermal Must be Part of European Green Deal – EGEC
Just Transition Mechanism must prioritise renewable heat to deliver the EU’s zero-carbon target (News Release) EGEC Geothermal reaction to the launch of the Just Transition Mechanism proposal EGEC Geothermal welcomes the launch of the Just Transition Mechanism. It is the glue that binds social and political acceptability for delivering a successful European Green Deal. The mechanismContinue reading “Europe: Geothermal Must be Part of European Green Deal – EGEC”
Italy: Chinese Company Completes Acquisition of Italian Geothermal ORC Turbine Manufacturer
Exergy Restarts With Tica to Boost Integrated Systems and Advanced Green Power Generation (News Release) Following successful auction bid, China’s Nanjing TICA Thermal Technology Co. Ltd., has officially formalized the acquisition of Exergy from the Maccaferri Industrial Group. Exergy, Italian leader in Organic Rankine Cycle systems for clean power generation, and China’s TICA Group, an establishedContinue reading “Italy: Chinese Company Completes Acquisition of Italian Geothermal ORC Turbine Manufacturer”
Participate in the Canadian Government MAiD euthanasia consultation
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Guide to answering the MAID consultation questionnaire (Link). The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (EPC) is urging you to participate in the Canadian Department of Justice Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) consultation questionnaire. (Consultation webpage).The language of the consultation questionnaire is not great, nonetheless, the questionnaire does allow you to leave furtherContinue reading “Participate in the Canadian Government MAiD euthanasia consultation”
The Geothermal Energy Magazine – 48 Pages Now Available Online
GRC Bulletin – November/December 2019 – Download Now! GRC Bulletin – Vol. 48 No 6 – November December 2019 from Geothermal Resources Council
Science & Technology: Using Machine Learning to Enhance Geothermal Exploration Process
Harnessing heat: Applying machine learning to geothermal exploration (Colorado School of Mines) Professor Sebnem Duzgun Professor Sebnem Duzgun’s work could help researchers identify the presence of geothermal resources based on surface and subsurface characteristics What are the benefits of using machine learning to analyze remote-sensing hyperspectral images?Sebnem Duzgun, professor and Fred Banfield Distinguished Endowed Chair ofContinue reading “Science & Technology: Using Machine Learning to Enhance Geothermal Exploration Process”
Germany: Daldrup & Söhne AG Sells Taufkirchen and Landau Geothermal Power Plants
Daldrup & Söhne AG sells remaining shares in Geysir Europe including the geothermal power plants to IKAV Group (News Release) Drilling technology and geothermal energy specialist Daldrup & Söhne AG today signed a contract with IKAV Invest S.à.r.l., Luxembourg, for the sale of the remaining shares (48.944 %) in Geysir Europe GmbH. The agreement includes the saleContinue reading “Germany: Daldrup & Söhne AG Sells Taufkirchen and Landau Geothermal Power Plants”
Canada: Workshop on how Oilfield Services Companies can Participate in Geothermal Energy Development
Geothermal Energy – Opportunities for Oilfield Services (PSAC-U) Wednesday February 5th, 2020, Downtown Calgary Thumbs Up! The Geysers, California, USA. By Robert Hopkins, Mound House, Nevada. GRC Photo Contest 2009. There is an enormous geothermal opportunity available here in Western Canada. Join Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC) for this members only event covering: AnContinue reading “Canada: Workshop on how Oilfield Services Companies can Participate in Geothermal Energy Development”
California Governor wants to make California a ‘No Kill State’ — for Animals (but Not People)
This article was published by National Review online on January 13, 2020 Wesley Smith By Wesley J SmithMisplaced priorities are California’s specialty. Here’s an example: Governor Gavin Newsom wants to end euthanasia in animal shelters. From the Sacramento Bee story: Gov. Gavin Newsom wants California to stop euthanizing animals, and he’s ready to put taxpayerContinue reading “California Governor wants to make California a ‘No Kill State’ — for Animals (but Not People)”
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