Carbon dioxide storage through mineral carbonation (Nature.com) a | The CarbFix method involves the dissolution of CO2 in water during injection into a basaltic reservoir. b | During the Wallula basalt pilot project, pressurized liquid CO2 was injected into basalts. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has a fundamental role in achieving the goals of the ParisContinue reading “Iceland: Injection of CO2 from a Second Geothermal Plant will Begin Next Year”
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Belgium: Janssen Pharmaceutica Geothermal Project Officially Launches
Janssen Pharmaceutica zet volop in op diepe geothermie – Janssen Pharmaceutica is fully committed to deep geothermal energy (dVO) Vlaams minister president Jan Jambon heeft op de campus van Janssen Pharmaceutica in Beerse het officiële startschot gegeven voor de eerste diepe geothermieboringen. De boringen gaan 2,4 kilometer diep en pompen water van minstens 85°C op, dat viaContinue reading “Belgium: Janssen Pharmaceutica Geothermal Project Officially Launches”
Japan: Geothermal Developer Issues First Green Bond to Finance Projects
ORIX to Issue the first Green Bonds in Japan (News Release) ORIX Corporation has decided to issue its first Green Bond (unsecured straight bonds) in the domestic market. Green bonds are bonds issued by companies to finance green projects (such as renewable energy, construction and renovation of energy‐saving structures, and projects with environmental improvement effects suchContinue reading “Japan: Geothermal Developer Issues First Green Bond to Finance Projects”
East Africa: Opportunity to Influence Financing Policy for Geothermal Energy Projects
Online Survey for Project Financing and Direct-Use Projects (GRMF) Awarded projects from Application Round 1 to Application Round 5 Dear Developers, After five successful Application Rounds of the Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility (GRMF) with 30 awarded projects, the Regional Geothermal Coordination Unit (RGCU) of the African Union Commission (AUC) is currently assessing the potential of aContinue reading “East Africa: Opportunity to Influence Financing Policy for Geothermal Energy Projects”
USA: Washington DC.: GRC ED Boosts Geothermal at National Energy Conference
Video – GRC Executive Director Talks About Geothermal at U.S. Energy Association Forum (C-Span) Will Pettitt, Executive Director of the Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) represented the geothermal community at the 16th Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum, hosted by the U.S. Energy Association (USEA) on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the National Press Club, Washington, DC,Continue reading “USA: Washington DC.: GRC ED Boosts Geothermal at National Energy Conference”
USA, California: GRC Board Member to Give Presentation on Geothermal Heat Pumps
Geothermal Heat Pumps for Building Decarbonization – A Gridworks Happy Hour Greetings Friends, You're invited to the next Gridworks Happy Hour! On Thursday Jan 23rd, we will be hosting a Happy Hour and community discussion about Geothermal Heat Pumps and their expanding role in the building decarbonizing. This informal opportunity to consider new approaches forContinue reading “USA, California: GRC Board Member to Give Presentation on Geothermal Heat Pumps”
USA, Washington D.C.: Geothermal Resources Council Presents at State of the Energy Industry Forum
GRC Executive Director at USEA State of the Energy Industry Forum .@GRC2001 Executive Director Will Pettitt says #geothermal is the recovery of #heat from the earth that is then converted to #electricity A @ENERGY study found that over 60 GW of electricity could be accessible by 2050 if geothermal #technology is invested in#SOTEI2020 pic.twitter.com/etPF2vaGwD —Continue reading “USA, Washington D.C.: Geothermal Resources Council Presents at State of the Energy Industry Forum”
USA, California: Sacramento Area Utility Plans for 180 MW Geothermal by 2040
New year, new clean energy goals (News Release) Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)—which serves as the roadmap for how it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions—has been adopted by the California Energy Commission and lauded for lowering greenhouse gas emissions in the Sacramento region while maintaining affordable rates and reliability. SMUD’s IRPContinue reading “USA, California: Sacramento Area Utility Plans for 180 MW Geothermal by 2040”
Portugal: Geothermal District Heating Network Proposed for Town of Chaves
Chaves vai usar calor da água termal para aquecer edifícios e potenciar descarbonização – Chaves will use geothermal energy to heat buildings and enhance decarbonization (SAPO lifestyle) A Câmara de Chaves vai criar uma minirrede de geotermia através de um projeto-piloto que irá utilizar o calor da água termal para aquecer edifícios e, assim, promover aContinue reading “Portugal: Geothermal District Heating Network Proposed for Town of Chaves”
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