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”

Iceland: Geothermal-Powered Biodome Planned for Reykjavik Suburb

How a ground-breaking biodome being planned in Iceland could change cities around the world (Arctic Today) An artist’s rendering of the planned ALDIN Biodome Resort at dusk, shown in the Elliðaárdalur Valley and Park in Reykjavik, Iceland. (WilkinsonEyre) By combining geothermal and vertical farming technologies in a resort-style biodome, a new Reykjavik project could become aContinue reading “Iceland: Geothermal-Powered Biodome Planned for Reykjavik Suburb”

Turkey: Opportunity to Explore for Geothermal Resources in Balıkesir

Balıkesir Valiliği Yatırım İzleme Ve Koordinasyon Başkanlığı Jeotermal Kaynak Arama İhalesi – Balıkesir Governorship Investment Monitoring and Coordination Directorate Geothermal Resource Exploration Tender 11.01.2020 tarihli 31005 sayılı Resmi Gazete’de Balıkesir Valiliği Yatırım İzleme ve Koordinasyon Başkanlığı tarafından jeotermal kaynak arama ihalesi duyuruldu. Duyurulan ilan ile ilgili ayrıntılı bilgi için tıklayınız. (From Google Translate) In the OfficialContinue reading “Turkey: Opportunity to Explore for Geothermal Resources in Balıkesir”

Russia: Geothermal Volcanology Workshop in Kamchatka

Geothermal Volcanology Workshop 2020 (Institute of Volcanology and Seismology)  5-9 September, Petropavlovsk, Kamchatsky, Russia. Kamchatka is an active volcanic, seismic and hydrothermal region. Active volcanism is accompanied by magma injections into host structures, magmatic fracturing, and the formation of hydrothermal systems adjacent to volcanoes. Geo-scientific and engineering studies of productive geothermal reservoirs are a necessary conditionContinue reading “Russia: Geothermal Volcanology Workshop in Kamchatka”

Turkey: Video of Kızıldere 3 Geothermal Power Plant

Kızıldere 3 Geothermal Power Plant (Zorlu Enerji) (Video 3:36 minutes) From the Global Geothermal News archives: Friday, November 30, 2018 – Turkey: Zorlu Energy has High Claims for Kızıldere 3 Geothermal Power Plant Monday, June 11, 2018 – Turkey: Kizildere 3 Phase II Geothermal Power Plant Project Gets Award for Best Renewable Energy Deal Thursday, March 22,Continue reading “Turkey: Video of Kızıldere 3 Geothermal Power Plant”

Climate Change: Renewable Energy Investment Needs to Double – IRENA

Double the Share of Renewables in the ‘Decade of Action’ to Achieve Energy Transition Objectives (News Release) The share of renewables in global power should more than double by 2030 to advance the global energy transformation, achieve sustainable development goals and a pathway to climate safety, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Renewable electricityContinue reading “Climate Change: Renewable Energy Investment Needs to Double – IRENA”

USA, California: Ormat Signs 14 MW Geothermal Power PPAs With Community Choice Aggregators

Ormat Signs 10-Year PPAs With Silicon Valley Clean Energy and Monterey Bay Community Power for Its CD4 Geothermal Power Plant in California (News Release) Ormat Technologies, Inc. today announced the signing of two similar Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) and Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP). Under the PPAs, SVCE and MBCP willContinue reading “USA, California: Ormat Signs 14 MW Geothermal Power PPAs With Community Choice Aggregators”

Join the Global Geothermal Community!

Support your geothermal energy association – Join the GRC! As of December 31, 2019 the membership of the GRC stood at 1,220 from 43 different countries. The GRC membership is open to any person, organization, agency, or company. The membership advantage includes access to: The GRC Policy Committee – An add-on option for GRC members whoContinue reading “Join the Global Geothermal Community!”

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