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Vietnam proposes 15 MW geothermal project for inclusion in PDP8

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The Provincial Government of Binh Dinh has proposed the inclusion of the 15 MW Hoi Van geothermal power project in Vietnam’s national power development plan VIII (PDP8). The project, to be located in Cat Hiep commune, Phu Cat district, requires an estimated investment of USD32.7 million. It is intended to diversify the province’s energy mix and contribute to national renewable energy targets. Geothermal energy is still at an early stage in Vietnam, but the country’s…

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CESHS drills Northeast India’s first geothermal production well in Dirang

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The Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) has drilled a geothermal production well in Dirang. The project will be implemented in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Dirang is located in a medium-to-high enthalpy geothermal zone with underground temperatures around 115°C. The site’s geological features allow for efficient drilling with limited environmental impact. The project is a collaboration between CESHS, the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Icelandic firm Geotropy ehf, and Guwahati Boring Service…

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Aboitiz Power to develop Philippines’ first hybrid BESS and geothermal system

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AP Renewables Inc. (APRI) and Aboitiz Renewables Inc. (ARI), subsidiaries of Aboitiz Power Corporation, have partnered with Shandong Electric Power Engineering Consulting Institute Co. Ltd. (SDEPCI) for the Bay Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project in Barangay Bitin, Bay, Laguna, Philippines. The project will integrate a battery energy storage system with APRI’s Makban geothermal plant, creating the Philippines’ first hybrid geothermal and BESS system.  This innovative solution aims to improve the stability of the Luzon…

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E2E Energy and Novus Earth to develop geothermal project in Canada

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E2E Energy Solutions has partnered with Novus Earth to develop Latitude 53 Hinton, a geothermal energy project near Hinton, Alberta, set to begin construction in early 2025.  This two-phase initiative will utilize geothermal energy to support sustainable agriculture and produce clean electricity, bolstering Alberta’s renewable energy landscape. The first phase focuses on supplying geothermal heat for year-round strawberry cultivation in a 20-acre greenhouse, offering up to 50 gigajoules of heat per hour through E2E’s technology. …

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EDC allocates USD434 million to expand Southern Negros Geothermal Project

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Energy Development Corporation (EDC) has committed USD434 million to expand the Southern Negros Geothermal Project (SNGP).  The investment will support new well drilling, pad expansion, road and pipeline network upgrades, and the integration of emerging technologies.  Currently, the SNGP operates at a dependable capacity of 221.8 MW across multiple geothermal plants, with this expansion set to strengthen infrastructure and increase output.

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US DoI to expand geothermal energy on public lands

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The US Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced plans to boost geothermal energy development on public lands, supporting the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved the Fervo Cape geothermal project in Beaver County, Utah, which is expected to generate up to 2 GW of baseload power using advanced technology. The BLM has authorized nearly 32 GW of clean energy projects on…