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Energy innovation summit set
In Washington D.C., Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu will convene an ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit titled Catalyzing Energy Breakthroughs for a Secure American Future. From the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, the summit will explore how global energy challenges are directing research and investment priorities and driving American innovation. Select speakers include Steven Chu; Raymond [...]
GEA 2011 finance forum coming in February
In New York, the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) and Islandsbanki, will hold a one-day Geothermal Energy Finance Forum on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the Ritz-Carlton, Battery Park in New York City. The event will be headlined by the Honorable President of Iceland, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson. The day’s agenda includes presentations and panel discussion on; [...]
Presentations from power forum available for purchase
In Canada, presentations from CanGEA’s recent Calgary Geothermal Power Forum and Networking Reception are available for purchase for a limited time. Presentations include: Opening Remarks, Utilities and Off takers Perspective – Benefits of Geothermal; Drilling Panel – Updates on opportunities in Geothermal; Developer Presentations; Geothermal Code Panel – The Impact of the Canadian Geothermal Code [...]
Drilling activity report cites a dozen GT rigs
In Texas, oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said the number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the country rose in the past week. The 12 in the miscellaneous category are primarily drilling for geothermal energy and is unchanged. Rigs in use in the U.S. rose five from the previous week to 1,714. [...]
Estrella adds rig
In Argentina, Estrella International Energy Services Ltd. announced the addition of a 1000 HP drilling rig in its December update. The $10.5 million rig, including peripheral equipment and spares, was constructed by MD Cowan in the U.S. in 2008 and will be known as Rig 1001 in the Estrella fleet. The rig completed a small [...]
Iceland President highlights GEA 2011 finance forum
In New York, the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) and Islandsbanki, will hold a one-day Geothermal Energy Finance Forum on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the Ritz-Carlton, Battery Park in New York City. The day’s agenda includes presentations and panel discussion on; geothermal technology, geothermal project development, financing and investment, risk mitigation, employment, government finance and [...]
Department of Commerce hands achievement cert to GDA
In Nevada, Geothermal Development Associates was honored by the U.S. Department of Commerce with the U.S. Commercial Service Export Achievement Award. Representatives from the offices of Senator Harry Reid, Senator Johm Ensign, and Representative Dean Heller were on hand. GDA was recognized for winning a contract from Kenya Electricity Generating Co. in competition with companies [...]
SAIC announces profitable third quarter
In Viginia, SAIC, Inc. said that revenues for the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, ended October 31, rose 4% to $2.87 billion. Operating income was up 11% to $258 million. The company was awarded two geothermal contracts for $36 million to design and build geothermal power plants in Nevada. The first was awarded by [...]
Green Machine on display at Power Gen conference
In Florida, ElectraTherm, Inc. says its Green Machine heat to power generating system will be on the expo floor at the Power Gen International Conference in Orlando, Fla., December 14-16, 2010. The Green Machine generates a range of power between 30-50 kW from low-temperature (190-240°F) waste heat. Rob Emrich, ElectraTherm Vice President of Sales, said [...]
Enbridge moves on heat to power company
In Canada, waste heat to energy company Genalta Power Inc. said that power producer Enbridge Inc. is set to buy a portion of the company. Calling the deal an alliance, Genalta chief Graham Illingworth said the deal “allows us to focus fully on our core business, which is to develop technologies that enhance the design, [...]
