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Jun 29, 2010U.S. GEOTHERMAL ACQUIRES MINERAL OWNERSHIP INTERESTS AT NEAL HOT SPRINGS PROJECT
TRADING SYMBOLS: June 29, 2010
In the United States: NYSE Amex: HTM and in Canada: TSX: GTH
Boise, Idaho – June 29, 2010 (NYSE Amex: HTM, TSX: GTH) U.S. Geothermal Inc., a renewable energy company focused on the development, production and sale of electricity from geothermal energy, announced today that its subsidiary, USG Oregon LLC ( "USG Oregon"), has acquired two underlying geothermal mineral ownership interests at the Neal Hot Springs project in eastern Oregon.
A 25% mineral interest, which encompasses 600 acres, was purchased from a private estate. An option to purchase an additional 25% interest in 2,110 acres was executed with GCO Minerals Company, a subsidiary of International Paper. The two mineral interest acquisitions in part overlie each other, and when combined provide USG Oregon with 600 acres of 50% mineral ownership and 1,510 acres of 25% mineral ownership in the heart of the defined Neal Hot Springs geothermal reservoir. This acreage includes the two existing production wells, and all of the currently planned new production and injection wells for the 22 megawatt development.
Daniel Kunz, President and CEO of U.S. Geothermal Inc. said, "We can either lease the energy rights by paying a royalty each year or we can own them outright and reduce the annual royalty burden. With the acquisition of these two mineral interests the Neal Hot Springs project will have increased annual cash flows."
About U.S. Geothermal Inc.:
U.S. Geothermal Inc. is a renewable energy development company that is operating geothermal power projects at Raft River, Idaho and San Emidio, Nevada. USG Oregon has an approved power purchase agreement with Idaho Power Company and has received a conditional commitment for a $102.2 million loan through the Department of Energy Section 1703 loan guarantee program for the development and construction of the Neal Hot Springs project.
Please visit our Website at: www.usgeothermal.com
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The information provided in this news release may contain forward-looking statements within the definition of the Safe Harbor provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding development possibilities at Neal Hot Springs and in Guatemala. These statements are based on U.S. Geothermal Inc.’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those described. Readers are cautioned to review the risk factors identified by the company in its filings with Canadian and US securities agencies. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations, beliefs and opinions on the date the statements are made. U.S. Geothermal Inc. assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if management’s expectations, beliefs, or opinions, or other factors, should change.
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Jun 29, 2010
RASER TECHNOLOGIES AND HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCE MOU FOR JOINT DEVELOPMENT
RASER TECHNOLOGIES AND HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR JOINT DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES
A U.S. Green Energy Company and Korean Manufacturing Giant Team for Well-to-Wheels Development of Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles
Provo, Utah, June 29, 20010–Raser Technologies, Inc. (“Raser”) (NYSE: RZ), an energy technology company, and global manufacturing giant Hyundai Heavy Industries (“HHI”) announced today that the two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) for the joint development of renewable energy and electric vehicles. The agreement sets into play the first two projects that are intended to lead to a broader long-term relationship to develop renewable energy in the western U.S. utilizing Raser’s resource portfolio and HHI’s renewable energy equipment manufacturing capabilities. The agreement also sets forth the first phase of commercial production of electric fleet vehicles utilizing HHI’s high tech engineering and manufacturing capability and Raser’s powertrain technology.
HHI Chairman, Dr. K.S. Min, attended the Western Governors’ Association (“WGA”) annual meeting to meet with governors of western states where potential renewable energy projects will be located. The WGA annual meeting agenda calls for coordinated steps to be taken by western states to address climate adaptation, including the development of renewable energy.
“We are committed to meeting the challenges of global climate change in the two key industries that can reduce fossil fuel emissions the most, renewable energy and electric vehicles,” said Dr. Min. “We selected Raser as a development partner because of their leadership in electric vehicles, and their sizable holdings of highly valuable renewable resources,” concluded Min.
The “Well-to-Wheels” demonstration projects, identified in this initial MOU, consist of a 5 megawatt solar power generation project, and the production of the first 3 extended range electric trucks (“E-REV”) for U.S. fleet customers.
The proposed solar power project will be built at Raser’s Thermo site in southern Utah, using photovoltaic (PV) solar panels and transmission equipment manufactured by HHI. The solar power plant will be co-located with Raser’s geothermal power plant to enable the demonstration of a unique new zero emissions blended renewable (“ZEBRA”) development by Raser.
“When completed, the project will be the first phase in demonstrating the potential value of HHI and Raser’s relationship in developing renewable energy projects on Raser’s sizeable holdings where all three renewable resources, geothermal, solar and wind coexist in close proximity to existing transmission lines in a unique “Triple Play” area of Utah’s renewable energy zone, where Raser holds a large property portfolio,” commented Raser Executive Vice President Richard Clayton.
In subsequent phases of the project, solar and wind power will be blended with Raser’s base-load geothermal energy enabling better availability and reliability preferred by utilities. In addition, the MOU launches the first phase of commercial production of E-REVs to begin filling standing orders for clean alternative fueled vehicles by leading U.S. government and commercial fleets. Both projects are anticipated to be completed over the next several months, with the first E-REV trucks to be introduced by the nation’s largest electric utility, Pacific Gas & Electric in California. Upon the successful demonstration of these two initial projects, the two companies plan to explore a broader business relationship relating to the development of ZEBRA (blended) renewable energy and electric vehicle production. HHI is a leading global manufacturer of grid electric transmission, electric motors, ships, large vehicles and electric buses and is positioning to become a world leader in solar and wind generation equipment as well.
Kraig Higginson, Chairman of Raser Technologies said, “HHI is an ideal partner due to their manufacturing and financial strength in the two key areas of focus for Raser. We have been working for several years to establish this strategic relationship and are pleased to now take this first step. We share a vision with HHI that we can meet the challenges of climate change and look forward to working together combining the strengths of our two companies in these projects.”
More information on the Raser ZEBRA and Renewable Energy “Triple Play” can be found at www.rasertech.com/ZEBRAand more information on Raser’s E-REV fleet truck program can be found at www.rasertech.com/htrucks.
About Raser Technologies
Raser (NYSE: RZ) is an environmental energy technology company focused on renewable energy development and technology licensing. Raser’s Power Systems segment develops clean, renewable electric power plants with one geothermal plant operating in southern Utah and eight active and early stage projects in four western United States: Utah, New Mexico, Nevada and Oregon, as well as a concession for 100,000 acres in Indonesia. Raser’s Transportation and Industrial segment focuses on extended-range plug-in-hybrid vehicle solutions and using Raser’s award-winning Symetron™ technology to improve the torque density and efficiency of the electric motors and drive systems used in electric and hybrid-electric vehicle powertrains and industrial applications. Further information on Raser may be found at: www.rasertech.com.
About HHI, Inc.
HHI is the world largest ship building company as well as a global leader in its 5 other business segments, including Offshore & Engineering, Industrial Plant & Engineering, Engine & Machinery, Construction Equipment, Electro Electric System including high-tech AC induction motor, Drive System, Generator, Solar Panel, Wind Turbine System, Transformer etc. HHI also operates 15 other companies as affiliates. Through these business operations, HHI with its 15 affiliates achieved approximately USD 50 billion annual sales revenue in 2009. Further information on HHI may be found at: http://English.hhi.co.kr
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This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, but not limited to, statements regarding; our beliefs about the potential to construct a solar power project at the Thermo site; our beliefs about our ability to produce and sell extended range electric trucks in cooperation with Hyundai Heavy Industries; our beliefs about our ability to finalize a definitive, binding agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries; our beliefs about the strength and enforceability of our agreements; our belief about our ability to develop future geothermal projects and the geothermal industry in general. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ, including, without limitation, the competitive environment and our ability to compete in the industry; our ability to attract, train and retain key personnel; and such other risks as identified in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and all subsequent filings.
All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.
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Jun 29, 2010
Ormat & JFE Engineering enter into Cooperation Agreement Implementing Geothermal Projects in Japan
Jun 29, 2010
Magma Announces Turbine Arrival for Next 50 MW Expansion in Iceland & Provides Drilling Update
(All amounts in US dollars and all MW according to the Geothermal Reporting Code)
VANCOUVER, June 29 /CNW/ - Magma Energy Corp. (TSX: MXY) is pleased to provide an update at its 46.18% owned HS Orka's operations in Iceland. Magma expects to increase its stake in HS Orka to 98.53% by the end of July.
HS Orka recently took possession of a 50 MW Fuji Electric turbine generator for its Reykjanes power plant which currently produces 100 MW from twin Fuji units. HS Orka plans to expand Reykjanes output to 180 MW in 2 phases pending permitting and new power purchase agreements with power off-takers. A 50 MW (phase 1 expansion) is expected to come on-line in 2012. More than 15 MW of steam has already been drilled for this expansion project. An additional 30 MW phase (to bring output to 180MW) is scheduled for 2013 and requires no additional drilling as the feedstock is low pressure steam generated from current operations. In addition to these expansion projects, plans to develop additional resources to increase total production to 405 MW by 2016 is underway.
Drilling for additional power plant expansion capacity is underway. Well REY-29 is currently at a depth approaching 3,000 meters and has encountered temperatures exceeding 315 degrees C. Initially, this well was targeted to be a field reinjection well and was drilled at the edge of the known geothermal reservoir. It now appears that a new geothermal production area has been discovered adjacent to the 100 MW Reykjanes plant. Testing of the well will continue over the next several weeks and a reservoir estimate will be prepared for this potential resource.
The budget for the 50 MW expansion is $116 million, of which $32 million has already been spent as of May 31. The remaining cost for the expansion is expected to be funded from HS Orka's cash on hand and by debt financing.
Asgeir Margeirsson, Magma Iceland's CEO commented, "The teams at Magma Iceland and HS Orka are working well together on planning the new power projects in front of us. We are excited to see the new turbine at Reykjanes and very pleased with the encouraging results from our latest well."
Please visit the link, http://www.magmaenergycorp.com/s/Projects.asp, to view our photo and video gallery of HS Orka operations.
About Magma Energy Corp.
Magma Energy Corp. is a global geothermal power company which operates, develops, explores and acquires geothermal energy projects. We have an extensive portfolio of properties throughout the western United States, Iceland and Latin America, including one operating power plant in Nevada and an interest in two in Iceland.
About HS Orka
HS Orka is the largest privately owned energy company in Iceland producing 9% of the country's power needs. Installed geothermal power capacity is 175 MW from the Svartsengi and Reykjanes power plants. In addition, HS Orka generates 150 MW of thermal energy for district heating. Expansions are planned that will increase HS Orka's geothermal power production to 405 MW by 2016. HS Orka's 75 MW Svartsengi plant began production in 1977 and its 100 MW Reykjanes plant began production in 2006. Much of the power is sold under US dollar contracts to a large aluminum smelter that is one of the world's lowest cost aluminum producers.
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This news release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities laws, which may include, but is not limited to, statements with respect to future events or future performance, management's expectations regarding our growth, results of operations, revenues, requirements for capital, future demand for and prices of electricity, business prospects and opportunities, exploration and development, geothermal resources, recoverable geothermal energy or energy generation capacities. Such forward-looking information reflects management's current beliefs and is based on information currently available to management.
A number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, may cause our actual results or performance to materially differ from any future results or performance expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. The forward-looking information is based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, including, but not limited to, assumptions about: the success and timely completion of planned exploration and expansion programs, the growth rate in net electricity consumption; support and demand for non-hydroelectric renewables; government initiatives to support the development of renewable energy generation; the accuracy of reserve estimation methodology and analysis used to estimate the quantity of potentially recoverable thermal energy; geological, geophysical, geochemical and other conditions at our properties; the reliability of technical data, including extrapolated temperature gradient, geophysical and geochemical surveys and geothermometer calculations; capital expenditure estimates; availability of capital to fund exploration, development and expansion programs; and general economic conditions. Forward-looking information and statements are also based upon the assumption that none of the identified risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information and statements will occur.
There can be no assurance that the forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, prospective investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Other than as required by applicable securities laws, we assume no obligation to update or revise such forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances.
For further information: Alison Thompson, Vice President, Corporate Relations, Magma Energy Corp., Phone: 604.646.1882, Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Jun 24, 2010
RAM POWER ANNOUNCES PURCHASE OF GEYSERS PROPERTY
RENO, NEVADA- (June 24, 2010)– Ram Power, Corp. (TSX: RPG) ("Ram Power"), is pleased to announce that it has purchased through its wholly owned subsidiary, Etoile Holdings Inc. (“Etoile”), 100% of the membership interests in Mayacamas Energy LLC (“Mayacamas”) which has direct ownership of the 421 acres of land associated with the identified steam resource for Ram Power’s Geysers Geothermal Project (the “Project”) in Northern California and provided the majority of the steam to a 55 megawatt power plant operated by Pacific Gas and Electric until 1989.
The Mayacamas property has three fully tested production wells which can support over half of the 25-35 megawatt project originally engineered by Western GeoPower Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Ram Power) and is adjacent to Ram Power’s 3,500 contiguous leased acres with several existing well pads that could provide access into undeveloped areas of the steam field. Together, these parcels of land will provide maximum flexibility to investigate the various alternatives for advancing the Project. The objective of these alternatives is to further enhance the proven steam resource and thus the value of the Project. Such alternatives being considered include an expanded drilling program on the site, the sale of steam to power producers and the development of Ram Power’s own operating facility.
The purchase price paid by Ram Power was an undisclosed amount of cash. As a result of the transaction, Ram Power will no longer be required to pay a royalty of 4% to 12% from the revenues associated with the selling of power that utilizes the steam from the resource.
Hezy Ram, CEO of Ram Power, stated, “Ownership of the land rights is a key element for Ram Power, allowing for flexibility and autonomy in the development of the Project. The purchase of the land and resource rights for the Project is a continuation of our commitment to developing our pipeline of projects to their full potential.”
About Ram Power, Corp.
Ram Power is a renewable energy company based in Reno, Nevada, engaged in the business of acquiring, exploring, developing, and operating geothermal properties and has an interest in geothermal projects primarily in the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
Steven Scott, Director of Investor Relations
Ram Power, Corp.
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This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws including information regarding the business of Ram. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by this information. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. Ram, undertakes no obligation to update forward looking information, other than as required by law, or comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third-parties in respect of Ram, or its financial or operating results or its securities.
Jun 21, 2010
CanGEA Chair and Founder, Alison Thompson Recipient of the CIRI Belle Mulligan Award for Leadership
Calgary, AB, June 21, 2010- The Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) is pleased to announce that CanGEA Chair and Founder, Alison Thompson has been honoured as the 1st recipient of the Belle Mulligan Award for Leadership in Investor Relations. Alison received this reward Tuesday June 15th at the Canadian Investor Relations Institute’s (CIRI's) 23rd Annual Investor Relations Conference in Ottawa, Ontario.
Belle Mulligan Award for Leadership in Investor Relations
The Belle Mulligan Award for Leadership in Investor Relations is given by CIRI in honour of the late Belle Mulligan to recognize individuals who have shown singular leadership in one or more aspects of the practice of investor relations.
Alison Thompson is the first recipient of this prestigious Award based on her leadership through her involvement in developing the Canadian Geothermal Code for Public Reporting and through her efforts in the application of this Code, making Magma Energy Corp. the world's first Canadian Code-compliant publicly traded geothermal energy company.“There are many people to thank today as one cannot win a Leadership award without a cause to champion and a team to work with” said Alison. “I would like to thank the CanGEA team and its members for their forward thinking stance on what the Geothermal Reporting Code means for investor relations; my colleagues at Magma Energy for their extensive use of a voluntary Geothermal Reporting Code - leading by example and acting as a lighthouse for the industry; the investment community and especially the research analysts who have been early adopters of using the Code to report on geothermal companies.”
"Alison's excellent work and leadership with respect to the Geothermal Code for Public Reporting has set the bar appropriately high for this award." said Tom Enright, CIRI President & CEO.
CanGEA’s Canadian Geothermal Code for Public Reporting was launched in January 2010 and has been embraced by CanGEA developers Magma Energy Corp., Sierra Geothermal Power Corp. Borealis Geothermal and Caldera Geothermal. The Reporting Code provides a minimum set of requirements for the public reporting of Exploration Results, Geothermal Resources and Geothermal Reserves. The Code provides a basis for transparency, consistency and confidence in the public reporting of geothermal information. The Code, a first in Canada, will serve to increase investor confidence and interest in the geothermal energy sector through the standardization of geothermal reporting. The use of the Code will be on a voluntary compliance basis (industry self-regulation) until 2011 when Code compliance will be a mandatory requirement for CanGEA membership
Through the Canadian Geothermal Code Committee (CGCC) there is a listing of Qualified Persons on the CanGEA website that has been certified as “Qualified Persons” under the Geothermal Code for Public Reporting. Pubic reporting is the responsibility of the company and the preparation of the reports must be undertaken by a Qualified Person as certified under the Geothermal Code for Public Reporting. Further information can be found online at www.cangea.ca. A workshop to learn more about the Geothermal Code will be held in conjunction with CanGEA’s Third Annual Geothermal Energy Conference and Trade Show August 8-10th in Vancouver BC www.cangea.ca/events.
About CIRI:
CIRI is a professional, not-for-profit association of executives responsible for communication between public corporations, investors and the financial community. CIRI is dedicated to advancing the stature and credibility of the investor relations profession and the competency of its members. With 600 members, CIRI is the world's second largest society of investor relations professionals. For further information, please visit ciri.org.
About CanGEA:
CanGEA is a national industry association that believes we can provide competitively priced, emissions free, renewable, base-load energy to Canadians and to U.S. export markets. CanGEA works on behalf of our members to facilitate the growth of geothermal power projects and promote publicly listed companies on the Canadian Exchanges.
For further details contact:
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Marketing and Membership Director
The Canadian Geothermal Energy Association
The Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) thanks CNW Group for its continued support of our association
Jun 16, 2010
Nevada Geothermal Power’s Faulkner 1 Geothermal Development will be First to Access a Loan Guarantee
Nevada Geothermal Power's Faulkner 1 Geothermal Development will be First to Access a Loan Guarantee Under the Department of Energy's Financial Institution Partnership Program
(John Hancock Financial Services is Lead Lender and Lender-Applicant to DOE)
Vancouver, B.C. (June 15, 2010), Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. (NGP), (TSX.V: NGP, OTCBB: NGLPF)is pleased to announce that it has received a conditional commitment from John Hancock Financial Services as lead lender for a $US98.5 million loan and an offer for a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as loan guarantor for up to 80 percent of the loan amount.
NGP, through its subsidiaries Nevada Geothermal Power Company and NGP Blue Mountain I LLC ("Blue Mountain"), is developing the Blue Mountain project, a 49.5 megawatt geothermal power plant located in Humboldt County in northwestern Nevada. The Blue Mountain project consists of a geothermal well field, fluid collection and injection systems that enable energy to be extracted from rock and fluid below the earth's surface, and a power plant that converts geothermal energy into electricity. The project has a 20-year power purchase agreement to sell electricity and renewable energy credits.
NGP, 100% owner of the Blue Mountain project, and John Hancock Financial Services, the lender-applicant and lead lender, are the first geothermal proponents to access a Department of Energy (DOE) commercial loan guarantee through the Financial Institution Partnership Program ("FIPP"), a program supported by the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. John Hancock Financial Services is a leading institutional energy lender with experience in fixed rate utility lending, project financing and private equity investments, including nine prior geothermal projects.
Brian Fairbank, President and CEO of Nevada Geothermal Power said, "The John Hancock senior debt facility and the DOE loan guarantee will provide low cost, long-term financing for our leading Faulkner 1 project and greatly enhance our ability to provide permanent clean energy jobs in northern Nevada. We appreciate the continued assistance and cooperation of our partner, the Trust Company of the West, during this process."
Recep C. Kendircioglu, a Managing Director at John Hancock stated, "John Hancock is very pleased that Blue Mountain is the first project to be offered a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee through FIPP. We are looking forward to a timely closing and to support NGP in its future endeavors."
About Nevada Geothermal Power Inc.:
Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. is a renewable energy producer and developer focused on producing clean, efficient and sustainable geothermal electric power from high temperature geothermal resources, in the United States. NGP currently owns a 100% leasehold interest in five properties: Blue Mountain, Pumpernickel, Black Warriorand Edna Mountain, in Nevada, and Crump Geyser, in Oregon. These propertie s are at different levels of exploration and development. NGP estimates a potential of between 150 MW and 300 MW from its current leaseholds.
Nevada Geothermal Power Inc.
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http://www.nevadageothermal.com
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Jun 15, 2010
CanGEA Celebrates Monumental Step in Membership and Hosts Canada’s largest Geothermal Conference
Calgary, AB – June 15, 2010 – The Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) is pleased to announce that with the latest addition of Raser Technologies Inc. and US Geothermal Inc.; CanGEA now represents all the geothermal energy developers listed on the TSX and TSX-V. Together (with existing members Sierra Geothermal Power Corp., Ram Power, Corp., Nevada Geothermal Power Corp. and Magma Energy Corp.) CanGEA represents over $1.1 billion in market capitalization with member projects across four continents. The Association has seen support for geothermal energy at an all time high as membership has more than doubled in recent months to include Google Inc., Ernst & Young and SNC Lavalin Group Inc. CanGEA is pleased with the display of support for the Canadian geothermal energy industry and is proud to represent the industry’s global leaders in geothermal exploration and development.
Recently, the geothermal energy industry has seen substantial interest and activity as evidenced by Schlumberger’s acquisition of member GeothermEx, Inc. and the proposed acquisition between Sierra Geothermal Power Corp. and Ram Power Corp.. The industry is also seeing an influx of traditional energy players from the oil & gas sector taking a serious look at the geothermal energy industry. With its ability to provide renewable heat and power geothermal energy is ideally suited to tackle some of the oil & gas industry’s major challenges – especially in the Alberta Oil Sands. Schlumberger’s latest acquisition lends support to the trend that geothermal energy is fast becoming one of the world’s greatest sources of clean, renewable, base-load energy.
For CanGEA the strong interest in geothermal energy has been palpable. “We’re seeing interest from nearly all corners of the globe with almost half of our members based outside of Canada”, said CanGEA Marketing and Membership Director - Nicole Robson. With an abundance of geothermal resources Canada is one of the last countries to harness geothermal energy - a fact which CanGEA is working to change as Canada is one of the last countries bordering the “Pacific Ring of Fire” yet to develop geothermal energy. While the industry looks to Canada as the next frontier, CanGEA is actively lobbying federal and provincial governments to embrace geothermal power and its many benefits. “Geothermal is a vital source of energy,” says Robson, “not only can it provide emission-free base-load power but it can also provide the level of investment and job creation that Canada needs to bounce back from this economic recession”.
In the meantime, CanGEA is leading the charge to place Canada firmly on the world stage of geothermal power producing nations. The Third Annual CanGEA Geothermal Power Conference and Trade Show, to take place in Vancouver, BC August 8th - 10th will draw hundreds of representatives from geothermal developers, industry service providers, utilities, and renewable supporters to explore the many opportunities emerging in the industry. Like the resource itself, interest for this clean, renewable energy is heating up and steaming to the surface.
About CanGEA: CanGEA is a national industry association that believes we can provide competitively priced, emissions free, renewable, base-load energy to Canadians and to U.S. export markets. CanGEA works on behalf of our members to facilitate the growth of geothermal power projects and promote publicly listed companies on the Canadian Exchanges.
For further details contact:
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Marketing and Membership Director
The Canadian Geothermal Energy Association
The Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) thanks CNW Group for its continued support of our association
Jun 14, 2010
CanGEA Congratulates B.Bennett on his Appointment to Minister of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources
Calgary, AB – June 14, 2010 – The Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) today congratulates Bill Bennett, MLA Kootenay East, on his appointment to Minister of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources for the province of British Columbia. Minister Bennett previously served as Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts as well as Minister of State for Mining. CanGEA looks forward to building upon the work of outgoing Minister Blair Lekstrom and is grateful for his years of service.
CanGEA would also like to welcome the newly appointed Deputy Minister of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources Robin Junger who until recently served as Deputy Minister of Energy and Clean Technology under the Premier’s Office. His work was instrumental in the formation of the recently announced Clean Energy Act which will provide greater ministerial authority to advance clean energy projects in the province. Mr. Junger replaces outgoing Deputy Minister Greg Reimer who is taking a position in the private sector as Executive Vice-President of Transmission and Distribution with BC Hydro.
With such overwhelming changes taking place at the Ministry, CanGEA is eager to build upon recent developments within the province’s geothermal program. After years of intermittent interest in geothermal power the province of British Columbia has renewed its focus and is seeking to embrace geothermal power in its portfolio of clean energy generation assets. In late March of this year the province held their first geothermal tenure auction since 2004 - a significant step in bringing this renewable, base-load power source online for the province. However, the industry was deeply disappointed to learn that the highly anticipated June tenure auction has been postponed to the fall due to delays in the referral process. Undeterred, CanGEA is actively working with the Ministry to make land available for development and expedite the tenure request and referral process.
For more information about BC’s Ministry of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources Geothermal Program please visits; http://www.empr.gov.bc.ca/Titles/OGTitles/geothermal/Pages/default.aspx
About CanGEA: CanGEA is a national industry association that believes we can provide competitively priced, emissions free, renewable, base-load energy to Canadians and to U.S. export markets. CanGEA works on behalf of our members to facilitate the growth of geothermal power projects and promote publicly listed companies on the Canadian Exchanges.
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Jun 14, 2010
CanGEA responds to article “Interest in Canada’s geothermal energy industry heating up!”
A recent article posted in Power Week Canada reiterated the vast potential for Canada's geothermal resources. In response to this article, and the work of Jacek Majorowicz and Stephen Grasby, CanGEA would like to reaffirm their support for all types of geothermal energy development, including enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). CanGEA Chair & Founder, Alison Thompson, has long been involved in exploring such technologies and was team lead for Canada's first EGS study which examined geothermal potential for cleanly powering the Oil Sands. CanGEA's Third Annual Geothermal Conference and Trade Show (August 9th and 10th) will showcase some of the exciting work being done in EGS and geothermal power for Oil Sands technology. Certainly all available methods of harnessing the vast potential of Canada's geothermal resources should and must be examined to bring this base-load, renewable energy source online to satisfy Canada's clean energy demands.
"To learn more about EGS and Geothermal Power join us at the Third Annual Geothermal Conference and Trade Show in Vancouver, August 9th and 10th.
For more information please see www.cangea.ca/events."
