Projects
ADK/Borealis Geothermal Demonstration Project
What: The ADK/Borealis Geothermal Demonstration Project is an innovative renewable heat and power project for a remote community in Northern Canada. It will consist of a geothermal plant which will deliver a minimum of +/- 1 MWe of electrical power (sufficient for ~750 homes or the entire community) and also +/- 1 MWth of direct heat, sufficient to power a local greenhouse complex for local food production.
This renewable heat and power green energy project will be completely „green‟ and sustainable, with minimal emissions of any air pollutants or GHG‟s, and expected to be indefinitely renewable. This project will demonstrate how a northern community can use a geothermal, “earth heat” resource to generate electricity and heat thereby reducing the entire community‟s fossil fuel demand and reduce energy costs.
Acho Dene Koe First nation (ADKFN) Chief Steve Kotchea and ADKFN Council and Borealis Geopower are very pleased to acknowledge that our ADK/Borealis Geopower Demonstration Project has been selected in response to a call for proposals under the Renewable and Clean Energy portion of the Clean Energy Fund. ADK/Borealis Geopower Demonstration Project funding amount is in the range of $10-20 million.
Who: Borealis GeoPower Inc. is a privately held Canadian company focused on project consulting and development of high temperature geothermal energy projects in the Canadian market.
Established in 2007, Borealis GeoPower has assembled an experienced team of well respected, industry leading players with world class capabilities. Together our extended team has over 130 years of experience working in energy resource development and has managed all aspects of geothermal resource assessment and development. Borealis aims to become the leading private geothermal power consulting business in Canada and help unlock Canada‟s vast geothermal energy potential.
Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) is a band government of the Dene people, based in Fort Liard, Northwest Territories, Canada. The ADKFN support renewable energy projects that represent a cheaper source of heat and power, the opportunity to generate new revenue streams, and more control over their own economic circumstances. ADKFN members have great respect for their traditional values and acknowledge the ADK/Borealis Geothermal Demonstration Project as a right step in reduction of GHGs emissions.
Where: The traditional territory of the Acho Dene Koe people spans the border of British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. This heat and power project will be located in community of Fort Liard, Northwest Territories, which is 43 km north of the B.C. – Northwest Territories boundary.
Why: The project sponsors believe that geothermal power is an economically viable, clean, renewable, and plentiful source of power and heat for Northern Canada. The proposed Borealis GeoPower Inc. http://www.borealisgeopower.com Calgary, Alberta, Canada hydrothermal demonstration plant will eliminate the CO2 footprint of the current diesel generation facilities.
This project is also a strong fit of our Federal Government‟s goal of providing 90% of Canada‟s electricity through non-emitting sources by 2020. A successful demonstration will provide a model for other Northern and First Nations communities with available geothermal resources. BGP also sees the project as an opportunity to materially contribute to geothermal science research in Canada.
When: Borealis Geopower is interested in moving forward with project development in the coming months. At the outside, the proposed demonstration project will take 3½ years to complete, ensuring a working facility by the end of 2013. We believe that demonstrated success of the geothermal technology is required before broad adoption can commence.
General Comments: Geothermal (or earth heat) energy is a clean, renewable source of both power and heat. It is proven technology that provides baseload (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) power, has low to no emissions and one of the smallest environmental footprints of any power supply. It can be a practical energy solution for an entire generation of Canadians.
Special Thanks: Canadian Geothermal Energy Association, NRCan (Natural Resources Canada) and INAC (Indian & Native Affairs Canada)
If you have any further questions regarding the project, please feel free to contact me directly Craig Dunn, P.Geol
Borealis Geopower
(403) 461 8802
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