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Vol. 44, No. 1 Bulletin January/February 2015

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Vol. 44, No. 1 Bulletin January/February 2015 7 President’s Message by Paul Brophy

Executive Director Steve Ponder 9 Executive Director’s Message Email: [email protected] by Steve Ponder

Communications Director/Editor Ian Crawford 10 Communication from the GRC Email: [email protected] by Ian Crawford

Advertising Coordinator Anh Lay 15 Inside Geothermal: North America, Central & Email: [email protected] South America, Australasia, Asia, Africa, Europe, Office & Conference Manager Education, Technology, Climate Change Estela Smith Email: [email protected] by Ian Crawford Librarian 24 38th GRC Annual Meeting, Part Two: Brian Schmidt Email: [email protected] GRC Awards, Poster and Technical Session Graphic Designer Awards, Photo Contest Winners, Student Chi-Meng Moua Leadership Luncheon, Fieldtrip to Mount St. Email: [email protected] Helens, Fieldtrip to Klamath Falls and GEA Expo by Ian Crawford

The Geothermal Resources Council 36 Publications, Websites, Videos & Maps (GRC) Bulletin (ISSN No. 01607782) is published as a service to its members by Ian Crawford and the public, with six issues per annual volume. The GRC is an international, non-profit educational association whose 37 Transitions purpose is to encourage research and environmentally sound exploration, development, and utilization of 38 In Memoriam geothermal-energy resources worldwide through cooperation with governmental agencies, academic institutions, and 39 Calendar of Events the private sector. The GRC Bulletin provides a forum for information transfer to the public and among professionals in many fields related to geothermal resources, including geology, exploration, development, electric-power production, and direct-use technologies. The views and opinions expressed by authors in this publication do not necessarily reflect those Advertisers of the GRC or its members. For changes of address or membership information, Barbour Well Inc...... 6 please contact us. Capuano Engineering ...... 4 Dewhurst Group...... Inside Back Cover EGS Inc...... 4 Geothermal Resources Council Geothermal Resource Group...... Back Cover P.O. Box 1350 GeothermEx, Inc...... 41 Davis, CA 95617-1350 Horizon Well Logging...... 6 Phone: 530-758-2360 Imperial Valley Summit...... 3 Fax: 530-758-2839 Kenai Drilling...... 17 www.geothermal.org NBMG...... 40 ORMAT...... Inside Front Cover ThermaSource...... 8 COVER: “The Bulldog” by Andrew Tiedeman - Honorable Mention in the Thermochem, Inc...... 4 2014 GRC Photo Contest. Odin the Weatherford Drilling Tools & Fishing bulldog at the 9,000’ Geothermal Test Printed with soy-based ink Services ...... 41 Hole 82-36 at NAS Fallon, Nevada, at a facility powered by alternative energy. World Geothermal Congress 2015...... 14 USA. Taken October 2013. Drilling contractor Barbour Well.

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President’s Message by Paul Brophy, President of the GRC Bringing You Up-to-Date with What’s Happening in the GRC

My first task as the new GRC President is a very Accompanying Persons program, Workshops and many simple one – that is to express gratitude and thanks to Lou more attractions. It lasts for a full week thus making the Capuano for such an excellent job as the GRC President journey down under well worth the effort. for the past two years (2013-2014). He now moves on to The GRC Annual Meeting this year will be in Reno, fill what he has always claimed as being the most enviable Nevada, at the Peppermill Hotel which has always been and restful job in the GRC, that of Past-President. Little a successful venue for the GRC. Lisa Shevenell will be does he know that I plan to have him retract that claim the General Chair so we are assured of a great meeting. within the month. Lou has done a great job of steering We hope to see many of you there. Other domestic GRC our organization through a period of industry uncertainty events will occur as usual during 2015 but with a much and during his watch he oversaw the establishment of our stronger focus from the GRC on our Education programs. new scholarship program, the selection of our permanent We would like to establish workshops on more specific Executive Director Steve Ponder, and building of our technical topics and also extend our education programs student chapters amongst many other achievements. to outside of North America. Again many thanks Lou. Of course, the most critical issue we need to address is We welcome to the GRC Board two new Directors, the lack of growth and development of our U.S. domestic Katherine Young from NREL and Masami Nakagawa market. I am certain it is somewhat of a puzzle to many from Colorado School of Mines. Both will bring new of us in the industry as to why geothermal has not been perspectives to the Board and add significantly to our able to thrive in a marketplace where renewables are in collective experience. We also welcome back Maria growing demand. My personal opinion is that there is Richards from Southern Methodist University – Maria more than a single answer to this question and we need took a short break from the Board in 2012 but clearly she to address the problem on a number of fronts rather than missed the thrill and unrivaled excitement of a GRC Board expecting a single solution. The GRC will work with, meeting and is now back in the fold. We congratulate and strongly support efforts of the Geothermal Energy and welcome all three newcomers while at the same time Association to help the industry overcome these barriers saying a hearty thank you to those who are leaving the and substantially improve its place in the renewables Board. marketplace . This year will be an important one for geothermal So, in summary, we can anticipate a busy and active for many reasons. First and foremost it is a World time ahead. My personal goals as President for the 2015- Geothermal Congress year. This quinquennial Congress, 2016 term will be twofold. Firstly, to further develop dubbed WGC2015, will be held in Melbourne, Australia GRC’s education programs so that they better satisfy from April 19th to 24th and will be hosted jointly by the the needs of our industry and secondly, to help promote New Zealand and Australian geothermal associations. the development of younger members so that they can Being on the Organizing Committee for this event I can begin to take a more significant role in the running of assure you all that it will be a successful and memorable our organization. What I can assure everyone is that I Congress and I can strongly recommend for those who will be willing at all times to listen to, and act on, any have not yet “booked your passage” to do so as soon as suggestions you may have to better provide services to possible. If you have not previously attended a World our membership. Please feel free to contact me at any Geothermal Congress (the 2010 meeting was in Bali, time by phone at (707) 544 0955 or by email at pbrophy@ Indonesia) the format is similar to that of our GRC Annual envgeo.com if you have any suggestions or ideas on how Meeting - Plenary and Technical Sessions, Field trips we can improve the GRC experience for you. n in both Australia and New Zealand, a Trade Show, an

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Executive Director’s Message by Steve Ponder A New Direction for the GRC

The GRC faces great opportunities and The GRC staff is looking forward to working challenges in 2015. But first let’s start the New Year with Paul, Lou, and the new Board of Directors. I by thanking outgoing President Louis Capuano, know we are all on the same page and it will be an Jr. President Lou was a tireless worker and was exciting year. always available for guidance to our Davis staff. He The GRC is looking forward to working with all was very hands on and visited our office at least the members of the GRC on numerous projects this once a month to coordinate activities between the year: Board and the staff. As immediate Past President • Establish relationships with institutions in Lou will remain an active Board member. East Africa, Indonesia, Turkey and Latin There are also several other Board members America that are interested in receiving who will now focus on other activities in the GRC. geothermal instruction and training from the Lisa Shevenell and Charlene Wardlow have spent GRC many years of service on the GRC Board and their • Conduct a Geology and Geochemical one contributions are appreciated. However, both will week seminar and field trip in Yellowstone remain active in the GRC; Lisa is the Chair of the National Park this summer (see page 12) 2015 GRC Annual Meeting in Reno and Charlene • Support legislation in the western U.S. and in will continue to support the industry as an active Washington D.C. that is favorable to existing GRC member. and future geothermal endeavors Every other year the torch of leadership at the • Host informational booths at the Imperial GRC passes to a new President. Paul Brophy has Valley Renewable Energy Summit in been elected as the President of the GRC for 2015- California and the World Geothermal 2016 and he is already off and running. This is the Conference in Melbourne, Australia second tour of duty for Paul. He has over 30 years • Host a great GRC Annual Meeting and GEA of experience in the geothermal industry and brings Expo, September 20-23 in Reno, Nevada to the GRC a wealth of technical and business • Continue to support the growth of student expertise. Paul also serves on the International sections and corporate and general Geothermal Association (IGA) Board. This service memberships of the GRC will benefit the GRC as Paul helps us spread the Happy New Year! Your thoughts and geothermal message to all corners of the world. Lou suggestions are welcome. I look forward to and Paul started this transition early last year and working with all of you in 2015. n Paul was consulted on all major decisions.

January/February 2015 9 Reserve Your Hotel Room Communication Reservations can now be made for rooms at the venue for the 39th GRC Annual Meeting & GEA from the GRC Expo, being held in Reno, Nevada, USA, September by Ian Crawford, Director of Communications 20-23. All the events and accommodation are in In this issue we complete our report of the one location, the luxurious Peppermill Resort 38th GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Geothermal Spa Casino, the only resort in the United States Energy Expo held in Portland, Oregon, USA from whose heating source is totally provided from September 28 – October 1, 2014 and announce our geothermal energy produced on the immediate next event in Reno, Nevada, USA in addition to property. an exciting new GRC Workshop at Yellowstone There is a choice of three room styles at National Park . discounted rates. At the newly remodeled The event in Portland attracted a sizeable Peppermill North and West Wings the room international contingent with over 1,400 attendees rates start at an affordable$79 a night. The award from 39 different countries gathering for the winning luxurious Tower Rooms offer panoramic largest annual meeting of the global geothermal views of the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains community. See the report starting on page 24. and are available from $99 a night. Top of the line are the lavish accommodations of the new Tuscan Suites at $139 a night. The discount ends September 29. Attendees can make their reservationson a The theme for the next Annual Meeting is secure website prepared especially for the GRC “Geothermal: Always On” and GEA. The link is available from the GRC Annual Meeting website at: www.geothermal.org/ meet-new.html. Call for Papers The GRC invites you to present your latest technical work in geothermal research, exploration, development and utilization at the 39th GRC Annual Meeting to be held in Reno, Nevada, USA. Successful selection to present at the 2015 GRC Annual Meeting is prestigious and recognizes the presenter as a top industry expert. International participation is key to the success of the GRC Annual Meeting technical programs and we encourage geothermal researchers and experts from around the world to submit their work for consideration to be presented.

Authors may submit an oral technical One of the Tower Rooms at the Peppermill. COURTESY PEPPERMILL presentation and/or poster at the 2015 GRC’s RESORT SPA Annual Meeting. The Draft Paper submission deadline is April 10, 2015. More information can be found on the GRC Get the latest information on the GRC Annual Annual Meeting webpage at: www.geothermal.org/ Meeting & GEA Expo at: meet-new.html. www.geothermal.org/meet-new.html

10 GRC Bulletin l www.geothermal.org Paul Brophy is New President of the GRC GRC Board Elections Paul Brophy has been elected by his peers on The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is the GRC Board of Directors to be the next President governed by a Board of Directors, elected by the of the Geothermal Resources Council (GRC). He general membership to 2-year terms. To provide replaces Louis E. Capuano, Jr., who remains on the continuity, half the Board is elected every year. All Board of Directors as Past President. GRC members are eligible for election to the Board Paul is currently President of EGS Inc. based of Directors. in Santa Rosa, California and has over 45 years The global GRC membership took part in the worldwide experience in the field of energy and ballot in the late fall, and the result was that three natural resources, of which 35 years has been in the new members of the Board were elected: geothermal industry. He has worked on projects in • Katherine Young: Senior energy analyst for numerous countries such as Australia, Costa Rica, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Mexico, Russia, Peru, Chile, Indonesia, Montserrat, Golden, Colorado, USA. and the Philippines. • Maria Richards: Geothermal laboratory Paul has previously served as President coordinator in the Huffington Department of (2007-2008) and Vice President of the Geothermal Earth Sciences, Southern Methodist Resources Council, and also serves on the Board University (SMU), Dallas, Texas, USA. of Directors of the International Geothermal • Masami Nakagawa: Associate professor at Association (based in Germany) and chairs its Colorado School of Mines (CSM), Golden, Finance Committee. Colorado, USA. In 2011, Paul Brophy was awarded the Joseph These new members join the seven others who W. Aidlin Award, recognizing outstanding have been re-elected to the Board of Directors: contributions to the Geothermal Resources Council Richard Campbell, James Lovekin, Joseph Moore, and to the development of geothermal resources. Louis Capuano III, Dennis Gilles, Roy Mink and Paul Brophy earned an M.S. in Mining and Shigeto Yamada. Exploration from the University of N. Queensland, Australia, a M.S. degree in Geophysics from the University of Leeds, England, and a B.S. (Honors) in Geology from the Chelsea College, University of London, England.

Kate Young Maria Richards Masami Nakagawa At the end of 2014, the GRC membership stood at almost 1,450 with members from 49 countries.

Photos of the new Board of Directors can be seen on the GRC Website at: www.geothermal.org/BOD.html

The passing of the baton….new GRC President Paul Brophy (left) receives the 2011 Joseph W. Aidlin Award from past- president Louis E. Capuano, Jr.

January/February 2015 11 Communication from the GRC

GRC Workshop in Yellowstone National Park

June 21-26, 2015 – Sunday through Friday

GRC is pleased to announce a mid-summer GRC Workshop to Yellowstone National Park. The workshop will include a tour of the major geologic features of the Park, the site of the greatest concen- tration of geothermal features in the world, and discussions of its volcanic history, geochemistry, and hydrology. The trip will be led by Duncan Foley, Gene Suemnicht, and Joe Moore. Duncan has led geo- logic and photographic tours of the park since the Grand Geyser and visitors on boardwalk in Upper Geyser Basin. COURTESY JIM PEACO, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 1970’s and is familiar with its features, moods and history. Gene and Joe each have more than 30 years Not included are the cost of flights to, and experience in geothermal systems worldwide. accommodation in Salt Lake, and the cost of breakfasts each day and 3 dinners. Highlights include: This will be an excellent opportunity to see • The 13 MW net capacity U.S. Geothermal this remarkable geothermal system with guides Raft River geothermal power plant and who are intimately familiar with the park and its the Raft River Enhanced Geothermal features. We look forward to you joining us on the System (EGS) site where stimulation trip. activities are being conducted. Reserve your place on this exciting GRC • The geological and geothermal features of Workshop/Field Trip opportunity by contacting the Yellowstone super volcanic system the GRC at [email protected] or phone • 300 plus geysers – more than half of all the 530-758-2360. geysers in the world Go to www.geothermal.org/workshops.html for • More than 10,000 thermal features the latest information. comprised of brilliantly colored hot springs, bubbling mudpots, and steaming GRC Membership fumaroles It’s time to renew your GRC membership! • Grand Teton National Park Notices were sent out in October. Please complete the form and send it back as soon as The final costs have not yet been finalized. It is possible. Alternatively, you can go online on estimated to be approximately $1,500 per person. the GRC website and renew your membership The price will include travel by bus round-trip quickly and easily. There is also a PDF file of the from Salt Lake City and 4 nights double-occupancy Membership Application form to download and print. accommodation in West Yellowstone. Also included To be included in the 2015 GRC Membership are 4 lunches and one dinner. Roster & Registry of Geothermal Services & Equipment, you must submit your membership application form by February 28.

12 GRC Bulletin l www.geothermal.org GRC Scholarships 2015 Please direct questions regarding the The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is scholarship awards to: Brian Schmidt, bschmidt@ pleased to announce the availability of the 2015 geothermal.org or 530-758-2360, ext. 107 GRC Scholarship Awards. To qualify for one of these awards a student GRC Annual Charity Golf Tournament must be a GRC member as well as a student in Helps Make a Wish Come True an accredited academic institution. Selection of The golf tournament at the GRC Annual recipients will be based upon a variety of factors, Meeting is one of the best social and networking including the individual’s academic record, student events in the geothermal industry calendar. The activities, geothermal industry experience, and 2014 edition was no exception. This year’s event career goals. at the Heron Lakes Golf Club in north Portland, Oregon raised funds for the local chapter of the The following awards are available: Make-A-Wish Foundation. • Two (2) GRC Undergraduate Scholarship Awards of $1,500 – to be eligible for one of The GRC office these awards, the candidate must be a third received a thank-you or fourth year undergraduate majoring in note from the charity engineering or geosciences at the time of the detailing how some of award (Fall 2015). the money was spent: • Three (3) GRC Graduate Scholarship “Many thanks for Awards of $2,500 – to be eligible for one of including Oregon wish- these awards, the candidate must be enrolled kids among your lucky in a graduate-level program in engineering recipients of generosity. or geosciences at the time of the award (Fall This smile says it all 2015). – wishes are powerful • One (1) Student Geothermal Project Award medicine. Thanks for of $4,500 – selection of recipient will be based recognizing that and primarily upon the creation and description making more magic!” of a geothermal-focused project, though other Mr. Incredible and his side-kick say factors such as the individual’s academic thanks. COURTESY MAKE-A-WISH record, student activities, geothermal industry FOUNDATION experience, and career goals will factor into the determination as well. The project can represent a variety of academic subjects, including, but not limited to, geosciences, engineering, and economics. The primary Have Your Say! requirement is that the project be focused on If you would like to comment on any column some aspect of geothermal power production, or article in the GRC Bulletin or have an geothermal direct use applications or opinion or suggestion on a topical subject geothermal heat pumps. that will interest our readers, please email the editor, Ian Crawford at icrawford@geothermal. Applications must be received by May 4, org or mail to Geothermal Resources Council, n 2015 to be considered. Successful recipients will be P.O. Box 1350, Davis, CA 95617-1350. notified by June 2, 2015. For application instructions and other details see the announcement on the GRC website at: www.geothermal.org/students.html

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Services LLC business unit will contribute Inside stimulation technology and ON Energy will provide deep drilling services utilizing a novel “water Geothermal hammer” drilling machine, the D&B-350W. The technology boasts ten times the drilling speed of conventional drilling and as much as 50% lower cost. The water hammer is tailored for hard rock and NORTH AMERICA can handle a wide variety of geologic conditions.

AltaRock Hopes Water Hammer Drilling Will Speed Number of Renewable Energy Jobs Continues EGS Project to Grow AltaRock Energy, based in Seattle, Washington, While employment in the U.S. electrical USA and ON Energy, the exclusive U.S. drilling generation industry overall has fallen in recent years services partner of South Korean company Hanjin the renewable energy sector, including geothermal D&B, have announced a partnership to “further the energy has continued to employ more. commercialization of Enhanced Geothermal System The latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor (EGS)”, reports Digital Journal. AltaRock has said it Statistics (BLS) reports that the U.S. electric power will use the technology to speed up drilling at the generation sector lost more than 5,800 jobs from Newberry Volcano EGS demonstration project in January 2011 through June 2014. However, there Oregon, USA. was a gain of nearly 1,800 non-hydro renewable Daniel Lee, CEO of ON Energy replied to a electricity generation jobs in the same period. GRC request for more information: “The structure Solar has led the way, with a 201% increase in of business has not been decided and a joint venture the number of jobs. Wind jobs increased 16% but is one of many options. Currently we have entered there are still more than twice as many wind jobs into a joint marketing partnership and will see how as solar jobs in the electric power sector. Jobs in the it goes and think about the next phases. geothermal energy sector have grown by a steady However, we definitely hope to use our drilling 9% since 2011 to just over 1,100. technology to further advance geothermal energy and EGS. To do that, we thought AltaRock would Revenue from Geothermal Production Funds be the best partner with their technology and their Local Services Newberry project.” The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office The CEO at AltaRock Energy, Aaron Mandell, of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) has said that “ON Energy has demonstrated excellence announced that $4,087,527 was disbursed to counties in bringing in eight states from geothermal energy production down the cost on federal land. of hard rock Counties in California received $2,657,177 drilling and and those in Nevada received $1,138,109. Local we see this governments apply the revenues to meet a variety of as the critical needs, ranging from school funding to infrastructure next step in improvements and water conservation projects. deploying geothermal Geothermal Electric Power Generation Revenue power at a Almost $1 billion in 2012 scale that can For the first time revenue from renewable energy displace coal.” electric power generation has been reported in the According U.S. Economic Census. The 2012 statistics shows to the joint that geothermal power companies generated marketing almost $1 billion, approximately 10% of the total partnership renewable energy revenue. agreement, AltaRock’s The deep hole drilling rig used in water hammer Stimulation drilling. COURTESY ON ENERGY

January/February 2015 15 may alternatively elect to claim the investment tax credit (ITC). Inside The renewable energy industry had urged a Geothermal multi-year extension.

California Governor Asks for More Renewable Energy Revenues for electric power generation Jerry Brown started a record fourth term as industries that use renewable energy resources rose governor of the Golden State in January and re- 49.0% from $6.6 billion in 2007 to $9.8 billion in 2012, affirmed his commitment to combating climate according to the new economic census statistics change and developing renewable energy. released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Geothermal As reported by the Sacramento Bee, Brown said electric power generation had revenues of $995.4m he would push to increase from a third to a half the in 2012. Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS), the required proportion of electricity produced from renewable energy sources; reduce petroleum use in cars by up to 50 percent; and make heating fuels cleaner – all within 15 years.

Another City Signs on with Sonoma Clean Power The Petaluma Argus Courier reports Petaluma City Council voted unanimously to join Sonoma Clean Power, the latest Sonoma County city to take part in the startup public electricity agency in Northern California that sources much of its renewable energy from The Geysers geothermal field. The 33,400 Petaluma electric customers will be enrolled in the program this summer, at the same time as Rohnert Park and Cloverdale. The three cities sat out the initial launch of Sonoma Clean Power, which began serving customers in May. Sonoma Clean Power offers electricity that is COURTESY U.S. CENSUS BUREAU 33% renewable, mostly geothermal energy from The Geysers and solar plants, compared with Production Tax Credit Extended Through End of regional utility PG&E’s 22%. 2014 Only President Obama signed the Tax Increase U.S. Geothermal Completes Acquisition of Earth Prevention Act of 2014 (H.R. 5771) into law in Power Resources December. Among other things, the act will provide First reported in the November/December GRC a one-year retroactive extension for numerous Bulletin, U.S. Geothermal Inc. of Boise Idaho, a energy tax provisions, reports JD Supra. GRC Member company, completed the previously Notably, it will revise the Section 45 production announced acquisition of Earth Power Resources tax credit (PTC) such that facilities for which (EPR) of Tulsa Oklahoma on December 12, 2014. construction has begun prior to January 1, 2015, Under the terms of the Agreement, EPR was merged will be eligible for the PTC, including wind facilities, with and into U.S. Geothermal. closed biomass facilities, open-loop biomass The assets acquired from EPR include facilities, geothermal or solar energy facilities, geothermal leases covering 26,017 acres in Nevada, landfill gas facilities, trash facilities, qualified representing three projects that have an estimated hydropower facilities, and marine and hydrokinetic energy potential in the range of 158 to 359 MW. renewable energy facilities. If construction of these facilities begins prior to January 1, 2015, taxpayers

16 GRC Bulletin l www.geothermal.org SunZia Transmission Line Will Help Distribute According to the contract, PAGWPA will hire Renewable Energy Pagosa Waters to perform exploratory geothermal The U.S. federal government is one step well drilling and data analysis for confirmation of closer to approving a proposed $2 billion electric geothermal resources in Archuleta County using on- transmission line between Arizona and New site exploration, testing and analysis. Mexico that could help deliver geothermal and DOSECC Exploration Services, LLC is drilling other renewable energy to the west coast. six test holes consisting of one 2,000-foot-deep well The Bureau of Land Management released its and five 1,000-foot-deep wells. Exploration hole environmental assessment of a compromise reached drilling was scheduled to be completed by end of with the U.S. Defense Department over the 515-mile- December, 2014. long line’s location. The SunZia project aims to tap into stranded Puna Geothermal Venture Plans to Drill New Well wind resources in central and western New Mexico Ormat-run Puna Geothermal Venture plans to as well pockets of solar and geothermal potential drill a new geothermal well at its Big Island, Hawaii in New Mexico and Arizona, including the 10 location to maintain production levels. MW Cyrq Energy Lightning Dock Geothermal Mike Kaleikini, director of Hawaiian Affairs for facility south of Lordsburg. The line will export the Ormat, says drilling could begin in January and generated electricity to larger markets in the West. take about three months to complete, reports West Hawaii Today. The new well is intended to make up for decreased production at one of its five operating production wells and bring output back up to 38 MW, he said. It’s currently producing 30 MW. It’s not yet clear what caused the decrease, Kaleikini said. He said the well could be between 4,000 and 8,000 feet deep, depending on where a geothermal resource is found. Alternative routes of the Sunzia transmission project. COURTESY SUNZIA SOUTHWEST TRANSMISSION PROJECT Pagosa Springs Geothermal Project Gets a Boost The Pagosa Verde geothermal project in Colorado has received a financial boost. According to the Pagosa Springs Sun, the Pagosa Area Geothermal Water and Power Authority (PAGWPA) has accepted a grant for nearly $2m from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs to “confirm the presence of geothermal resources whereby such geothermal resources can be developed as a possible power source for the area.”

January/February 2015 17 Minister for Sustainable Development, Energy, Science and Technology, Dr. James Fletcher said Inside that if successful, the country’s geothermal resource Geothermal has the potential to produce about 50 per cent of the country’s energy demand. “It all depends on what the exploration finds, but we believe that we can get as much as 30 CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA megawatts, which is about 50 per cent of our demand right now,” he said. “We are looking at Geothermal Development Facility for Latin America anywhere between a 15 and 30 megawatt plant for A Geothermal Development Facility (GDF) for Soufriere.” Latin America was officially launched at theCOP20 The government has reached an advanced stage Sustainable Innovation Forum in Lima, Peru in in its negotiations with the developing company— December with the aim of developing geothermal Ormat Technologies Inc. power plants in South and Central America to a According to a 2008 study by the Trinidad combined generating capacity of 350 MW. branch of the University of the West Indies, St. Twelve development and financial institutions Lucia’s estimated geothermal potential is 680 MW. are participating in the organization, including the Japan International Cooperation Agency Enel to Sell LaGeo Stake (JICA), the World Bank and the Inter-American Bloomberg reports that Italian geothermal power Development Bank. company Enel will sell its 36% stake in geothermal The agencies will work to improve policy energy group LaGeo to the El Salvadoran frameworks necessary for promoting development government for $280m, citing an agreement between in such countries as Costa Rica, Bolivia, Ecuador, Enel and El Salvador. Peru and Colombia. They will also cultivate Enel had filed for international arbitration in human resources and provide technology related to 2008 after it was denied a $100m purchase for operating and maintaining geothermal facilities. control of LaGeo. In September 2014, the French It will involve more than $1 billion in funding Supreme Court upheld the ruling and recognized and include tests at seven candidate sites in five the right of Enel Green Power to increase, through countries. the investments it executed, its equity stake in LaGeo, through the subscription of new shares in the joint venture, as well as the right to receive the company’s earnings in the form of dividends. However, now Enel is looking to sell its stake in LaGeo.

Nicaragua, Iceland to Partner on Geothermal Projects President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua received a delegation of government officials and businessmen from Iceland in November exploring new COURTESY MAURICIO GARRÓN DEVELOPMENT BANK OF LATIN AMERICA investments in the energy sector. The Minister of St. Lucia Geothermal Project Moves Forward Industry and Innovation of Iceland, Ragnheiður The St. Lucia government announced Elín Árnadóttir, who led the delegation, signed an in December that its Geothermal Resource agreement on scientific and technical cooperation Development Project has received $2.8m in grants and one on geothermal and hydroelectric project from the World Bank and the New Zealand development. government, reports Fox News Latino.

18 GRC Bulletin l www.geothermal.org President Ortega said that Iceland is interested Chief Executive, Fraser Whineray, said the in exploring opportunities to develop geothermal international geothermal development options in projects in the Santiago and Mombacho Volcanic all three countries have positive characteristics, areas. but were now not in line with the company’s investment objectives. Costa Rica President Opposes Geothermal in “We will be commencing a sale process for the National Parks assets in Chile and Germany. In the U.S., where we Inside Costa Rica reports that President Luis have an interest in a 50 MW operating plant [the Guillermo Solis will not support geothermal energy John L. Featherstone plant in Imperial County, generation in Costa Rica’s national parks during his California] and a minority stake in a geothermal time in office, calling such a measure unnecessary. development company, no further development Despite the president’s opposition, there are capital will be committed.” currently three bills making their way through the Legislative Assembly that aim to significantly Geothermal Beats Natural Gas in New Zealand expand geothermal energy production in the For the first time more electricity in New country, including inside national parks. With an Zealand comes from geothermal energy than natural installed capacity of 200 MW, geothermal power gas. Electricity Authority figures show for the year is the country’s second energy source. Promoters of ended October 30 geothermal generation accounted geothermal projects in national parks claim that the for 16.3% of the total and gas 15%. According to nation’s production will be increased up to 350 MW the New Zealand Herald the percentage of renewable if new plants could be built in national parks. generation had grown from 65% in 2008 to 79% in the year to June. Peru to Unveil Plans for Renewable Power Auction Mighty River Power generates around 55% of According to Bloomberg, Peru’s government geothermal power in the country. Its chief executive will soon hold a renewable-energy auction and Fraser Whineray said the rise of geothermal from allow bids for solar, wind, biomass and geothermal fourth to second was significant for the country. energy projects, said Pedro Gamio, energy “It’s a great achievement for New Zealand to see coordinator for the United Nations-organized hydro and geothermal at the front of the grid for the climate talks held in Lima in December. first time,” he said. The country is seeking to double its renewable- “Geothermal is the only true baseload renewable energy capacity and reduce its use of fossil fuels. energy so a country not capitalizing on it would be Renewable energy produces about 2.7% of mad.” said Contact Energy Chief executive Dennis the country’s power, according to Gamio. The Barnes. government has set a goal of 5 percent. ASIA AUSTRALASIA Taiwan Looks to Geothermal Energy Mighty River Power to Exit Geothermal Investments The government of Taiwan has expressed an in Chile & Germany interest in exploiting its geothermal resources, New Zealand utility Mighty River Power has reports Taiwan Today. announced that the company will exit its geothermal The Bureau of Energy under the Ministry of development interests in Chile and Germany, while Economic Affairs and New Taipei City’s Economic keeping its stake in operating U.S. interests. Development Department (EDD) are planning to The company announced earlier this year erect a geothermal plant in the Datun Mountain that it was undertaking a review of international range, just north of the capital Taipei, according to geothermal investments as part of a broader the municipal government. strategic planning process. The facility will be Taiwan’s first geothermal plant and the second such endeavor following the one started in Yilan County but suspended in 2012 over environmental concerns.

January/February 2015 19 Marasigan said the 4 geothermal projects are the 40 MW Amakan geothermal field in Compostela Inside Valley, Mindanao; the 20 MW prospect in Balut Geothermal Island, Davao Occidental; another in Cabalian, Southern Leyte, and the Acupan-Itogon geothermal site in Benguet in Northern Luzon. Citing a study by the state-sponsored Industry ~~~~~~~~ Technology Research Institute, the EDD said the Mario C. Marasigan also said that Maibarara total installed capacity of the power plant could Geothermal, Inc. (MGI) wants to expand its 20 MW reach 100 MW. power plant in Batangas by another 10 MW. He said MGI has begun an onsite resource assessment in preparation for an expansion. “They are looking whether they will use the existing well or drill a new one,” reports BusinessWorld. Petroenergy Resources Corp., which has a 65% interest in the Maibarara Geothermal power plant is poised to conduct a stock rights offer early this year to fund the expansion.

~~~~~~~ In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Bacon-Manito (BacMan) geothermal plant owner Philippines Update: Energy Development Corp. (EDC) said with all The Philippines Power Sector Assets and units now operational, “the facility is producing a Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) handed gross output of approximately 130 MW.” over the management of the contracts of the 2 X According to Philippine Star the company 54.24 MW Mt. Apo 1 and 2 geothermal power reported that “the permanent fixes have now been plants in Mindanao and strips of energy deals of the completed on both BacMan Unit 2 & Unit 3, whilst Unified Leyte geothermal power plants in Visayas to BacMan Unit 1 will continue to operate with its of the Gotianun group FDC Misamis Power Corp. interim solution until 27 December 2014 when it will on December 26. then be shut down to install the new steam turbine The for the Mt. Apo 1 and cooperation period rotor from Toshiba. It is planned that BacMan Unit 1 2 plants and will expire on Feb. 15, covers 25 years will be returned to service by 20 March 2015.” 2022 and June 17, 2024, respectively. Claims filed against the contractors of the PSALM is set to auction the government’s rehabilitation of the facility have also been supply contracts for the bulk output of the Unified settled after EDC filed an arbitration case before in the Leyte Geothermal Power Plants (ULGPP) the International Court of Arbitration of the first quarter of 2015. Up for auction are the IPPA International Chamber of Commerce. EDC said it or independent power producer administrator would discontinue the arbitration following the contracts for the 125 MW Upper Mahiao, 232.5 MW settlement of the claims. Malitbog, 180 MW Mahanagdong and 51 MW Located in the towns of Bacon in Sorsogon Optimization plants. province and Manito in Albay, BacMan consists of BacMan I with two 55 MW turbines while BacMan II ~~~~~~~ has two 20 MW geothermal facilities. , director of the Philippines Mario C. Marasigan In a separate disclosure to the Philippine Stock Energy department’s Renewable Energy Exchange reported by InterAksyon, Manila Electric Management Bureau, said the Philippines Energy Co. (Meralco) and EDC announced that the Bacon- department will offer four geothermal resource Manito geothermal plants would continue to supply through an areas for development and utilization the distributor with 50 MW of power for five years, open and competitive selection process (OCSP) in which may be extended by another two years. January.

20 GRC Bulletin l www.geothermal.org ~~~~~~~ The 280 MW project comprises Olkaria IV (140 EDC is to explore for geothermal resources on MW) commissioned by President Uhuru Kenyatta in Mt. Mandalagan, Negros Occidental, part of the October, 2014 and Olkaria I additional units 4 and 5 Negros Volcanic Belt. (each unit 70 MW). Sun Star reports that Vice Governor Eugenio “With the implementation of the 280 MW Jose Lacson said that his office had received the Olkaria geothermal project now behind us, we project description for the Geoscientific Study on are focused on the next phase which includes the the Mandalagan Geothermal Prospect from EDC. implementation of 350 MW comprising Olkaria I, Olkaria V and Olkaria VI projects,” said KenGen ~~~~~~~ Chief Executive OfficerAlbert Mugo. Iran Geothermal Power Project Update To further the development, KenGen announced Iran has provided an update on development of it is seeking bids for the design and construction of what would be the first geothermal power plant in a 140 MW Olkaria V geothermal power plant and the country. Managing Director of the Renewable another 70 MW plant in Olkaria I unit 6. Energy Organization of Iran Yousef Armodeli said KenGen plans to raise funds for the expansion fifteen wells had been drilled at Meshkinshahr in through a Sh15 billion Rights Issue early this year, the far north of Iran, with seven reaching geothermal and an additional Sh15 billion through government reserves with water temperatures of 240˚C. means, yet to be decided. Feasibility studies suggest the potential of electricity production in the region is about 250 MW. ~~~~~~~ A 5 MW pilot geothermal power plant is Also at Olkaria, Ormat Technologies, Inc. planned. An Iranian contractor has won the said in December that its subsidiary had signed an tender to build the plant which is projected to be amended and restated Power Purchase Agreement operational in two years. (PPA) with Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited (KPLC), paving the way for increasing the AFRICA generating capacity of the Olkaria III geothermal plant by 24 MW, bringing the total capacity to 134 Kenya Update: MW. The fourth plant is expected to come on line in Kenya’s geothermal power generation was the the second half of 2016 and to sell electricity under a country’s top power supply in October. According 20 years PPA with KPLC. to investorintel.com, data show geothermal energy generated 339.4 m kilowatt-hours of electricity. UN to Help Uganda Develop Geothermal Energy This equaled 43.8% of the energy mix in the The newly created United Nations (UN) body on month, ahead of hydro at 36% (279.02 m KWh) and climate, the Climate Technology Center Network thermal at 20.2% (156.66 m KWh). Geothermal was (CTCN), has expressed interest in helping Uganda also the number one power source in July and fully tap its geothermal potential of around 400 MW, September. reports StarAfrica.com. The increased geothermal generation has led to Speaking in December at the UN Climate lower fuel cost charges on power bills – domestic Change Conference in Lima, Peru officials from and commercial – as more diesel generators are CTCN said Uganda is among the nine countries in rested. The cost of geothermal power in Kenya is the world that have sought their technical assistance estimated at $0.09 (Sh8.15) per unit, compared to in setting up geothermal power plants. $0.31 (Sh28.06) per unit for diesel-fuelled thermal. Rift Valley Power Grids to Get Connected ~~~~~~~ Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia have signed a Kenya Electricity Generating Company Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on a project to (KenGen) announced in December that the entire connect the countries power grids and help deliver 280 MW of Olkaria geothermal power has been renewable energy in the East African Rift Valley. connected to the national grid with the completion According to CNBC Africa the $1.2 billion power of Olkaria I Unit 5. connector project will link the East African Power Pool (EAPP) to the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) to boost trade and security of electricity supply. January/February 2015 21 heat energy produced by the plant for the district heating network in Espoo, the second largest city Inside and municipality in Finland and a suburb of the Geothermal capital Helsinki. The geothermal heat plant will have a production capacity of up to 40 MW of geothermal heat energy enough for 10% of the district heat EUROPE needs of Espoo. The project is estimated to be completed in 2016. Bagnore 4 Geothermal Power Plant Begins Operation Enel Green Power has announced the completion of the 40 MW Bagnore 4 geothermal power plant in the Italian region of Tuscany. The new geothermal power station is composed of two 20 MW turbines, for a total installed capacity of 40 MW. The operating plant will be able to generate up to 310 m kWh of electricity per year, for a savings of 70 thousand TOE (tonnes of oil equivalent).

European Parliament City to be Heated by 12 MWe Geothermal Power Plant to Be Built in Geothermal Energy Hungary Politicians from around the European Hungary’s EU-FIRE is teaming up with Icelandic Union will experience at first hand the power of company Mannvit to build a €116 m geothermal geothermal energy when they gather for legislative power plant near Battonya in southeast Hungary, sessions. Francetv reports that French energy reports Budapest Business Journal. company Fonroche has been awarded a research The power plant, to be completed by the end of license to explore for geothermal resources in the 2018, will generate an annual 12 MW of electricity city of Strasbourg, the capital and principal city of and 60 MW of heat energy. EU-FIRE holds 95% of the Alsace region in eastern France and the official the project and Mannvit 5%. seat of the European Parliament. The project, carried out with the cooperation of Fonroche will start drilling early in 2015 to a the Hungarian National Development Ministry and depth of 3,500 meters with an aim of producing the National Economy Ministry, is supported by a enough geothermal energy to heat 80% of €39.3 m European Union grant. Strasbourg. New District Geothermal Heat Project in Romania UK Geothermal Project Comes Up Short A new district geothermal heat project has been The plan to heat Newcastle’s Science Central announced in Romania. The municipality of Oradea site and parts of the city from geothermal sources in the north-west of the country, close to the border has failed – because scientists can’t retrieve enough hot water. The flow rate of the50 oC water wasn’t high enough to exploit as an energy source. However, it is hoped the Newcastle borehole will remain an important research site nationally and has at least shown the possibility to explore geothermal heat in the north-east of England.

Big Geothermal Heat Plant for Helsinki Suburb Finnish energy companies Fortum and St1 will work together to build the country’s first industrial- scale geothermal heat plant. Fortum will buy the Location of the new geothermal projects in Hungary and Romania

22 GRC Bulletin l www.geothermal.org with Hungary, has signed an agreement to build a Reuters reports that Japan has promised up to geothermal energy recovery project. $1.5 billion and the USA $3 billion to the Green The Diplomat Bucharest reports the project is 85 Climate Fund (GCF). The pledges were made at per cent funded by the Government of Norway the G20 meeting of world leaders in Australia in through the financing mechanism of the2009- November. 2014 European Economic Area grants, and the The cash, to help emerging economies curb their remaining 15 per cent coming from the Romanian greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to changes Environment Fund Administration. such as heatwaves, mudslides and rising sea levels, is widely seen as vital to unlock a U.N. climate deal New 4 MW ORC Plant Online in Bavaria meant to be agreed in late 2015 in Paris. A new Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) plant is in operation in Bavaria, south Germany producing 4.3 EDUCATION MW of electricity and district heating. “Already in the commissioning phase since New Videos Help Energy Education the end of September, 2014, the ORC power plant The U.S. Energy Department’s Office of Energy in Laufzorn smoothly produces green energy,” Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has announced geothermal energy development partnered with the American Geosciences Institute company Erdwärme Grünwald GmbH. “We have (AGI)’s Center for Geoscience and Society and the made the right decision with the right technique. National Center for Science Education (NCSE) The ORC power plant will produce electricity to produce a series of new videos to help improve very efficiently – the essential prerequisite to energy literacy in the U.S. permanently generate revenues. We have weighted our sustainable geothermal source – especially during the warmer seasons when less heating is needed. Above all, our concern was to provide a safe and economical supply of heat to our Grünwalder citizens.”

New Record for Geothermal Energy in Italy Enel Green Power has announced that in 2014 geothermal power in Italy reached an annual generation of 5.548 GWh, bettering the 5,301 GWh record achieved in 2013. New developments in 2015 will keep up the pace. The Larderello district will continue growing, thanks to the new 38 MW net capacity from the Bagnore 4 plant, and the integration of the Cornia 2 hybrid bio-mass/ geothermal plant that will overheat steam with forest waste, increasing geothermal energy efficiency and electricity generation. The videos focus on the seven essential principles and fundamental concepts established CLIMATE CHANGE in EERE’s Energy Literacy Framework, an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning Green Climate Fund Nears Funding Goal about energy (see the image above). A United Nations (U.N.) fund to help poor The first four videos have been launched. They nations cope with global warming is within sight of can be used as educational tools in the classroom a $10 billion goal, brightening prospects for a U.N. and are intended for all ages. Videos about the climate pact this year. remaining three energy literacy principles are expected by the summer. The videos can be seen at: http://energy.gov/ eere/education/downloads/energy-literacy-videos n

January/February 2015 23 38th GRC Annual Meeting, Part Two “Geothermal: A Global Solution” Attendees gather for the biggest annual geothermal event in the world.

T he latest edition of the GRC Annual Meeting and GEA Geothermal Energy Membership Meeting & Expo was held in late September/early Awards Luncheon October in Portland, Oregon, USA. by Ian Crawford Over 1,400 attendees from 39 countries around the world convened in As a climax to the celebrations, distinguished the “City of Roses” and by all accounts colleagues in the geothermal community from had a very fruitful and enjoyable around the world were honored at the GRC meeting. Awards Luncheon. We are documenting the meeting in two parts. In the last GRC Bulletin we reported on the Opening Session, Golf The Tournament, International Luncheon and one of the Field Trips. In this issue we write about the GRC Awards, other AWARDS GRC Fieldtrips, Student Leadership Luncheon, Poster and Technical Session WINNERS awards, GEA trade show and the 34th are: Geothermal Photo Contest.

24 GRC Bulletin l www.geothermal.org Joseph W. Aidlin Award Ben Holt Award Marilyn Nemzer John R. Brugman For her long-term commitment to the For lifetime achievement and innovation in Geothermal Resources Council and extraordinary geothermal power plant and process design. devotion to the promotion of geothermal energy through education.

John Brugman gives thanks for his Ben Holt Award

Marilyn Nemzer accepts the Joseph W. Aidlin Award with Awards Geothermal Special Program Chair Karl Urbank (left) and Award presenter Dennis Gilles (center) applauding in the background. Achievement Award Colin Goranson Geothermal Pioneer Award For outstanding Joseph LaFleur geological interpretation, For lifetime achievement in the exploration and well testing, and reservoir development of geothermal resources worldwide. and drilling engineering contributions to the characterization and development of geothermal Award presenter Marcelo prospects. Lippmann (left) looks on as Colin Goranson receives applause for his Geothermal Special Achievement Award. Geothermal Special Achievement Award Jill Robinson Haizlip For her contribution to geochemistry, her efforts to expand the use of geothermal worldwide, and for mentoring young geoscientists. Joe LaFleur receives his award from Karl Urbank (far left), award presenter and GRC Annual Meeting Chair Alex Sifford (second left) and GRC President Louis Capuano, Jr. (right).

Henry J. Ramey Jr. Award Anthony (Tony) J. Menzies For innovation in geothermal reservoir engineering and leadership and dedication in supporting the geothermal industry worldwide. Jill Haizlip receives her award from Karl Urbank (far left), award presenter Sabodh Gard (second left) and GRC President Louis Capuano, Jr. (right). Tony Menzies beams with delight as he waits for his award to be presented. January/February 2015 25 Poster Session Awards

GRC Annual Meeting: Best Student Poster Awards Luncheon The History of Lightning Dock KGRA: Identifying a Blind Geothermal Resource, James Crowell, & Anna M.Crowell. Geothermal Special Achievement Award Ann Robertson-Tait For her great contribution to the study of geothermal systems around the world and for her leadership in the geothermal Ann Robertson-Tait smiles as she waits to accept her award with Louis community. Capuano, Jr. looking on. James & Anna Crowell (center) are flanked by award presenters GRC Board Members Toni Boyd (left) and Charlene Wardlow (right).

Best Non-Student Poster Can Deep Stratigraphic Reservoirs Sustain 100 MW Power Plants? by Rick Allis & Joe Moore.

The 2014 GRC Award Winners. From left to right: Colin Goranson, John Brugman, Jill Haizlip, Marilyn Nemzer, Joe LaFleur, Ann Robertson-Tait and Tony Menzies. ~~~~~~~

Rick Allis explains the research behind his poster presentation.

Andrea Aguirre of Cornell University talks to Joe Moore, GRC Annual Meeting Education Chair about her poster presentation.

Jay Hepper accepts his first place certificate in the GRC Geothermal Photo Competition from Karl Urbank (left). The winning photos can be seen on page 29.

~~~~~~~ For more photos of the Awards Luncheon, go to For more photos of the https://flic.kr/s/aHsk4szrkh Poster Session, go to https://flic.kr/s/aHsk4v1gRS

26 GRC Bulletin l www.geothermal.org Outstanding Technical Session Presentation Awards Awarded by Session Chairs

Basin & Range - Regional Crustal Discontinuities Finance/Economics - Uncertainty Analysis of as Guides for Geothermal Exploration, Siler, Drew & Geothermal Well Drilling and Completion Costs, Kennedy, B. Mack & Wannamaker, Philip. Silverman, Rachel & Lukawski, Maciej & Tester, Jefferson. Business Development - Geothermal Power for Integration of Intermittent Generation, Edmunds, Geochemistry - Mineral Selection for Multicomponent Thomas & Sotorrio, Pedro & Buscheck, Thomas & Equilibrium Geothermometry, Palmer, Carl & Ohly, Bielicki, Jeffrey. Sara & Smith, Robert & Neupane, Ghanashyam & McLing, Travis & Mattson, Earl. Case Studies - The Don A. Campbell Geothermal Project, Orenstein, Rahm & Delwiche, Ben. Geology - Determination of Geothermal Anomalies Through Multivariate Regression of Background Direct Use/Heat Pump - Enhanced Agricultural Variables at Yellowstone National Park Using Landsat Production From an Intensive Bottom Heat System 5 TM Thermal Band Data, Karki, Sita & Kobs Using Waste Geothermal Hot Water and Steam Nawotniak, Shannon & Bottenberg, Carrie & Condensate in Iceland, Dell, Robert & Unnthorsson, McCurry, Michael & Welhan, John. Runar & Wei, C.S. & Foley, William. Geophysics - Imaging the Roots of High-Temperature Drilling - Downhole Power Source for Geothermal Geothermal Systems Using MT: Results From the Taupo Drilling and Well Development Enabled by a Novel Volcanic Zone, New Zealand, Lindsey, Nathaniel Extreme High Temperature (200°C+) Ultracapacitor, & Bertrand, Edward & Caldwell, Grant & Brambilla, Nicolo & Martini, Fabrizio. Gasperikova, Erika & Newman, Gregory.

EGS 1 - The ECOGI EGS Project in Rittershoffen, Instrumentation - Test-Stand for Geothermal Borehole France, Baujard, Clement & Genter, Albert & Probes, Holbein, Benedict & Isele, Jorg & Spatafora, Maurer, Vincent & Dalmais, Eleonore & Graff, Jean- Luigi. Jacques & Schmittbuhl, Jean. International - Geothermal Water for Mining, Ussher, EGS 2 - Utilization of PVA Flakes in Promoting Self- Greg & Parker, Cameron & Catane, John Patrick & degradation of Temporary Cementitious Fracture Sealing Urzua, Luis & Mills, Tracy. Material, Sugama, Toshifumi & Pyatina, Tatiana. Nevada - Alternatives to Reduce the High Cost EGS 3 - Numerical Thermo-Elastic Simulation for and Risk of Exploration, Drilling For Geothermal Change in Fracture Aperture Associated With Cold Development Case Study - Northern Nevada 2010-2012, Fluid Injection, Kaneta, Kosuke & Mukuhira, Banta, Mathew. Yusuke & Ito, Takatoshi. Oil & Gas - Analysis of Sedimentary Geothermal Exploration 1 - Prospecting for a Blind Geothermal Systems Using an Analytical Reservoir Model, System Utilizing Geologic and Geophysical Data, Seven Augustine, Chad. Troughs Range, Northwestern Nevada, Forson, Corina & Faulds, James & Wannamaker, Philip. Plant Chemistry - Control and Online Removal of Metal Sulfide Deposits, Muller, Logan & Gill, Jasbir & Exploration 2 - Toward a Continuum Geothermal Rodman, David & Brown, Kevin & Robinson, Ray. Model to Explain Variety of Medium to High Temperature Geothermal Systems in Martinique and Plant Design - Optimization of NCG System Lineups, Guadeloupe (French Lesser Antilles), Bouchot, Vincent Harvey, William & Fishman, Matthew. & Gadalia, Alain & Traineau, Herve & Caritg, Severine. January/February 2015 27 ~~~~~~~

GRC Annual Meeting, Part Two

The GRC has added all the papers associated Plant Operations - Increased Reliability and with the 2014 GRC Annual Meeting Technical Availability of a Geothermal Steam Turbine, Session presentations, including the winning Archambeault, David & Larsen, Garth & Layton, presentations listed above, to the GRC Geothermal Mark. Library at www.geothermal-library.org. Papers from the 2014 Annual Meeting are available for Plant Turbines - The Geothermal Radial Outflow members only. Papers from previous years are Turbine, Spadacini, Claudio & Xodo, Luca & Quaia, available for all. Matteo & Frassinetti, Marco & Rizzi, Dario.

Power Cycle - Combined Cycle Strategies for High Enthalpy, High Non-Condensable Gas Resources, Dunford, Tim & Lewis, Bill & Wallace, Kevin & Call for Papers Harvey, William. The GRC invites you to present your Power Solar - Design and Implementation of the latest technical work in geothermal research, Gumuskoy Hybrid Geothermal and Solar Thermal exploration, development and utilization at Power System, Kuyumcu, Ozgur Caglan & Serin, the 39th GRC Annual Meeting to be held in Onur & Ozalevli, Camil Cihan & Baker, Derk Keith Reno, Nevada, USA, September 20-23. & Somek, Sulejman Kazim. Successful selection to present at the 2015 GRC Annual Meeting is prestigious Regulatory/Environmental/Policy - Social and and recognizes the presenter as a top Political Consequences of Geothermal: A Case Study from the Nereidas Valley, Colombia, Dewhurst, Kara S. industry expert. International participation is key to the success of the GRC Annual Reservoir Engineering - 3D Poro-thermo-elastic Meeting technical programs and we Numerical Model for Analyzing Pressure Transient encourage geothermal researchers and Response to Improve the Characterization of Naturally experts from around the world to submit Fractured Geothermal Reservoirs, Abdel Azim, Reda their work for consideration to be presented. & Gholizadeh Doonechaly, Nima & Rahman, Sheik Authors may submit an oral technical & Tyson, Stephen & Regenauer-Lieb, Klaus. presentation and/or poster at the 2015 GRC’s Annual Meeting. The Draft Paper Resource Assessment - Smart Tracers for Geothermal submission deadline is April 10, 2015. Reservoir Assessment, Du Frane, Wyatt & Vericella, John & Duoss, Eric & Smith, Megan & Aines, Roger & Roberts, Jeff. More information can be found on the GRC Annual Meeting webpage at: Resource Management - Summary of Historical www.geothermal.org/meet-new.html. Production for Nevada Binary Facilities, Hanson, Hillary & Mines, Greg.

Sedimentary Basin 1 - Can Deep Stratigraphic Reservoirs Sustain 100 MW Power Plants, Allis, Rick & Moore, Joseph.

Sedimentary Basin 2 - High Heat Flow in the Idaho Thrust Belt: A Hot Sedimentary Geothermal Prospect, Welhan, John & Gwynn, Mark.

28 GRC Bulletin l www.geothermal.org Photo Contest Winners

In total, 47 photos were entered in the 35th Annual Amateur Geothermal Photography 1st Place Contest where they were judged for impact, relevance, composition and technical quality. In appreciation of their achievement, GRC awarded cash prizes to photo contest winners. GRC appreciates the creativity and quality of all contest submissions and looks forward to next year’s photo contest to be announced and showcased at the 39th Annual Meeting, September 20-23, 2015 at the Peppermill Resort Spa, Reno, Nevada, USA.

1st Place: Coil Tubing from 125 ft. Manlift by Jay Hepper, Cobb, California, USA.

2nd Place: Nga Awa Purua Pipes by Sarah Milicich, Lower Hutt, New Zealand.

3rd Place: El Tatio Dawn by James Stimac, Santa Rosa, California, USA. 2nd Place

Honorable Mention: The Bulldog by Andrew Tiedeman, Fallon, Nevada, USA.

Honorable Mention: Steaming Pilgrim Lagoon, Fall Colors and Kiqluiak Mountains by Dick Benoit, Reno, Nevada, USA.

Honorable Mention: Man Made Rainbow by Sam Abraham, Nairobi, Kenya.

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To see all the photos in the Geothermal 3rd Place Photo Contest, go to https://flic.kr/s/aHsk2rXKcg

Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention

January/February 2015 29 Student Leadership Luncheon GRC Field Trip to Mount Saint Helens A highlight of the Annual Meeting, the GRC The most popular GRC Field trip from the Student Leadership Luncheon attracted more than GRC Annual Meeting was the one-day excursion 60 students and geothermal leaders to discuss job to Mount Saint Helens in neighboring Washington opportunities in the industry. State. 43 attendees spent an enjoyable day exploring the sleeping volcano, notorious for its catastrophic eruption on May 18, 1980, the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in the history of the United States. Expert guides from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Richard Waitt and Willie Scott led a fascinating tour of the still recovering area.

Charlene Wardlow (left), Director Business Development at Ormat Nevada Inc. talks to a student about her work. PHOTO IAN CRAWFORD

The trippers gather for a first look at the slumbering volcano. COURTESY DUNCAN FOLEY Paul Brophy, GRC President imparts his geothermal wisdom. PHOTO IAN CRAWFORD

GRC Board member Gene Suemnicht (at one o’clock at the table) leads the discussion. PHOTO IAN CRAWFORD ~~~~~~~ To see more photos from the GRC Student Luncheon go to: Richard Waitt (left) and Willie Scott (right) are https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5777Kx loud and clear! COURTESY DUNCAN FOLEY

~~~~~~~ To see more photos from the GRC Fieldtrip to Mt. St. Helens go to: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk67mqJt

30 GRC Bulletin l www.geothermal.org GEA Geothermal Energy Expo In conjunction with the GRC Annual Meeting the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) ran the Geothermal Energy Expo. The GRC/GEA Opening Reception in the Expo Hall is one of the social highlights of the meeting.

The folks at the Power Engineers booth give a warm welcome.

The GRC/GEA Opening Reception is a networking nirvana.

Desmond Stubbs (left) of Oak Ridge Associated Universities enjoys a chat.

Angel Pedraza, Eduardo Reyes of Solenis and Isaac Silva of CFE represent Mexico in Portland, Oregon.

Steve Ahn (left) of Chicago Title National Services visits Rahm Orenstein and Tatum Jackson (right) at the Ormat booth.

Paul Brophy (left) president of EGS, Inc. and the GRC President for 2015-16 ~~~~~~~ with Juliet Newson, President of the International Geothermal Association (IGA) 2013-2016. To see more photos from the GRC\GEA Opening Reception go to: Unless otherwise attributed, all GRC Annual https://flic.kr/s/aHsk4t7Tss n Meeting photos by Naim Hasan Photography LLC of Portland, Oregon.

January/February 2015 31 It’s Time to Renew Your 2015 GRC Membership!

Renewal is easy! www.geothermal.org /membership.html

Scan the QR code to the left to display the Membership page on the GRC website. GRC Annual Meeting: Field Trip

Oregon Odyssey - The GRC Field Trip Experience by Ian Crawford

Contrary to expectations the weather in Oregon (CanGEA) brought along a group on a direct use at the beginning of October was warm and sunny. trade mission from Canada to pick up pointers on The GRC Annual Meeting had again confirmed how to develop the technology back home. expectations as the premier annual event for the In total 21 had an experience of a lifetime: global geothermal community. Another GRC Rob Baron, Bill Cocks, Laura Garchar, Silvio Field Trip would set off again with high hopes for Gislemberti, Marc Goudreau, Curtis Jabusch, education and networking. David Kunz, Duc Luong, Roman Przysiezniak, From Portland, Oregon three full mini-buses Cheryl Schell, Julia Simone, John Sisler, Junichi travelled over 700 miles to Klamath Falls and back Takayama, Alison Thompson, Tim Thompson, and saw some of the superb natural beauty and Garry Umbrich, Jake Windsor along with GRC geothermal potential of the state. leaders and (bus drivers!) Toni Boyd, Andy Sabin Such is the prestige of the GRC Field Trips and Ian Crawford. that the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association

Most of the GRC Field Trip attendees gather outside the Klamath Falls campus of the Oregon Institute of Technology. PHOTO IAN CRAWFORD

42 GRC Bulletin l www.geothermal.org January/February 2015 33 geothermal water from 5 wells at 500 gpm through two heat exchangers to heat city buildings. Another GRC Annual Meeting: heat exchanger then takes the water to keep the Field Trip sidewalks free of snow and ice during the winter. The water is re-injected back into the geothermal reservoir at 170oF. John Lund, co-founder of the Geo-Heat Center and a former president of the Geothermal Resources Council, met with the group to impart his considerable wisdom on direct and indirect uses of geothermal energy.

The deep blue waters of Crater Lake under the clear blue skies of Oregon. The lake is the deepest in the USA at 1,943 feet and occupies a dormant volcanic crater. PHOTO IAN CRAWFORD

Andy Sabin of the U.S. Department of the Navy Geothermal Program Office listens to the manager at Liskey Farms explain how the greenhouse operation uses geothermal heat to grow organic micro greens and heirloom tomatoes. We were allowed to sample the tasty produce. PHOTO IAN CRAWFORD

At the ‘Gone Fishing’ operation run by Ron Barnes, Tilapia white fish thrive on the warm geothermal spring water. The fish sell well in markets in big cities along the west coast of USA and Canada. PHOTO IAN CRAWFORD

Toni Boyd led the trip south through the forests of Oregon and then up to Crater Lake. There were gasps on the bus as the body of water suddenly came into view. It is truly one of the most beautiful lakes in the world made especially gorgeous under clear blue skies. Toni was a generous host in her home town of Klamath Falls, home of the world-renowned Geo- Curtis Jabusch (left) and Laura Garchar try to locate the Newberry EGS Heat Center at the Oregon Institute of Technology. Demonstration site from the 7,984 foot Paulina Peak at Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The weather was so clear that we were able to see from We were given close up views of the Klamath Falls Mount Shasta to the south in California to Mount Adams in southern Washington, o a distance of almost 200 miles in each direction along the chain of Cascade district heating system which processes 200-220 F Range volcanoes. PHOTO IAN CRAWFORD

34 GRC Bulletin l www.geothermal.org A very popular stop at the Klamath Basin Brewing Company, one of only two known brewing operations in the world that uses geothermally heated water for beer production. PHOTO IAN CRAWFORD

The Three Sisters are a cluster of glaciated strato-volcanoes extending for 12 miles along the crest of the Cascade Range that formed within the Quaternary age (within the past one million years). PHOTO IAN CRAWFORD

Toni Boyd (left) of the Geo-Heat Center at the Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls explains the workings of the new 1.75 MW organic rankine cycle binary geothermal power plant that together with an existing 280 kW power plant will produce enough heat and electricity for the entire campus and a neighboring Medical Center. The project cost $14 m to build, but saves $1.5 m a year in heating and electricity costs. PHOTO IAN CRAWFORD

Mount Hood appears to be active again! The last stop before returning to Portland. PHOTO IAN CRAWFORD ~~~~~~~

Roman Przysiezniak looks over Lost Lake at the edge of the Big Obsidian The GRC wishes to thank Toni Boyd for Flow. The lake sits in the crater of a tuff ring partially filled by a lobe of the Big Obsidian Flow where it spilled over the tuff-ring’s southern rim from the guiding the GRC Fieldtrip and to John Lund Newberry Volcano just 1,300 years ago. PHOTO IAN CRAWFORD and the Geo-Heat Center at the Klamath Falls campus of the Oregon Institute of Technology for For more photos of the GRC Field Trip to allowing us access. Thanks also to Andy Sabin for Klamath Falls go to volunteering to drive the 700 miles there and back https://flic.kr/s/aHsk551zq7 again! n

January/February 2015 35 technical information and recommendations for Publications, Websites, action for investment decision in favor of deep geothermal applications. Videos & Maps All essential aspects of this field of knowledge have been summarized in 80 pages by the by Ian Crawford Leibniz Institute for Applied Geophysics and its partners. International target and user groups are decision makers in politics and economy as well as journalists, teachers, students and people New Assessment of South America’s interested in natural sciences and new technologies. Geothermal Potential The easily understandable presentation of the A research study has been recently published physical and systems engineering principles and with updated data on 1417 South American relationships makes a contribution to the quality localities with the purpose of assessing the management of deep geothermal geothermal resources of the continent. According to energy projects. the authors, the analysis of these data has allowed Deep Geothermal Energy to better estimate the geothermal resource base - Application Possibilities in and recoverable resources of 13 South American Germany (English edition) can countries. be downloaded at: www.geotis. The paper Progress in the evaluation of the de/homepage/Ergebnisse/Deep_ geothermal resources of South America by Fabio Geothermal_Energy.pdf Pinto Vieira and Valiya Mannathal Hamza from Swiss Study Recommends Pursuing Brazil, can be found at: www.scirp.org/journal/ Geothermal Energy PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=51945 (thanks to Despite recent seismic events related to drilling Marcelo Lippmann) for geothermal power sources, a new study has concluded that Switzerland should continue to pursue geothermal energy as part of its future strategy. The study from the Centre for Technology Assessment TA-SWISS argues that energy production from geothermal sources is environmentally friendly, reliable and well-priced. However, the organization also found certain risks involved. Exploratory geothermal power projects in St Gallen and Basel were recently stopped after unusual seismic activity was found to have been linked to the drilling. However, despite those Distributions of geothermal resource base (left panel) and recoverable resources (right panel) in the South American continent. Dots indicate locations of incidents, TA- SWISS urged Swiss officials not to observational data and crosses indicate estimated values. COURTESY FABIO PINTO VIEIRA AND VALIYA MANNATHAL HAMZA write off geothermal energy as a power source too quickly. Deep Geothermal Energy in Germany The 526 page report Energy According to the authors, the geothermal from the Earth: Deep Geothermal as market [in Germany] is growing so fast that there is a Resource for the Future? Can be currently a juxtaposition of professional planning downloaded at: www.vdf.ethz.ch/ on the one hand and information demand on service/3654/3655_Energy-from- the other. The brochure Deep Geothermal Energy the-Earth_OA.pdf – Application Possibilities in Germany provides

36 GRC Bulletin l www.geothermal.org Energy Outlook for Asia-Pacific In his new role, he’ll have responsibility for the Asia’s continued prosperity is intrinsically Solar, Wind and Water, and Geothermal portfolios bound to the major ongoing conversation in the as well as the Grid Team. Jay Nathwani, currently energy markets. Simply put, what needs to happen Chief Engineer, will be Acting Director of GTO as to ensure energy security at an affordable price the DOE works to find a replacement. for an ever increasing population in Asia? This The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) question has become increasingly important for wishes Doug well in his new position. governments and key stakeholders to answer. Fuelling the future: Energy outlook for Asia-Pacific ~~~~~~~ roadmaps the major challenges facing the Asia- Geothermal Development Company (GDC) Pacific region in securing its long-term energy chief executive officerSilas Simiyu is to retire. needs and some of the possible answers to these challenges. The report dives deep into the mindset ~~~~~~~ of energy sector practitioners to offer insightful The U.S. Geological Survey data into what does the short to long-term look has announced the selection like for investors in the Asia-Pacific region. It seeks of GRC Member Dr. Stephen to understand how new technologies, a changing Hickman to serve as the fuel mix, and a shifting regulatory new director of the USGS landscape will shape this sector Earthquake Science Center, over the next twenty years. headquartered in Menlo The report can be downloaded Park, California. Dr. Hickman at: http://mergermarketgroup. succeeds Dr. Thomas Brocher, com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/ who served in the position for the past six years. Fuelling_the_future_APAC.pdf n “Steve Hickman’s decades of experience in the USGS as a research geophysicist will serve the Survey and the American people well as he embarks on his new leadership position,” said USGS Pacific Region director Mark Sogge. “He has led or participated in numerous scientific projects in the United States and abroad, and was co-principal investigator on the San Transitions Andreas Fault Observatory at Depth, a major component of the National Science Foundation's EarthScope facility. His extensive science and Doug Hollett, Director leadership skills will be invaluable as he guides the of the Geothermal Center and works with our partners to address new Technologies Office (GTO) scientific and technical challenges ahead.” in the Office of Energy Dr. Stephen Hickman’s research focuses on Efficiency and Renewable borehole and laboratory studies of the interaction Energy (EERE) at the U.S. between stress, fractures, and fluid flow in high- Department of Energy temperature geothermal systems and the physical (DOE) has taken a new and chemical processes controlling faulting and position at DOE effective earthquake generation within active faults. n November 21. He is now the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Renewable Doug Hollett speaking at the Opening Session of the GRC Power taking over from Annual Meeting Steven Chalk.

January/February 2015 37 Valles caldera and John suddenly appeared bringing his fabulous “elder” experience from his research days with the Los Alamos Hot Dry Rock project. John In Memoriam not only knew how to drill with every conceivable type of rig, mud, and tool, he also knew how to navigate the LANL contracting and procurement office. John Rowley (1927-2013) By July 1984 we were drilling the first continuously cored, hot hole in the Valles, a 24/7 We have only just learned that endeavor spent during a spectacular summer long-time GRC Member and Board thunderstorm season. I still remember John’s Member Emeritus John Rowley infectious smile, his wet hard hat, and his form passed away October 24, 2013 at his backlit by lightning strikes. Naturally, he was home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. wearing his trademark New Mexico bolo tie. He John was born in Grand Rapids, knew this coring project would be the first of several Michigan on July 22, 1927. He later more in the Valles and would result in “great science” obtained his Ph.D in Physics at the publications for several years to come. And of course, University of Michigan. During those he was right.” (Fraser Goff – Los Alamos National years he met and married the love of his life, Mary Laboratory-retired) Livingstone McClean. John and Mary moved west to the “secret city” of ~~~~ Los Alamos in 1957 when John accepted a research “John was one of most important members position at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) of the geothermal community from the scientific as a geophysicist. Later, they moved to the then and technical points of view, and because of the newly developing area of White Rock, where they way he interacted with people, particularly with lived for 40 years. his colleagues no matter their age and experience. John continued his work at LANL until his He was not only a superb scientist, but also an retirement in 1998, at which point he continued to extraordinary human being. John’s departure is truly be involved in geothermal research as a consultant a great loss for the world’s geothermal community. nationally and internationally as Pajarito Enterprises He will be missed.” (Dr. Raffaele Cataldi) Consulting Services, Inc. In 1992 he was the recipient of the Joseph W. Aidlin Award from the GRC recognizing outstanding William Livingston contributions to the association and to the D’Olier, Jr. (1925-2014) development of geothermal resources. (Courtesy Santa Long-time GRC Member Bill Fe New Mexican) D’Olier has passed away. A full trib- ute will appear in the March/April ~~~~ GRC Bulletin. “John Rowley was a man of many talents who was involved with the GRC almost from the beginning. He served on the GRC Board of Directors for over 30 years. Throughout this time he provided Robert T. Forest guidance to the staff on technical matters and without (1929-2015) doubt he was the go-to guy for sage advice. Even Long-time GRC Member Robert after his eye-sight began to fail, the quality of his T. Forest of Sparks, Nevada, died of input never waned. He will not be easily forgotten as Leukemia on January 14. A full trib- his involvement and perseverance in the early years ute will appear in the March/April contributed to the overall development and growth GRC Bulletin. of the GRC to become the strong association we see today.” (Dave Anderson, ex GRC Executive Director) Correction A photo of Alfred Truesdell that accompanied ~~~~~~~ his obituary in the last GRC Bulletin was not credited “I really got to know John in 1983 during the time accurately. Ron DiPippo very kindly provided the of increased momentum within the U.S. Continental photo of Alfred and his camera. Our apologies to Scientific Drilling Program. I was embarking on a Ron. n high-temperature, slim hole, drilling program in the

38 GRC Bulletin l www.geothermal.org 4th ITB International Geothermal Workshop 16-20 March, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), West Java, Indonesia Calendar of Events http://geothermal.itb.ac.id/workshop2015/ 20th Annual POWER Conference on Energy Research and Policy Expo Geothermal 2015 20 March, Energy Institute at Haas, Berkeley, California, USA 22-24 January, Ankara, Turkey http://ei.haas.berkeley.edu/index.html www.demosfuar.com.tr/demos-fuar-sayfasi/Expo%20 Geothermal%20/98/001/ World Geothermal Stanford Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Congress 2015 Engineering 19-25 April, 26-28 January, Stanford, California, USA Melbourne, Australia http://pangea.stanford.edu/ERE/research/geoth/ wgc2015.com.au conference/workshop.html 2015 Joint Assembly - American Geophysical 4th Global Geothermal Energy Summit Union, CGU, GAC, & MAC 18-19 February, Reykjavik, Iceland 3-7 May, Montréal, Canada www.wplgroup.com/aci/conferences/eu-egt4.asp http://ja.agu.org/2015/ GEA 2015 State of the Geothermal Industry GTO Peer Review 2015 Briefing 11-15 May, Westminster, Colorado, USA 24 February, Washington D.C., USA http://energy.gov/eere/geothermal/ www.geo-energy.org/events/2015/Geothermal_Indus- geothermal-technologies-office try_Briefing_2015.aspx Power Plays: Geothermal Energy in Oil and Energy and Materials Research Conference Gas Fields (EMR2015) 18 May – Workshop 25-27 February, Madrid, Spain 19-20 May – Conference www.emr2015.org SMU Campus, Dallas, Texas, USA http://www.smu.edu/Dedman/Academics/Programs/ ENREG – Energia Regenerabila GeothermalLab/Conference 4-6 March, Arad, Romania www.enreg-expo.com/trade-fair-themes.html GEA National Geothermal Summit 3-4 June, Reno, Nevada, USA GeoTHERM - Expo & Congress www.geo-energy.org 5-6 March, Offenburg, Germany www.geotherm-germany.com World Renewable Energy Congress 2014 – WREC XIV XXII Annual Meeting of the Mexican Geothermal 8-12 June, Bucharest, Romania Association www.wrenuk.co.uk 10-11 March, Morelia, Mexico www.geotermia.org.mx/geotermia Indonesia International Geothermal Conven- tion & Exhibition (IIGCE) 2015 RENEXPO Central Europe - 9th International 19-21 August, Jakarta, Indonesia Energy Trade Fair www.iigce.com 11-12 March, Budapest, Hungary http://renexpo-budapest.com/index.php 39th GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Expo 11th Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 20-23 September, Reno, Exhibition and Conference for South-East Nevada, USA Europe www.geothermal.org/meet-new.html 11-13 March, Sofia, Bulgaria http://viaexpo.com/en/pages/ee-re-exhibition Iceland Geothermal Conference (IGC 2016) 26-29 April, 2016, Reykjavík, Iceland 8th Annual Imperial Valley Renewable www.geothermalconference.is/ n Energy Summit 11-13 March, Winterhaven, California, USA http://ivres.ivedc.com/summit January/February 2015 39 NBMG Employment Opportunity

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR – areas as rock mechanics, 3D modeling, geophysical Geothermal Specialist (tenure track) techniques, reservoir engineering, and/or geochemistry. Excellent communication skills, as demonstrated in written application materials; commitment to public The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) service; potential for, or established record of publications; at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks applicants with and ability to attract funding are essential. The successful expertise in geothermal energy research. Nevada is one candidate must also have demonstrated ability to develop/ of the most exciting regions in the world to do research coordinate programs and work in teams to accomplish in the geosciences and one of the best in the U.S. for the major goals. study of geothermal resources. Because the individuals will be competing for Position Responsibilities: funding from a variety of sources, including industry and federal agencies, for fundamental and applied geoscience research (e.g., NSF, DOE, and USGS), preference will be The primary responsibilities of this position will be to given to candidates who explain achievable plans for develop broad programs in research and education in the funded research on Nevada-focused topics in geothermal field of geothermal energy while serving as Director of the energy in their letters of interest. In addition, preference Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy. The applicant will be given to candidates who understand NBMG’s role is expected to conduct a nationally competitive research as the state geological survey of Nevada, especially to program that will include innovative approaches to those who can articulate a plan of how NBMG can better understanding the complexities of fluid flow in the crust serve stakeholders (citizens, government, and industry) on with a concentration on Nevada and the surrounding issues related to geothermal resources. Great Basin region. The successful candidate will also Salary and Date of Appointment: The position will be expected to contribute to the development of datasets be a tenure-track faculty appointment at the associate and reports on Nevada’s geothermal resources, maintain professor level with an academic-year base salary that is geothermal databases as part of NGDS (National competitive with other research universities. Starting date Geothermal Data System), and provide state resource will be July 1, 2015 or shortly thereafter, depending on assessments. Education will include teaching courses in availability of the successful candidate. geothermal related topics in the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering (DGSE), supervising graduate Application: students, and contributing to developing a geothermal Please submit a letter expressing your interest curriculum. Research and educational efforts will involve in the position, research plans; names, e-mail, multi-departmental and multi-institutional efforts, with postal addresses, and telephone numbers of at least scientists from academia, industry, other institutions, three references; a complete vita; and electronic and government labs. The successful candidate will be copies of up to three of your publications to https:// asked to communicate effectively with the public and www.unrsearch.com/postings/16685. Application community leaders regarding the geothermal resources of deadline is March 1, 2015. For further information Nevada. about NBMG, please consult our website (http:// www.nbmg.unr.edu). Qualifications: The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Applicants must have a doctorate in geology, geologic Action in recruitment of its students and employees engineering, geophysics, or a related geoscience field by and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, the time of hire and a demonstrated record of research religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran on topics related to geothermal energy as indicated by status, physical or mental disability, and sexual dissertation research, industry experience, and/or peer- orientation. The University of Nevada employs only reviewed publications. The successful candidate must United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized have at least 5 years of postdoctoral experience (either to work in the United States. Women and under- in industry or academia) in geothermal research in such represented groups are encouraged to apply. n

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The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is pleased to announce the availability of the 2015 GRC Scholarship Awards. To qualify for one of these awards a student must be a GRC member as well as a student in an accredited academic institution. Selection of recipients will be based upon a variety of factors, including the individual’s academic record, student activities, geothermal industry experience, and career goals. The following awards are available: • Two (2) GRC Undergraduate Scholarship Awards of $1500 To be eligible for one of these awards, the candidate must be a third or fourth year undergraduate majoring in engineering or geosciences at the time of the award (Fall 2015). • Three (3) GRC Graduate Scholarship Awards of $2500 To be eligible for one of these awards, the candidate must be enrolled in a graduate-level program in engineering or geosciences at the time of the award (Fall 2015). • One (1) Student Geothermal Project Award of $4500 Selection of recipient will be based primarily upon the creation and description of a geothermal-focused project, though other factors such as the individual’s academic record, student activities, geothermal industry experience, and career goals will factor into the determination as well. The project can represent a variety of academic subjects, including, but not limited to, geosciences, engineering, and economics. The primary requirement is that the project be focused on some aspect of geothermal power production, geothermal direct use applications or geothermal heat pumps. Applications must be received by May 4, 2015 to be considered. Successful recipients will be notified by June 2, 2015. For application instructions and other details, see the announcement on the GRC webpage at: www.geothermal.org/students.html Please direct questions regarding the scholarship awards to: Brian Schmidt at: [email protected] or call (530) 758-2360, ext.107.

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