Subject: Re: Geothermal Energy Association weekly newsletter
From: "Vadym Pozharskyi" <[email-masked]>
To: "Anh Lay" <[email-masked]>
Cc: "Hunter Biden" <[email-masked]>, "Devon Archer" <[email-masked]>, <[email-masked]>, <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 20:57:13 +0300

Dear Anh,

Thank you for the interesting and most fruitfull conversation we just had.

Following your kind clarifications, I fully agree that the international
luncheon would be the best place for our
Speaker to deliver his speech and presentation. I, therefore, would like to
confirm his participation.

With this in mind, could you kindly mention the other two speakers? Are
they also going to speak during the luncheon?

Also, please, advise how should we proceed with our sponsorship fee payment?

Please, mind that there are going to be three participants from our side:

1. Mr. Robert Hunter Biden, the speaker

2. Mr. Devon Archer, Burisma board member

3. And myself, Vadym Pozharskyi

Please, also advise as to registration for participation.

Also, please advise at what point you would need our logo and any
additional information for the program materials, hand-outs, etc?

Best,

Vadym

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14 авг. 2015, в 18:47, Anh Lay <[email-masked]> написал(а):

Hi Vadym,

The GRC International luncheon will take place on Monday, September 21st
from 12Noon to 1:30pm right after the Opening Session.  The International
Luncheon will bring together experts from around the world with U.S.
private and public sector stakeholders to discuss geothermal energy
developments in certain regions around the world (which we thought would be
the best fit for Mr. Biden's speech). Attendees will be able to meet and
greet these experts, and explore partnership opportunities. All conference
attendees are invited to the luncheon. Right aftewards in the next room at
1:30pm, the International session with a panel of selected experts will
give an update on different regions around the world. Here is our line up
so far for the International session:

Europe - Arni Magnusson, *Mannvit*
Central America - Gustavo Enrique Cuellar, *CASYS*
Japan - Hiroshi Asanuma, *FREA, AIST*
Australasia - Juliet Newson, *Contact Energy*
Mexico - Magaly Flores Armenta, *Mexican Federal Electricity Commission*
East Africa - John Lagat, *GDC*
International - Pierre Audinet, *World Bank*
Turkey - Tefiv Kaya, *Sclumberger*

If Mr. Biden pefers, there might be a slot in the International session if
he does not want to present at the International Luncheon. I will have to
know by Wednesday, August 19th as we are finalizing the program for print.

Thank you for supporting GRC and have a great day!

Anh Lay

GRC Advertising & Membership Coordinator

630 Peña Drive, Suite 400, Davis, CA 95618

P.O. Box 1350, Davis, CA 95617

Phone: (530) 758-2360 ext. 100

Fax: (530)758-2839

Email: [email-masked]

Website: www.geothermal.org

 Mark your calendar for GRC's 39th Annual
Meeting, September 20 - 23, 2015 in Reno, Nevada

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*From:* [email-masked] [mailto:[email-masked]
<[email-masked]>]
*Sent:* Thursday, August 13, 2015 8:31 PM
*To:* Anh Lay
*Cc:* Hunter Biden; Devon Archer; <[email-masked]>;
[email-masked]
*Subject:* Re: Geothermal Energy Association weekly newsletter

Dear Anh Lay,
Thank you for your email.
That sponsorship opportunity looks interesting to us.
Could you elaborate a bit more as to the venue during which we could have
speaking opportunity to me. Be idem.
Thanks
Vadym

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14 авг. 2015, в 00:25, Anh Lay <[email-masked]> написал(а):

Hi Vadym,

I can create a custom sponsorship package that will include a speaking
opprotunity. Here is my proposal:

$10,000 Sponsorship Includes:

*Bronze Level $3,500 -* Logos on event guides, website and throughout the
conference.
*International Luncheon $3,600 -* 15 min speaking opprotunity for Mr. Biden
at the International Luncheon, your company logo displayed throughout
the *Luncheon. Includes
5 -* Monday Only Registration passes to the International Luncheon,
International session, technical sessions and expo.
*Full Page Color Ad 2015 GRC Final Program Guide $1,000 -* this guide will
be put in the registation packets of all registered GRC attendees
*One page insert into the Registration packets $1,000 -* One page insert
must be provided by your company. (2,000 copies) Can be front and back as
long as its not bigger then 8 1/2 x 11 inches.  I will need the insert sent
to the GRC office: 630 Peña Drive, Suite 400, Davis, CA 95618 by no later
than September 9, 2015.

Please let me know if you are interested in this package or if you have a
certain idea or budget for your sponsorship.

Thank you for supporting GRC and have a great day!

Anh Lay

GRC Advertising & Membership Coordinator

630 Peña Drive, Suite 400, Davis, CA 95618

P.O. Box 1350, Davis, CA 95617

Phone: (530) 758-2360 ext. 100

Fax: (530)758-2839

Email: [email-masked]

Website: www.geothermal.org

 Mark your calendar for GRC's 39th Annual Meeting, September 20 - 23, 2015
in Reno, Nevada

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*From:* Kathy Kent [mailto:[email-masked] <[email-masked]>]
*Sent:* Thursday, August 13, 2015 6:02 AM
*To:* 'Vadym Pozharskyi'
*Cc:* [email-masked]
*Subject:* RE: Geothermal Energy Association weekly newsletter

Hi Vadym-

My most sincere apologies for the delay.

Here is a link to view our sponsorship opportunities:
http://geothermalenergy2015.org/events/Mutual%20SponsorshipGEAExpo_GRCAnnualMeeting2015.pdf

One of the higher level sponsorships is definitely the best way for
visibility.

In order to have someone speak at the technical sessions or opening session
I have copied Anh from GRC. They are in charge of that aspect of the event.
Please let me know if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you
soon.

Kathy Kent Schott

Geothermal Energy Association (GEA)

Senior Director of Events and Marketing
202.454.5263
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On Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 2:52 PM, Vadym Pozharskyi <
[email-masked]> wrote:

Dear Kathy,

As I've already said before, we're interested in joining the event!

First of all, please, specify  what sponsorship package would be most
suitable for us and what panel session our noble member of the Board of
Directors Mr Robert Hunter Biden should join to deliver his speech.

We are not planning to exhibit at the EXPO, but as a sponsor we'd like to
be represented in all possible ways, i.e. hand-outs, banners, materials,
etc.

Looking forward to your feedback!

Best,

Vadym

On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 7:01 PM, Leslie Blodgett <[email-masked]>
wrote:

Hello Vadym,

We will be happy to have you at the event!

Will Burisma Holdings be exhibiting a booth as well?

If so, my colleague Kathy (cc’d) will be able to set you up.

Or if not, she will be able to help you find the person to set you up for
what you need.

Looking forward to the event,

Leslie Blodgett, Geothermal Energy Association

[email-masked] 202-454-5241

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*From:* Vadym Pozharskyi [mailto:[email-masked]]
*Sent:* Monday, August 10, 2015 10:29 AM
*To:* [email-masked]
*Subject:* Re: Geothermal Energy Association weekly newsletter

Dear Leslie,

Hope, you are well. Thank you for regular updates.

I would like to let you know that Burisma Holdings would like to
participate in the Annual 39 Meeting & Expo in Reno. We would like to join
in the framework of one of the sponsorship packages.

With this in mind, we'd also like to take advantage of the 15 minute
opportunity talk for our BoD member Mr Robert Hunter Biden. Mr Biden would
like to talk about geothermal production opportunities and prospects in
Europe, since our company is pursing different projects in Germany and
Italy, and expand on issues of energy security as well geothermal energy
development contribution into energy security of Europe.

Taking into account all of the above, please, let me know what sponsorship
package would be most suitable for us and what panel session our noble
member of the Board of Directors should join to deliver his speech.

Looking forward to your feedback!

Best,

Vadym

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*Leading News & GEA Members *

**Senate Energy Bill Moving Forward --- Would Help Achieve the Nation's
Geothermal Potential, Industry Leaders Say*
**California's IID Proposes to Initiate 520 MW of Geothermal by 2017; 1,700
MW by 2030*
**Leading Businesses Pledge to Act on Climate Change, Including Berkshire
Hathaway Energy*
**Enel Green Power Brings Online World's First Integrated
Geothermal-Biomass Plant in Tuscany*
**At Papal Conference, Gov. Brown Says Local Leaders Must Fight Climate
Change*
**IID Files Lawsuit Against CAISO for Anticompetitive Actions*
**Atlas Copco Named Top Industrial Company in 2015 Newsweek Green Rankings*

*Senate Energy Bill Moving Forward --- Would Help Achieve the Nation's
Geothermal Potential, Industry Leaders Say*
Bi-partisan energy legislation introduced in the Senate moved quickly to
series of mark-ups July 28, 29 and 30th where a range of amendments were
addressed. So far, the outlook was positive that the Committee would finish
action quickly and report the bill to the full Senate for possible action
in September. By Wednesday afternoon the committee had worked through 45 of
the 94 amendments filed to the bipartisan legislation since the markup
process began on Tuesday, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alas., said in a release.

On July 23, Representatives of the U.S. geothermal industry applauded U.S.
Sens. Murkowski along with Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., for introducing their
broad, bipartisan energy bill. The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015,
"would help America achieve its geothermal potential," commented Karl
Gawell, Executive Director of the Geothermal Energy Association, "by
addressing some of the most important barriers to geothermal development in
the U.S."

"The U.S. has world class geothermal resources waiting to be developed that
can supply baseload renewable power," said Terry Page, Director of
Regulatory Affairs for Enel Green Power North America, owner and operator
of three geothermal facilities throughout the U.S. including the 33-MW
Stillwater geothermal site. "The policy changes contained in The Energy
Policy Modernization Act of 2015 would help remove some of the barriers to
geothermal development and help spur new investment in an expanded U.S.
geothermal industry."

"The provisions in this bill will help reduce timelines in the geothermal
development process and unlock new utility-scale projects, said Josh
Nordquist, Director of Business Development for Ormat Nevada Inc. "We at
Ormat Nevada Inc. commend Senators Murkowski and Cantwell for working with
the industry on these cost-effective policy solutions."

The legislation features five titles reflecting common ground on energy
efficiency, infrastructure, supply, accountability, and land conservation.
In the supply title, it includes several provisions supporting geothermal
energy. It would:

   - set a 50,000-MW National Geothermal Goal;
   - direct federal agencies to identify priority areas for development;
   - allow federal oil and gas lease holders to obtain a non-competitive
   geothermal lease to facilitate coproduction of geothermal power -- today 25
   billion barrels of hot water are produced annually from oil and gas wells
   within the United States;
   - facilitate new discoveries by allowing the limited non-competitive
   leasing of adjacent lands where a new discovery has been made; and
   - provide geothermal exploration test projects a limited categorical
   exclusion provided the lands involved present no extraordinary
   circumstances.

In a related event, on July 21st the Senate Finance Committee voted 23-3 in
support of legislation sponsored by Sens. Hatch, R-Utah, and Wyden, D-Ore.,
to extend the expired Production Tax Credit for geothermal power plants
that start construction by December 31, 2016. "The clean baseload
geothermal energy produced as a result of these important measures will
help the nation achieve a more diverse and reliable electricity supply,
reduce emissions, grow state and local economies, and create jobs in both
the oil and gas, and the renewable sectors," said Gawell.

The Murkowski-Cantwell legislation builds upon legislative proposals
introduced previously by Sens. Heller, R-Nev., Wyden, D-Ore., and Tester,
D-Mont., along with several co-sponsors.

*California's IID Proposes to Initiate 520 MW of Geothermal by 2017; 1,700
MW by 2030*

**

*CalEnergy geothermal plants are viewed from the Red Hill Marina area at
the Salton Sea. Photo via IID.*

The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors has released a draft
vision document that sets the goal of 1,700 MW of new geothermal by 2030,
and other specific actions that will support its Salton Sea Restoration and
Renewable Energy Initiative. The initiative plans for habitat construction
before geothermal development would be added as part of the final phase.

The document states, "Geothermal energy is especially important as
California attempts to move to a carbon-free economy. It is estimated that
moving water - primarily through the Central Valley Project and the State
Water Project - consumes approximately 19 percent of California's total
energy use. This demand continues all day, year-round and so is ideally
suited to a renewable source like geothermal energy, which can provide base
load, while other renewable sources provide peaking power during summer
afternoons or at other unpredictable times. The use of such renewable power
- particularly if it substitutes for energy generated from coal - could be
financed through the proceeds from the cap and trade program and/or by the
sale of carbon credits directly."

IID names short, medium and long-term goals for construction of renewable
energy facilities and transmission: Approximately 500 MW of solar and other
renewables and 520 MW of geothermal in the Short-Term (2016-2017);
approximately 1,500 MW of solar and other renewables and 1,250 MW of
geothermal in the Medium-Term (2018-2023); and finally, approximately 2,000
MW of solar and other renewables and 1,700 MW of geothermal would be in
process with all completed by 2030.

The Salton Sea Restoration and Renewable Energy Initiative is IID and
Imperial County's plan for "ensuring water supply reliability for
California, protecting public health, developing carbon-free energy,
protecting and restoring the sea's ecosystem and providing for economic
growth," according to a press release.

"IID and Imperial County believe that we must create and maintain a smaller
but sustainable Salton Sea," Bruce Wilcox, IID environmental and Salton Sea
program manager said in the statement. "A reconfigured sea will limit
fugitive dust emissions, preserve and create avian habitat and expand
economic opportunity for one of California's most economically distressed
areas."

"This solution will help to preserve the Quantification Settlement
Agreement and related water transfers, which are critical to Southern
California's water supply reliability," said IID board President Stephen
Benson. "The time for studies has passed. Now is the time for real action.
We urge the state of California to join us in implementing the plan
proposed in this framework, and to begin immediately."

An implementing agreement between the state, IID and the county is to be
submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board in late 2015 for
approval. View the document at www.iid.com/saltonsea
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*Leading Businesses Pledge to Act on Climate Change, Including GEA Member
Berkshire Hathaway Energy*
This week executives from 13 major U.S. corporations, including GEA member
Berkshire Hathaway Energy, joined with the White House in announcing the
American Business Act on Climate Pledge. "We recognize that delaying action
on climate change will be costly in economic and human terms, while
accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy will produce multiple
benefits with regard to sustainable economic growth, public health,
resilience to natural disasters, and the health of the global environment,"
states the Pledge
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Berkshire Hathaway Geothermal (CalEnergy) operates 10 geothermal generating
plants in Southern California's Imperial Valley and has been a long-time
leader in geothermal innovation and ingenuity.

"Achieving worldwide greenhouse gas reductions starts at the local level -
with individual states and individual power plants. At Berkshire Hathaway
Energy, we're proud of our roots as a 100% geothermal company and we're
going to continue to move forward to support a low-carbon, sustainable
future," said Jonathan Weisgall, Berkshire Hathaway Energy's VP Legislative
and Regulatory Affairs.

In total, the commitments in this Climate Pledge include over 1,600 MW of
new renewable energy, additional renewables purchases for purposes such as
data centers, and related goals like reducing water intensity. The
companies are Apple, Google, Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway, Goldman Sachs,
Bank of America, General Motors, Cargill, Alcoa, Wal-Mart Stores, United
Parcel Service, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.

The Pledge also applauds the growing number of countries that have already
set ambitious targets for climate action and voices support toward a
strong climate change agreement when the UN meets in Paris this year. The
U.S. geothermal industry offers a multitude of environmental and economic
benefits to the changing grid, and internationally, an April report by GEA
showed the global geothermal industry had sustained a growth rate of 5% for
the previous three years.

Here in the U.S., the industry has continued to identify its further
potential and benefits while pressing for legal treatment on par with other
energy sources. "There's no question of the importance of geothermal as a
renewable baseload generation source as California's investor-owned and
public utilities pull out of coal generation in order to meet Gov. Jerry
Brown's new 50% renewable goal," said Weisgall, who also serves on the
Geothermal Energy Association's Board of Directors.

*Enel Green Power Brings Online World's First Integrated Geothermal-Biomass
Plant in Tuscany*
Press Release
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July 27 -- Enel Green Power has brought online the world's first biomass
plant used to heat geothermal steam at the Cornia 2 geothermal power plant,
which is located in Castelnuovo Val di Cecina in Tuscany. The project will
increase both the energy efficiency and the power output of the geothermal
cycle.

The existing geothermal plant has been joined by a small power plant
fuelled by virgin forest biomass sourced from within a radius of 70 km of
the facility: using the biomass, the steam entering the power plant is
heated from an initial temperature of between 150° and 160° Celsius to
370°-380° Celsius, increasing the net electricity generation capacity
thanks to both the increased enthalpy of the steam and the improved
efficiency of the cycle, the latter of which is due to lower moisture
levels during generation.

"The integration of different technologies is a major step forward for the
future of renewable energy," said Enel Green Power CEO Francesco Venturini.
"This plant, like our Stillwater facility in the United States, which
combines the continuous generation capacity of medium-enthalpy, binary
cycle geothermal technology with solar thermodynamic, and the Fontes Solar
facility in Brazil, which integrates solar photovoltaic with wind while
also using a stand-alone solar photovoltaic plant to reduce the consumption
of Apiacas hydro plant construction site, will enable the optimisation of
results and represents a replicable model that opens up new local energy,
economic and employment opportunities."

Enel Green Power invested more than 15 million euros in the project. The
new plant is technologically innovative because it has close to zero impact
on the environment, enhances an existing industrial plant and maintains the
total renewability of both the resource and the cycle, combining two
renewable resources in a system with potential for future international
development.

The new 5 MW facility is expected to increase the geothermal plant's output
by more than 30 GWh per year while avoiding the annual emission of over
13,000 tonnes of CO2. There will also be a substantial impact on
employment, with an additional 35 to 40 direct and indirect jobs in
sourcing the local biomass being generated.

Other benefits include the efficient use of agricultural and
agro-industrial by-products, the optimal maintenance of forest resources
with the consequent reduction in hydrogeological risk, the sustainable
development of energy crops and the production of significant levels of
cogenerated heat.

*At Papal Conference, Gov. Brown Says Local Leaders Must Fight Climate
Change*
Earlier this month, Pope Francis hosted a conference in which he urged the
United Nations to step up its campaign against climate change. Gov. Jerry
Brown of California attended the event and spoke to the conference,
including 60 mayors from around the world, on the need for local leaders to
address climate change. Brown and other local leaders signed a declaration
stating that "human-induced climate change is a scientific reality, and its
effective control is a moral imperative for humanity."

Gov. Brown was adamant on moving away from fossil fuels, coal, oil and gas,
and he invited others to follow his example in California, which now
derives 25% of its energy from renewable sources and plans to reach 50% in
15 years. "Climate change, because it is both local and global, it is a big
existential threat that I can deal with as a governor," Brown told press
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*IID Files Lawsuit Against CAISO for Anticompetitive Actions*

**

*CalEnergy geothermal plants are viewed from the Red Hill Marina area at
the Salton Sea. Photo via IID.*

The Imperial Irrigation District, a GEA member with plans to develop new
geothermal energy at the Salton Sea, has filed civil litigation in U.S.
District Court, Southern District of California, against the California
Independent System Operator Corp. (CAISO). IID describes the deliberate and
systematic marginalization of IID, its ratepayers and all renewable energy
generators seeking to develop projects in the district's service area, and
states that CAISO has exercised its monopoly power to manipulate
deliverability.

IID Board President Stephen Benson said, "The renewable resources found in
our region will go undeveloped if CAISO continues to manipulate the
deliverability it assigns to IID. The Salton Sea Known Geothermal Resource
Area itself possesses an estimated 1,700 megawatts of virtually emission
free geothermal energy that could potentially replace energy lost at SONGS
and future losses from once-through cooling power plants."

He added, "Without immediate action, IID, its ratepayers and renewable
energy generators looking to build projects in Imperial and Riverside
counties will remain isolated from the rest of the state."

A press release from IID further states:

"CAISO, which controls at least 80 percent of the state's electric
transmission system, has placed IID and its renewable energy generators at
a competitive disadvantage in vying for power purchase agreements. The
result, Kelley said, has been to saddle IID's ratepayers with stranded
transmission investment costs and handcuff economic development in both
Imperial and Riverside counties.

"By using the concepts of resource adequacy and maximum import capability
interchangeably, CAISO has blocked access to renewable energy projects
interconnecting to IID's transmission grid. The dispute between the
agencies extends back to 2011, when CAISO approved IID's upgrades to the
Path 42 project that would send clean, renewable energy from Imperial and
Riverside counties to the rest of California. IID subsequently expended
nearly $35 million in completing its segment of the project.

"However, in the summer of 2014, CAISO used the loss of San Onofre Nuclear
Generating Station as a pretext for reducing future deliverability from IID
into the CAISO system to *zero*, stranding the district's investment in the
Path 42 project and leaving it with no practical means of recovering its
costs, other than to join the CAISO as a participating transmission owner."

View the full complaint at www.iid.com/CAISOAction
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.

*Atlas Copco Named Top Industrial Company in 2015 Newsweek Green Rankings*
Press Release (Commerce City, Colorado) July 29 - [GEA Member] Atlas Copco,
world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, was listed as
the top industrial company in this year's Newsweek Green Rankings. The
rankings look at corporate sustainability and environmental impact. Atlas
Copco ranked 11th among 500 of the world's largest publicly-traded
companies accessed for the rating, and top in the industrial segment.

Newsweek teamed with research partners Corporate Knights Capital and HIP
Investors Inc. to compare key performance indicators such as energy and
water use, greenhouse gas emissions and waste recycling.

Atlas Copco continually exceeds in environmental responsibility. For
instance, in 1994 Altas Copco Group pioneered the technology resulting in
its variable speed compressors. Running compressors at only the speed
required significantly reduces energy consumption. In 2013, Atlas Copco
launched its patented VSD+ technology, cutting energy use by more than half
compared with traditional compressors.

Earlier this year, Atlas Copco was also among those recognized by the
United Nations at the agency's major conference on climate change for the
Atlas Copco's goals to cut carbon dioxide from its products and operations.

The Newsweek Green Rankings also factor the company's general
sustainability. Atlas Copco had been recognized earlier this year as one of
the world's most sustainable companies in the annual Global 100 list.

To see the complete Newsweek Green Rankings list, visit
http://www.newsweek.com/green-2015/top-green-companies-world-2015
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.

**
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*International Roundup*

*U.S. States*

**Washington State: Company to Build Drilling Rockets*
HyperSciences, based in Spokane, is raising funds to build technology that
will drill for geothermal energy using rockets
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CEO Mark Russell, whose background includes Boeing and NASA, told
press the "Ram
accelerator system"
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will
result in drilling 10 times faster than current speeds. The company has
raised $880,000 and expects to raise another $370,000 over the next few
weeks for a total of $1.25 million. Investors include Shell, the Alliance
of Angels in Spokane, W Funds, Washington Research Foundation and Seattle
tech entrepreneur Mike McSherry.

*Africa*

**Ethiopia: Agreement Signed with Reykjavik for First 500 MW at Corbetti*
The Ethiopian government and U.S.-Icelandic firm Reykjavik signed a
construction agreement for the first 500-MW phase of the Corbetti
geothermal power plant, which will total 1,000 MW when complete. The
Corbetti project was also one of the first projects included in the Power
Africa initiative in 2013. U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts, a
previous chair of the Senate committee on energy, was quoted in press
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"I'm very excited to be part of the US-Ethiopia partnership, and I hope the
country moves in leaps and bounds, in Gigabytes in telecom, Gigawatts in
electricity."

**Kenya: Lowering Emissions is Subject to International Support*
Kenya has pledged
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to
cut emissions by 30% by 2030 through expanding its geothermal power
production as well as additional measures. The nation's official Intended
Nationally Determined Contribution notes Kenya's emissions are "relatively
low" and says the commitment is "subject to international support in the
form of finance, investment, technology development and transfer, and
capacity building."

*The Americas*

**Canada: Economist Supports Geothermal in Alberta*
Alberta has no program for geothermal energy, unlike its neighbor British
Columbia, but some geothermal supporters want to change that. Todd Hirsch,
chief economist with ATB Financial told press
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that
while Alberta lacks geothermal experience, "We have experience drilling
through four miles [6.4 km] worth of rock to get at other things that are
valuable." He added, "If we can make it work here in Alberta, then it is a
cinch to sell the technology to the Chinese and the Germans and everyone
elsewhere geothermal doesn't work."

**The Caribbean: Geothermal Touted as Alternate to Imported Oil*
Caribbean islands are looking to more geothermal in a move away from
imported oil. In a local news article
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Senior Energy Specialist at the World Bank Migara Jaywardena gives the
example of 10 million dollars allocated to Dominica from the clean
technology fund to support geothermal. "That's a perfect example of where
climate funds could be mobilised to support clean energy in the islands,"
Jaywardena is quoted. President of the Ocean Geothermal Energy Foundation
Jim Shnell adds that Caribbean economies are severely affected by the cost
of fuel. "The oil that you import and burn turns right around and
contributes to global warming and the potential flooding of the islands,
whereas you have some great potential resources there in terms of solar and
wind and certainly geothermal," he said.

**Mexico: CFE Concessions Awarded, Private Sector Getting Involved*
Mexico's energy ministry has awarded five geothermal concessions and 13
permits for exploration to national power utility Comision Federal de
Electricidad (CFE). CFE is now considering partners for geothermal fields.
In November, CFE will award the construction of the next plant in this
area, Los Azufres III Phase II, notes SeeNews.com
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Remaining geothermal resources, thought to be up to 5,000 MW, are to be
offered to private investors.

**Nicaragua: Government Sends Mixed Signal on Renewables Investments*
Via Marcelo Lippmann -- An article on www.laprensa.com.ni
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clarifies
an apparent contradiction in Nicaragua's renewable energy policy.
Independent Liberal Party (PLI) has proposed a five-year extension of
incentives (reform law 532); while at the same time the Ministry of Energy
and Mines (MEM) published lowered reference prices for the purchase of
clean energy, discouraging investments. This particularly affects both wind
and geothermal energy, the article states. The new prices do not affect
existing contracts, and private sector leader Jose Adan Aguerri reacted
asking for revision. The new reference prices, which started to be enforced
on May 26, control how much developers would get from the distribution
companies. According to  http://www.mem.gob.ni
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for geothermal, these prices are between 74 and 92 US$/MWh.

**Nicaragua: CIF Contributes Funds for Geothermal Study*
Via Marcelo Lippmann -- The Climate Investment Funds (CIF;
www-cif.climateinvestmentfunds.org/
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has approved $30 million to invest in Nicaragua's renewable energy
projects. Funds will be used to study the geothermal resources in the areas
around Laguna de Apoyo, the country's largest volcanic crater lake, and
those in the western parts of Nicaragua.

*Asia and the Pacific*

**Indonesia: UK Considers Geothermal Investment*
Indonesia may be getting an investment from the UK government of up to £1
billion toward finance infrastructure projects, including potential investment
in geothermal
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power
projects worth £66 million. UK Prime Minister David Cameron is planning a
trip to Jakarta as part of a tour to southeast Asia this week.

**New Zealand: Far North Aims for Electrical Self-Sufficiency in Ngawha
Expansion Plan*
Top Energy is planning a geothermal energy expansion project once it
receives consents from the Northland Regional and Far North District
councils. Two new geothermal power plants at Ngawha, east of Kaikohe would
generate 25 MW each, as much as the two existing plants combined, for a
total 75 MW. This plan could make the Far North self-reliant in
electricity, as well as create jobs, including a new industrial park, chief
executive Russell Shaw told press
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.

*Europe and Central Asia*

**Kazakhstan: Geothermal Included in RES Legislation*
Kazakhstan is including geothermal
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energy
in its RES legislation. The country is targetting a 3% share of renewable
energy in total electricity by 2020, while the current share of renewable
energy use in Kazakhstan is less than 1%.

**Turkey and Azerbaijan: Agreement Signals Geothermal Investments*
Istanbul-based Turcas Petrol has signed an agreement with
Azalternativenerji, part of Azerbaijan's State Agency on Alternative and
Renewable Energy Sources (SAARES), and aims to start producing electricity
from geothermal energy in 2017. A statement said
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"In the first phase of this strategy, we plan an investment worth $65
million in a geothermal power plant project that we are conducting in
Kuyucak, Aydın."

*Community Notice Board*

Visit GEA's Community Notice Board (
https://geoenergist.wordpress.com/community-notice-board/
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for geothermal opportunities like requests for proposals, job openings, and
more. We offer advertising deals as well as free posting for some types of
announcements.

*Geothermal Energy Association*

The Geothermal Energy Association is a trade association composed of U.S.
companies who support the expanded use of geothermal energy and are
developing geothermal resources worldwide for electrical power generation
and direct-heat uses. Our members have offices or operations in many states
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