Colombia establishes new regulations on geothermal exploration and exploitation
Evening view over Bogota, Colombia (source: flickr/ Tijs Zwinkels, creative commons) The new regulation defines the permitting process for geothermal
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Legislation
Geothermal lithium developers warn against California lithium tax
Desert Shore, Salton Sea, California (source: flickr/ shastared, creative commons) A new tax on lithium production has been passed in
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Mexico Senate identifies geothermal as critical to energy transition
Historical centre of Morelia, Mexico (source: flickr/ Antonio Tapia, creative commons) Having recognized geothermal as fundamental for clean energy transition,
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Canada to provide federal funding for Alberta geothermal project
City of Hinton, Alberta, Canada (source: flickr/ Dean Lack, RPAP, creative commons) As part of the efforts to achieve long-term
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State-owned enterprises driving Indonesian geothermal development
Aerial view of Lumut Balai geothermal plant, Indonesia (source: WIKA) State-owned enterprises have played a major role in developing the
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Indonesia revises regulation on funding facilities for geothermal development
In late April 2022, the Indonesian has revised important regulation on funding facilities for geothermal development in Indonesia. Since 2017,
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Research highlights challenges of developing geothermal in UK
Houses of Parliament, London, UK (source: flickr/ Russell Trow, creative commons) The POST UK paper looks at the various reasons
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150 companies call for a European strategy on geothermal energy
European Commission (source: Sébastien Bertrand / flickr, creative commons) A letter co-signed by the EGEC and 150 companies are calling
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Switzerland launches consultations on adapting funding instruments for renewables
On March 30, 2022, the Federal Council opened the consultation on amendments to various ordinances in the energy sector. The
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West Virginia state regulatory program signed into law
Seneca Rocks, West Virginia (source: dancingnomad3 / flick, creative commons) House Bill 4098 sets up a state regulatory program for
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Alberta issues guidance on geothermal resource lease application
Temperature logging work at Alberta No.1 project, Canada (source: Alberta No.1) The Mineral Rights Information Bulletin outlines the process of
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