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National News 3

Second Presidential Debate Hits on PTC, Energy Choices, but Silent on Climate Change

GEA Member Company News 4

AltaRock: Geothermal Tests Viewed Via Seismic Monitors

Ormat Technologies: BLM Issues Decision on Geothermal Project Near Gabbs, Nevada

Pratt & Whitney Power Systems: New Turboden ORC Performing Well

Ram Power: Ram Power Announces Tariff Increase for San Jacinto-Tizate Project

State News 7

California: Agencies, Analysts Contemplate First Cap-and-Trade

California: DPW Enters PPA for 28.3 MW from The Geysers

Hawaii: Mediator to Establish Working Group on Geothermal Health Effects

Idaho: ISU Team Wins DOE’s National Student Geothermal Competition

Nevada: Director of UNR’s Geothermal Program Honored

Oregon: Klamath Basin Geopower Begins Drilling

International News 9

Americas

Chile and Peru: Alterra Power and EDC to Develop Geothermal Assets

Costa Rica: Draft Document Considers 55-MW Plant in Pailas

Mexico: Mexican Geothermal Association Kicks off Lively 20th

Annual Congress – Photos Included

Montserrat: Next Steps Underway for Two Geothermal Wells

Africa

East Africa: Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility Holds First Stakeholders' Meeting

Kenya: Honeywell’s Experion PKS Chosen for Olkaria Plants

Asia & the Pacific

China: Geothermal Shares Lead Market

Indonesia: Development Updates Happening in Central Java and West Sumatra

Indonesia: Geothermal Sector Attracts Panax, Mitsubishi, BP, Chevron

Japan: METI to Promote Geothermal Power Generation

New Zealand: Sale Possible for Geothermal Site near Taupo

Philippines: Aboitiz Presents Plans for 100-MW Plant to Pampanga Governor

Community Notice Board 15

New This Week

Job Announcement, Deputy Program Director, East Africa Geothermal Program, USEA -- Apply by Nov. 1

U.S.-Japan Renewable Energy Policy Business Roundtable and “Touhoku Tour” (Dec. 3-7) – Apply by Nov. 9

Proposed CPUC Reforms to RPS Procurement Process -- Comments due Nov. 17

Featured Notices

Humboldt-Toiyabe FEIS Complete, Subject to Appeal Period

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Coyote Canyon South Geothermal Exploration Project: Submit Comments by Oct. 24

Job Announcements: Two Open Positions in Geothermal Resource Management, State of Hawaii

KenGen Geothermal Development: Expressions of Interest in Prequalification for 560-MW due Nov. 2

GeoSteam Services Ltd, Kenya: U.S. Companies Sought for Geothermal Goods & Services

Requests for Proposals 21

Featured RFPs

Seeking Info on RE Projects to go Online in 2014-15, TerraPass Inc. (Oct. 26)

National and International Public Call for Domuyo Project, Argentina (Nov. 2)

Renewable Power, Portland General Electric (Nov. 13)

Bid Announced for Geothermal Exploration in Neuquén, Argentina

RE Projects, Southern California Public Power Authority (Nov. 30)

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Happening This Week

*Date Correction! Webinar, “Geothermal Energy and Water Use,” Hot Dry Rocks and RPS Aquaterra (Oct. 22 in U.S.)

Webcast, Renewable Energy Competency Model, DOE (Oct. 22)

Geothermal Workshop, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Philippines (Oct. 21–24)

GEA and GEA-Sponsored Events

Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America (co-located with POWER-GEN International), Orlando, Fla.

(Dec. 11–13)

Featured Events

Geothermal Research Seminar, UC, New Zealand (Nov. 1)

34th New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, Aotea Centre, Auckland (Nov. 19-21)

4th African Rift Geothermal Conference, Nairobi (Nov. 21-23)

Geothermal Energy Utilization Associated with Oil & Gas Development, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas

(March 12-14, 2013)

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National News

Second Presidential Debate Hits on PTC, Energy Choices, but Silent on Climate Change

During the Presidential Debate on Tuesday October 16 President Obama and Governor Romney pitched their

views on energy in one of the most combative topics of the night. But both continued to remain silent on

climate change despite energy policies that put fossil fuel production center stage.

Outlets have been counting the ways in which the candidates have distanced themselves from one another on

energy issues. "In Mitt Romney’s telling, Obama has slighted domestic production of oil, gas and coal while

shoveling billions to alternative-energy companies, some of which have gone bankrupt and some of which are

run by his contributors," according to The Washington Post. “To hear the President, Romney is a tool of big oil

and other energy producers, defending tax breaks for the industry at a time of record profits and not willing to

stand up to them on behalf of consumers.”

The absence of a discussion on climate change was notable. The Hill blog commented, "President Obama and

Mitt Romney threw plenty of jabs about energy at their second debate Tuesday but said nothing about climate

change."

Theatlantic.com says that climate change has been “a political loser,” and that skirting the issue was strategic

following the economic collapse of 2008. "By the spring of 2009, with the fiscal crisis, there was a decision

made, and adopted, not to talk about climate change," strategist Betsy Taylor of Breakthrough Strategies and

Solutions was quoted. "That was adopted by the majority of the environmental groups, and by the White House.

I was at that meeting. Bill McKibben stood up and said, 'This is a mistake -- it's going to come back and haunt

us.'"

According to new data, national and local audiences are not ignoring it – the weather alone has made “climate

change” a household word; and it will be sooner rather than later that politicians will be forced to address the

issue, the article suggests.

In debate, the presidential candidates for the two mainstream parties were clear that there are key differences

to their respective energy perspectives. "What we don't need is to have the President keeping us from taking

advantage of oil, coal and gas," Governor Romney said.

Of Romney's energy plan, President Obama noted: "He's got the oil and gas part, but he doesn't have the clean

energy part.”

The President said investment in clean energy is essential to control our economic future: “China, Germany,

they're making these investments, and I'm not going to cede those jobs in the future to those counties," he said.

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What may have been a surprise to some was Romney’s tentative endorsement of wind jobs. “I don’t have a

policy of stopping wind jobs in Iowa, and they’re not phantom jobs - they’re real jobs,” he said. “I appreciate

wind jobs in Iowa and across our country.”

The scheduled expiration of the wind production tax credit (PTC) could surface as key for voters in states likes

Iowa and Colorado, both of which have lost wind energy jobs in recent months. Nawindpower.com noted: “A

one-year PTC extension remains alive in an omnibus tax-extenders bill, which the Senate is expected to consider

during the lame-duck session of Congress. No matter which candidate is elected, all eyes in the wind industry

will be on the House and Senate.”

There is still one more debate to go. The candidates meet again on October 22 in Boca Raton, Florida for a

debate on foreign policy, and, who knows -- maybe more slings and arrows about energy or even a mention of

climate change?

For information about each candidate's energy platform:

President Obama: http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/blueprint_secure_energy_future.pdf

Mitt Romney: http://www.mittromney.com/sites/default/files/shared/Energy.pdf

GEA Member Company News

AltaRock: Geothermal Tests Viewed Via Seismic Monitors

AltaRock Energy planned to conduct geothermal tests this week after a short delay, pumping cold water from a nearby

groundwater well down a 10,000-foot well. “We expect our instruments will pick up tiny seismic events which indicate that

the injected water is finding and creating pathways away from the well,” according to the Newberry Geothermal blog

(http://blog.newberrygeothermal.com/). As the blog notes, there are two Web sites where viewers can see seismic

monitoring at the site: the EGS Induced Seismicity Monitoring site at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab

(http://esd.lbl.gov/research/projects/induced_seismicity/egs/newberry.html) and the Pacific NW Seismic Network, based

at the University of Washington in Seattle (http://www.pnsn.org/).

Ormat Technologies: BLM Issues Decision on Geothermal Project Near Gabbs, Nevada

BLM Press Release (Carson City, Nev.) October 5 – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District, Stillwater

Field Office, has completed the final Environmental Assessment (EA) and issued a Decision Record for the Ormat Nevada,

Incorporated Wild Rose Geothermal Project. The analyses included the construction and operation of an associated

transmission line to bring electricity to market. The project is located in Gabbs Valley approximately 17 miles west of Gabbs,

Nev., in Mineral County.

The proposed action includes the following four components: Drilling and testing of up to four exploration wells;

Construction and operation of a 15- to 35-megawatt (MW) net rated (up to 40 MW gross) geothermal power plant facility

and electrical substation; Construction and operation of geothermal production and injection wells, pipelines, access roads,

and support facilities; and Construction and operation of a 120-kV generation-tie and switching station.

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This EA analyzed the potential impacts from these activities, specifically, the proposed drilling and testing of four additional

exploration wells, the proposed construction and operation of a geothermal power plant; drilling, testing, and operation of

18 geothermal production and injection wells; conversion of exploration wells to production or injection wells; construction

and operation of pipelines to carry geothermal fluid between well fields and the power plant; and construction of a 120-

kilovolt generation-tie and associated structures.

Exploration and development activities would be contained within two of the four federal geothermal leases of the Wild

Rose Geothermal Unit. Three transmission line generation-tie options are also analyzed in this EA, all of which would occur

completely on BLM-administered lands. Links to the EA and related documents are located on the BLM website at:

www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/carson_city_field/blm_information/nepa/nepa_archives.html

Pratt & Whitney Power Systems: New Turboden ORC Performing Well

Turboden Press Release (Brescia, Italy) October 16 -- Turboden’s ORC unit is used to test the advantages of the

“supercritical” thermodynamic cycle – Ideal for hybrid solar-geothermal machine configuration -- Turboden, a leading

manufacturer of Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) turbogenerators for electricity generation and heat from renewable sources

and waste heat belonging to Pratt & Whitney Power Systems, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), announces the

successful development of an innovative 500 kWel ORC module prototype.

"Turboden has always looked at geothermal energy with great interest, although this is a niche among the possible

applications of ORC technology" - said Roberto Bini, General Manager of Turboden - "In recent years Turboden developed

and installed in Germany some very competitive new solutions for geothermal energy. The realization of such a prototype is

a further proof of the company commitment to innovation and performance improvement in ORC".

The "supercritical" ORC module – supercritical stands for the thermodynamic cycle where the working fluid, or secondary

fluid, is brought to temperatures and pressures above the critical point in its phase diagram – was started up in March

2012, passed the acceptance tests and is working steadily with performance in line with the guaranteed data. The plant

produces about 500 kWel and is fed with water at 150°C coming from a boiler simulating a geothermal source – typically at

a constant temperature – while at the same time allowing to raise or lower the temperature in order to assess the behavior

of this thermodynamic cycle. It allows, for example, to analyze the behavior when the state becomes sub-critical (the

traditional ORC cycle), or the machine behavior when fed with a greater than nominal heat quantity and temperature. The

main advantages of this innovative cycle are expected to be a higher efficiency (which translates into more power) and a

higher flexibility in receiving more thermal power input, which makes the turbogenerator particularly suitable for solar-

geothermal hybrid machines.

The condenser being tested with this ORC is also highly innovative and should prove more efficient thanks to lower

electrical consumption and improved summer performance offered by the possibility of spraying water in the atmosphere

around the device's batteries.

Tests on the prototype will continue throughout 2012 and if the advantages of the supercritical cycle are confirmed, it is

expected that this innovation will be applied to the ORC turbogenerators of at least 5 MW size.

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Ram Power: Ram Power Announces Tariff Increase for San Jacinto-Tizate Project

Ram Power Press Release (Reno, NV) October 10 -- Ram Power, Corp. (TSX: RPG), a renewable energy company focused on

the development, production and sale of electricity from geothermal energy, is pleased to announce that it has reached an

agreement with the Nicaraguan Government to increase the power sales tariff for the San Jacinto-Tizate geothermal power

project.

The tariff increase request was thoroughly reviewed by the Nicaraguan Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM), the

Nicaraguan Energy Institute (INE), Disnorte-Dissur, a subsidiary of Gas Natural Fenosa (the power purchaser under the

power purchase agreement for the Project), and the Nicaragua Energy Cabinet whose recommendation was subsequently

acknowledged by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega. The formal documentation implementing the increased tariff is now

expected to be registered expeditiously by INE.

Ram Power's Executive Chairman, Antony Mitchell, stated, "We are grateful for the continued confidence and support of

our project, and our company, at the highest levels of the Nicaraguan Government. President Ortega expressed a need to

continue the development of the renewable energy sector in Nicaragua, and we look forward to continuing the relationship

in the form of future projects and development."

The approved increase will allow the Company to recover unanticipated Project costs associated with both the

development of the resource and plant construction. The power sales tariff increase of approximately 17% is effective

October 1, 2012, with annual escalation of 3% through and including 2022 and 1.5% thereafter through 2028. The new tariff

is comparable with current tariff rates of other renewable energy producers in Nicaragua.

The Company's extensive negotiations and discussions with the Nicaraguan Government represent a mutual understanding

and focus to work together on achieving the country's objective to expand the development of clean, base load renewable

energy in the region. The new tariff provides a long term foundation for the operation of the Project and represents

another step in the development of Nicaragua's renewable energy sector resulting in lower energy costs and continued

stable employment for the people of Nicaragua. Notwithstanding the increase to the existing tariff, the Project will still be

selling power at 37% below the average wholesale electricity price in Nicaragua, and will generate approximately 17% of

Nicaragua's total electricity needs.

Emilio Rappaccioli, the Minister of MEM, stated, "Development of the San Jacinto project has become an example of

natural resource development currently going on in Nicaragua. The development of these types of renewable energy

projects is an essential component for Nicaragua's future, further promoting the wellbeing and progress of the people of

Nicaragua."

"The continued development of the San Jacinto project translates directly into clean, renewable base load energy for the

people of Nicaragua at a discount to the current fossil fuel generation," said Jose Antonio Rodriguez, Vice President

Operations and COO of the Company's Latin America subsidiary. "We would like to thank both Disnorte-Dissur and Gas

Natural Fenosa for their continued support of our project as well as their desire to decrease overall energy costs in

Nicaragua."

Shuman Moore, CEO of Ram Power, said, "I am very pleased with the efforts of our Nicaraguan team in achieving this

historic milestone for our San Jacinto project. The increase to the power sales tariff has a direct benefit to the long term

financial stability of the Company, is in the best interests of Nicaragua, and continues our focus and dedication towards

increasing the shareholder value of the Company."

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State News

California: Agencies, Analysts Contemplate First Cap-and-Trade

On November 14, 61.2 million greenhouse gas allowances will go on sale in the first cap and trade auction in the U.S.; the

sale is expected to have an impact on fossil fuels prices. GEA is following developments as California agencies ramp up

preparations. The success of the state's cap-and-trade program is being measured in many different ways; analysts hope to

gain information that will inform future models and similar systems. Others are indicating the importance of managing

allowance price fluctuations and of ensuring that tradable projects actually lead to verifiable cuts in pollution

(Switchboard.nrdc.org/). Revenues are projected with a wide margin between $660 million to $3 billion

(Thinkprogress.org/).

Recently the California ISO put out “California Greenhouse Gas Cap and Generation Variable Costs,” explaining how the cap

and trade program will work for electric power suppliers (Caiso.com/ ). The paper overviews California’s implementation

plans for greenhouse gas cap regulations in electrical power generation, summarizes calculated energy costs, and discusses

methods for accounting for greenhouse gas emissions, along with the method the ISO plans to use.

California: DPW Enters PPA for 28.3 MW from The Geysers

From the DPW Press Release (Sacramento) October 10 -- The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), in an effort

to "green" the energy portfolio of the State Water Project, has entered into a renewable power purchase agreement with

Alameda Municipal Power. The agreement runs for slightly more than four years, from October 15, 2012 through December

31, 2016.

The renewable power procured under this agreement will help fill the energy gap for the State Water Project with a much

cleaner resource than an expiring DWR contract for coal-fired generation. The new contract will provide 33 megawatts

(MW) of certified renewable energy with 28.3 MW from an existing geothermal project and 5.3 MW from landfill gas

energy. Under this agreement, DWR will receive an estimated 183,000 megawatt-hours of annual generation.

The geothermal plants are owned and operated by the Northern California Power Agency and located at The Geysers

geothermal field in Middletown, California. DWR's Climate Action Plan is available at:

http://www.water.ca.gov/climatechange/CAP.cfm

Hawaii: Mediator to Establish Working Group on Geothermal Health Effects

As public discussions of geothermal energy on the Big Island of Hawaii have snowballed in recent months, Hawaii County

has now hired a mediator from Honolulu to lend aid, particularly to discussions around the health effects of geothermal

development. Peter Adler plans to establish a “working group” to study health impacts and to recommend future action,

including a health study on Puna Geothermal Venture. The group would finish its work in March or April. Palikapu

Dedman, president of Pele Defense Fund which has been outspoken against geothermal power, was quoted: “I’m just

happy they are doing any study.” (Westhawaiitoday.com; See also accord3.com/pg68.cfm)

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Idaho: ISU Team Wins DOE’s National Student Geothermal Competition

A geothermal student team from Idaho State University (ISU) has been declared the winner of The U.S. Department of

Energy 2012-13 National Student Geothermal Competition. Findings were included in the ISU study, "Development of an

integrated, testable conceptual model of blind geothermal resources in the eastern Snake River Plain: application to the

Newdale geothermal prospect." The four students on the team are geosciences graduate students Rebecca Ohly, Michael

Ginsbach, and Adam Koster, and undergraduate Holly Young. Student teams from Boise State University and Southern

Methodist University Geothermal Laboratory finished second and third, respectively.

"I believe that this highlights the amazing research opportunities my teammates and I have had at ISU," Ohly told press. "I

feel fortunate to have been able to work with such talented students and faculty on this project, and I am proud to have

been a part of this. I hope that this will lend recognition to both ISU and the potential geothermal resources that are

available in this region."

The team helped drill 1,000-foot deep wells and record temperatures, rock properties, and the chemistry of the subsurface

materials at different depths. The activity tested for the presence of geothermal systems close near the tops of faults – just

the tip of what is happening under the Snake River aquifer, scientists say. The information is being used to make models of

what is happening at deeper depths.

Nevada: Director of UNR’s Geothermal Program Honored

The Plum100, a special edition magazine in the Reno area, featured Wendy Calvin, Geology-University of Nevada Reno as

one of the 100 Most Influential People of Reno-Tahoe. Calvin was a top honoree at the Plum100 Celebration Awards Show,

honored in the category “Beautiful Minds.”

Following the event, an article on Prlog.org/ noted some of Calvin’s accomplishments: “Wendy Calvin is the Head of the

Geology department at the University of Nevada, Reno. Wendy is the recipient of the Mackay Faculty Achievement Award,

the College of Science Excellence in Research Award, a Graduate Student Association Outstanding Mentor Award, and an

Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship.”

As Director of the Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy, Calvin is also heavily involved in the National Geothermal

Academy, a summer program on geothermal energy through a cooperative project with other universities, industry, and the

Department of Energy.

Other top honorees include Eren Ozmen, Sierra Nevada Corporation (Scientists & Tech Savvy); Toni Suttie, Integrity Casting

(Business Owners & Industry Experts); and Chris Riche, Discovery Museum (Risk Takers & Visionaries).

Oregon: Klamath Basin Geopower Begins Drilling

Drilling is underway in the Olene area by Klamath Basin Geopower, and if the first well proves successful, there will be four

more to follow in the area. Initially the company, formed in 2009, is looking to develop a 20-megawatt power production

plant. Earlier this year, Klamath Basin Geopower reported it had financed the initial work with two rounds of equity

financing, totaling $400,000 and $1 million, respectively. The property is located near existing major north-south

transmission lines.

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International News

Americas

Chile and Peru: Alterra Power and EDC to Develop Geothermal Assets

Press Release (Vancouver) October 16 -- Alterra Power Corp. is pleased to announce it has entered into an

agreement with Energy Development Corporation (EDC), a Philippines-based global leader in the geothermal

power industry, for the development of Alterra's Mariposa geothermal project in Chile and five of Alterra's

Peruvian geothermal concessions (the South American projects).

Under this agreement, EDC will have six months to carry out field work and due diligence on the South American

projects in order to elect to advance them into a formal joint venture. If advanced, EDC will be entitled to earn a

70% interest by funding the next $58.3 million in project expenditures at Mariposa, and $8 million in project

expenditures on the five Peruvian concessions. Subsequent project equity contributions and all economic

sharing will be pro rata between the partners.

John Carson, Alterra's CEO, said, "This transaction represents a significant step forward for our geothermal

assets in Chile and Peru. EDC is a strong partner with deep expertise, and we're pleased to be making this next

step together."

Costa Rica: Draft Document Considers 55-MW Plant in Pailas

The Center for Geothermal Resources Service has drafted a document looking at the feasibility to establish a

second plant in Pailas to produce 55 MW. Director of the Center for Geothermal Resources Services, Alfredo

Mainieri, explained some of the reason behind why geothermal energy is growing in Costa Rica, now generating

13% of total capacity production: “Geothermal energy is not affected by changes in the weather stations, as in

the case of other-hydro, thermal, wind and biomass-produced in the country and depend on various factors

such as the flow of rivers, the amount of wind and preventive maintenance of the plants out of service for 3-4

months per year,“ Mainieri was quoted by Thecostaricanews.com. The proposed Pailas plant could become

operations in 4 to 5 years.

Mexico: Mexican Geothermal Association Kicks off Lively 20th Annual Congress – Photos Included

Luis C.A. Gutiérrez-Negrín -- On September 26 through 28, the 20th Annual Congress of the Mexican Geothermal

Association (AGM) was held in Morelia, Mexico, developed in parallel with the 1st Latin American Geothermal

Congress, co-convened by the El Salvador Geothermal Association (AGES) and the Colombian Association for

Renewable Energy (ACER). As part of the event, a pre-congress workshop on Petrology and Hydrothermal

Alteration was developed on September 25, lectured by Wilfred A. Elders (University of California Riverside) and

Georgina Izquierdo (IIE: Mexican electric research institute). There were 27 attendees to this workshop, coming

from the geothermal electric division of the CFE (Comisión Federal de Electricidad), Grupo ENAL, and the ACER.

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The congress gathered 100 participants, mainly from Mexico but also from Colombia, the U.S., Germany and

New Zealand. They work for CFE, Mexican and abroad research institutes (IIE, National Institute for Nuclear

Research, UNAM’s Geosciences Center, Auckland’s Institute of Engineering and Earth Sciences, UCR),

universities such as the UNAM (Mexico National Autonomous University), Michoacán (UMSNH), Puebla (BUAP),

IPN (National Polytechnic Institute), Morelia (UTM), ITM (Morelia Technologic Institute) and the Monterrey

institute (ITESM), and private companies like Grupo ENAL, Alstom Mexicana, Schlumberger, WestJEC, SEM, TBP,

Constructora Metálica Mexicana, and Sumitomo Corp. There were also participants currently retired from CFE.

The Executive Director of the International Geothermal Association (IGA) –from which both the AGM and the

AGES are members—also went to the congress.

Sessions at the 20th Annual Congress of the Mexican Geothermal Association.

The congress was sponsored by Alstom Mexicana, Grupo ENAL, West Japan Engineering Consultants (WestJEC),

Turbine Blading and Parts (TBP) and Constructora Metálica Mexicana (Commsa), as well as the municipal and

state Tourism and Culture secretaries. It was opened by Magaly Flores Armenta, AGM’s president, with

salutations from Jaime Guerrero, ACER’s president, Francisco Montalvo, AGES’s president, and Roland Horne,

IGA’s president. The two latter were unable to went to the congress, sending writing salutations. Thirty

technical papers were orally presented during two days of sessions, about geothermal exploration, geology,

volcanology, petrology, geophysics, geochemistry, reservoir engineering, modeling and simulation, operation of

geothermal fields, power plant design and international regulation on geothermal. On the evening of

September 26 attendees enjoyed a short touristic trip through the Morelia downtown, which has been declared

as UNESCO’s Mankind Cultural Heritage, and then an opening reception with the performance of several

folkloric dances by the Michoacán Folkloric Ballet.

On September 27 a field trip to the nearby Los Azufres geothermal field and to the Alstom power turbine

facilities was carried on. The 54 attendees were able to visit the geothermal field operated by CFE with installed

capacity of 188 MW, and got access to one of the newest 25-MW power units in operation. They stopped then

at the Alstom facilities, located in the Morelia’s Industrial City, and visited the different assemblage lines. It is

one of the Alstom’s world-class facilities with up-front technologies and processes.

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The AGM also developed its 20th ordinary general assembly when the technical sessions of the congress

concluded on the evening of September 26. Among other items in the agenda, the AGM’s membership elected

the new Board of Directors for the term between the 20th and 22nd assemblies (2012-2014). The current board is

composed of Luis C.A. Gutiérrez-Negrín (President), Georgina Izquierdo-Montalvo (Vice president), Alfredo

Mañón-Mercado (Secretary) and Emigdio Casimiro-Espinoza (Treasurer). The assembly also delivered the 2012

Pathé Award to Víctor Arellano-Gómez, IIE’s geothermal manager, who was unable to attend because of health

troubles. The award was presented to Eduardo Iglesias, from the IIE, on behalf of Víctor. The AGM delivers

annually this award to a person involved in Mexican geothermal for at least 15 years, whose contributions are

deemed relevant.

Some participants at the 20th Annual Congress of the Mexican Geothermal Association.

Montserrat: Next Steps Underway for Two Geothermal Wells

A public meeting was held last week in the latest efforts toward the development of geothermal energy on the

Caribbean island of Montserrat. In September, Barbados-based Atom Solutions began its 6-week impact

assessment, looking at environmental and social effects of potential geothermal exploration in the Cork Hill

area, where two wells have been proposed. Montserrat’s tender just closed for site preparation works, which

will include excavation followed by construction of a water holding tank, a drill loading slab, drains, and an oil

and sand trap mechanism. The Ministry of Communications and Works is the implementing authority.

Documents can be accessed on the government Web site, Gov.ms.

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Africa

East Africa: Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility Holds First Stakeholders' Meeting

The first stakeholders' meeting for the Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility (GRMF) for Eastern Africa kicked off

on October 11 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with participants aiming to streamline the benefits and requirements of

GRMF. The project development will be promoted by a fund of 50 million EUR provided by the German

Government and the European Union, and is targeted to identify and develop of geothermal resources for

power production in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.

The meeting was chaired by the African Union Commission (AUC), Starafrica.com reported, with opening

addresses from AUC H.E. Rhoda Peace Tumusiime, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, African

Union Commission on behalf of the Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy H.E. Dr. Elham Mahmoud

Ibrahim, the European Union H.E. Gary Quince, the German Embassy Counselor Hanno Spitzer and KfW

Entwicklungsbank Mr. Klaus Gihr.

Additionally, several agencies provided presentations on programs that support GRMF activities -- the United

States Agency for International Development (USAID), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), The

Icelandic International Development Agency (ICEIDA), and the World Bank.

In June, the German KfW Development Bank and the African Union Commission announced the GRMF

consulting contract was awarded to Pöyry Deutschland, in association with GeoThermal Engineering (GeoT). As

the GRMF Consultant, Pöyry Deutschland is expected to develop guidelines, documents, and evaluation

methodologies for choosing applications relevant to surface studies and exploration drilling in GRMF countries.

Kenya: Honeywell’s Experion PKS Chosen for Olkaria Plants

Hyundai Engineering has chosen Honeywell (UK)’s Experion® Process Knowledge System (PKS) for two Olkaria

geothermal plants (Olkaria I and IV), each with a capacity of 140 MW. “From the early design stages, Honeywell

has advised us on technical specifications and cost reduction methodologies,” said SH Keum, Hyundai

Engineering’s chief engineer on the project. “We selected Honeywell for its robust technology and strong team

of engineers who have been working with us to create and deliver a total solution that meets KenGen’s

requirements.”

According to an official release: “Experion PKS will be used to integrate data from Olkaria’s different operating

systems and share that information with the plant’s workforce, enabling them to make quicker, better- informed

decisions. It will also be used to centralize control room strategies. The system will feature an integrated

operator interface and incorporate physical security, emergency shutdown and fail-safe controls. Honeywell will

also provide project management and engineering expertise, some of which will be on-site.”

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Asia & the Pacific

China: Geothermal Shares Lead Market

Reported on Globaltimes.cn, geothermal energy and steel, led stock market rises in Shanghai and Shenzhen last

week. Thanks to plans from the government to advance the industry, “geothermal energy stocks surged.”

According to the report: the Shanghai Composite Index climbed 4.71 points, or 0.22 percent, to close at

2,119.94; while the Shenzhen Component Index edged up 0.34 percent, or 29.82 points, to finish at 8,773.68.

Indonesia: Development Updates Happening in Central Java and West Sumatra

Efforts toward expanded geothermal development in Indonesia continue to come together at several locations.

In Central Java, the Banyumas regency administration has secured a permit for 40 hectares for an initial two

years to begin efforts toward a geothermal power plant at Mount Slamet. PT Sejahtera Alam Energy (SAE), the

winner of the project tender, would have to provide replacement land to the ministry during that time. SAE

would start initial exploration as early as this year, and pending viable results, the plant is expected to be ready

to operate in 2017 with a production capacity of 110 megawatts (MW). “The plant will gradually increase its

capacity in three stages. It is expected to reach its maximum production capacity of 220 MW by 2021,” head of

the regency’s Energy and Mineral Resources Agency, Anton Adi Wahyono last week told press. The project

would cost US$880 million.

And in West Sumatra, Governor Irwan Prayitno this week offered support for the geothermal drilling that began

in Muarolabuh, South Solok two weeks ago. “We would be stupid not to exploit the abundance of eco-friendly

and renewable energy that we have wasted all this time. We will provide support and facilities,” reported

Thejakartapost.com.

Indonesia: Geothermal Sector Attracts Panax, Mitsubishi, BP, Chevron

Proactiveinvestors.com.au/ noted that Indonesia has had the lowest volatility in economic growth of any OECD

or BRIC economy over the past decade, while its economy in the short term is conjectured at close to 7% growth

per year.

Concurrently, recent efforts by the Indonesian government to attract geothermal companies seem to be having

an effect. At a September meeting in Washington DC on Renewable Energy Opportunities in Indonesia, hosted

by the US-ASEAN Business Council, speaker Joel Kopp (U.S. Embassy Jakarta) recounted the efforts of Indonesian

leaders, who have set a separate feed-in tariff for geothermal at between 10 and 18.5 cents-per-kWh. Also,

projects under 10 MW are required to be purchased by state-owned utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN).

Kopp added that PLN has made improvements to their reliability, as well.

Australian Panax Geothermal is making strides in Indonesia. With three key geothermal projects scheduled to

begin production in Indonesia over the next three to four years, Kerry Parker, managing director, commented to

press on the company’s growth in Indonesia: “Panax has long recognized the investment potential in Indonesia,

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having launched several projects within the region and with plans to expand on our current interests,” Parker

said. Projects for Panax include the recently negotiated power purchase agreements for its Sokoria and Dairi

Prime geothermal projects, each with a planned initial capacity to generate 30 MW. Agreements are with

Indonesian electricity regulator PT PLN and the Indonesian Government.

One company with increasing interest is Mitsubishi Corporation, which has agreed to acquire 20% shares of Star

Energy Geothermal Pte Ltd ("SEGPL"). SEGPL manages operation of the 420-MW Wayang Windu Geothermal

Power Project Plant in Java Island, one of the world's largest geothermal resources. This acquisition is the

country’s “first entry into the Indonesian power industry and its first operation of a geothermal power plant,”

according to the release. Mitsubishi could develop and operate multiple geothermal power plants in Indonesia

in the future, including an expansion of Wayang Windu.

Additionally, oil and gas giant BP (UK) could expand its business in Indonesia, it said recently. Energy and

Mineral Resources Minister Jero Wacik told The Jakarta Post the government was curious as to whether BP

would enter the geothermal energy sector after US-based Chevron “had successfully become the world’s largest

geothermal power producer after years of operating in Indonesia.”

Chevron Geothermal’s policy, government and public affairs manager, Ida Bagus Wibatsya was quoted that the

development could create healthy competition among geothermal energy developers: “It will be very positive

for the development of the geothermal energy industry as well as supporting the government’s programs on

renewable energy resources.”

Japan: METI to Promote Geothermal Power Generation

In the budget request for fiscal 2013, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has asked for ¥1.5

billion (approx. $19.1 million) for geothermal research and development in a program that will support private

companies and universities and will subsidize two-thirds of project costs for selected projects. These projects

will include such themes as reduction of drilling costs and development of high-performance steam turbines for

geothermal applications. (Japandailypress.com/)

New Zealand: Sale Possible for Geothermal Site near Taupo

Expressions of interest were due last week on a 40-hectare site near Taupo that has geothermal history and

potential. The land was in six titles but was being marketed as one parcel. The site was once earmarked for the

development of a privately-owned 60-megawatt geothermal power station, and the main property was reported

having a resource consent to extract 70,000 tonnes geothermal fluid a day, according to Trademe.co.nz/. A

previous owner, Alistair McLachlan (who died this year) had initially harnessed geothermal there land to grow

export quality orchids, and had helped to build a private geothermal power station on an adjacent site, the

article reported.

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Philippines: Aboitiz Presents Plans for 100-MW Plant to Pampanga Governor

Aboitiz Power has applied for permits to explore geothermal power source in Pampanga and nearby Zambales,

and has indicated it is willing to invest as much as $300 million. Its plans include a 100-MW plant. The company

presented to Pampanga Gov. Lilia Pineda this week, who said in the dialect, “Investments should primarily

benefit the people.” The area is largely owned by indigenous tribes.

Community Notice Board

New This Week

Job Announcement, Deputy Program Director, East Africa Geothermal Program, USEA -- Apply by Nov. 1

The Deputy Program Director for the East Africa Geothermal Program is a Full-Time Position in Washington, DC.

Summary: The U.S. Energy Association (USEA) seeks an experienced Deputy Program Director with technical

expertise in geothermal energy, international development experience, and knowledge of East Africa (EA) to

assist with the management of a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded project to advance

geothermal energy development in EA and expand business opportunities for U.S. geothermal companies.

Project Description: The U.S.-East Africa Geothermal Partnership (EAGP) is a program sponsored by USAID and

the U.S. Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), and is being implemented through the framework of an existing

program that USAID has established with the U.S. Energy Association. The EAGP seeks to highlight the

development of geothermal energy resources in East Africa during 2012 and 2013 and encourage and facilitate

the involvement of U.S. geothermal companies and experts in the region. The program mandate includes all

East African countries with substantive geothermal resources, but will primarily focus on Rwanda, Kenya,

Ethiopia, Uganda, and Tanzania. Other East African countries that could potentially be covered under EAGP

include Djibouti, Comoros, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique.

The mission of the U.S.-East Africa Geothermal Energy Partnership is to improve standards of living in the Rift

Valley region of EA through increased use of geothermal resources for power generation as well as direct use.

This will be achieved by fostering collaboration and information exchange between African governments, Africa-

based private companies and financial institutions, U.S. geothermal companies, U.S. Government agencies, U.S.

educational institutions, private investors and other bilateral and multilateral agencies. The initiative includes

the provision of U.S. technical, educational, and financial support to enable interested EA governments, through

increased use of geothermal resources, to increase the reliability and to decrease the costs associated with their

grid-based power generation systems, train host country geoscientists and engineers, build government and

private sector capacity, promote private investment, and secure multiple environmental benefits.

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Responsibilities: The Deputy Program Director will be responsible for assisting the Program Director with the

planning, implementation, and reporting for the project. Assistance with program management, technical

direction, budget management, and oversight of at least one support staff are additional responsibilities.

Other key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Serving as alternative point-of-contact with USAID, GEA, and industry partners

Developing and implementing project work plans and activities

Traveling up to 35% of the time to several countries in East Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania,

Rwanda, Uganda, and others

Complying with all applicable U.S. Government , USAID and USEA regulations, policies and procedures

affecting the project

Assisting with the establishment and maintenance of strong relationships with American geothermal

energy companies, and securing their involvement in technical assistance, training and partnership

activities as appropriate

Tracking and reporting on performance indicators for program efficacy, including specific geothermal

development and trade promotion achievements

Assisting with the preparation and implementation of informational seminars for E. African regional and

U.S. representatives on programmatic, and technical issues

The Deputy Program Director will also carry out tasks including:

Working collaboratively with the GEA to establish and maintain a geothermal industry information

collection and dissemination system to keep U.S. industry informed of geothermal business

opportunities in East Africa

Developing and maintaining a roster of active and interested, potential U.S. geothermal technical

assistance partners

Planning and hosting delegations of East African geothermal officials in the U.S. and third countries

Preparation and publishing of digital and hard copy reference and marketing materials

The Deputy Program Director will report directly to the EAGP Program Director, and, will consult with the USEA

International Energy Partnership Program Manager on administrative matters. He/she will consult with the

Director of USAID’s Africa Infrastructure Program as necessary.

Requirements: The ideal candidate would possess:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, business administration, economics, finance , African

studies, and/or international development

At least 5 years of experience in program development and management, especially with U.S.

Government programs (experience in Africa preferred)

At least 5 years of energy sector experience, including basic knowledge of energy economics, project

financing, and geothermal operations

Demonstrated experience with project-related record keeping, reporting, and information collection,

dissemination and filing/classification.

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Desirable:

Understanding of programs, policies, and politics of World Bank, IFC, AFDB, KfW, USTDA, USDOE, US

ExIm Bank and USAID in relation to energy development projects

Good written, verbal, and cross-cultural communication skills

Foreign language capability, preferably French

Ability to travel to developing countries

Valid U.S. passport

To Apply: Candidates who meet the position requirements and are available to begin work in December 2012

should email a cover letter and resume to Steve Hirsch, EAGP Program Director, U.S. Energy Association, 1300

Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 550, Washington, DC 20004-3022 or shirsch@usea.org no later than November

1, 2012. Three professional references who can attest to the candidate’s experience in the geothermal energy

sector are requested but not initially required.

U.S.-Japan Renewable Energy Policy Business Roundtable and “Touhoku Tour” (Dec. 3-7) – Apply by Nov. 9

Submitted by International Trade Administration, U.S. DOC -- Don’t miss this unique opportunity to participate in

a U.S.-Japan business roundtable in Tokyo, Japan focused on renewable energy policy -- organized by the U.S.

Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Energy, and Japan’s Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry --

followed by a special study tour to Fukushima and Sendai prefectures. U.S. companies in the renewable energy

and smart grid industries are expected to benefit by: Gaining a deeper understanding of the changing Japanese

policy and regulatory landscape; Interacting with policymakers and representatives from the private sector in

Japan; Enhancing the bilateral Energy Policy Dialogue by identifying key policy issues and sharing best practices;

and Traveling to the northeast region to see firsthand how communities are incorporating renewable energy in

their reconstruction efforts.

Space is limited to 20 companies. The application deadline is November 9, 2012. Applications will be reviewed

on a rolling basis starting next week, so you are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Please visit the

website for detailed information on the participation fees and how to

apply: http://export.gov/reee/eg_main_054052.asp. If you have any questions please contact Cora Dickson,

Cora.Dickson@trade.gov or (202) 482-6083.

Proposed CPUC Reforms to RPS Procurement Process -- Comments due Nov. 17

In an October 5 California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) ruling, Commissioner Mark Ferron proposes

reforms to California's Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) procurement process as part of efforts to streamline

the approval process for certain power purchase agreements (PPAs) between utilities and renewable energy

developers. Comments are due November 15, 2012, and reply comments must be submitted by December 7,

2012.

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The ruling lays out proposed changes to the procurement process to increase transparency, efficiency, and

market certainty, notes Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on Jdsupra.com/:

The full Commission would need to approve by resolution the Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs)' shortlists

of RPS bids (currently approved at the staff level).

To prevent delays, RPS PPAs would need to be executed within one year of the shortlist’s approval.

PPAs with terms of less than five years would be approved by the CPUC's Energy Division at the staff

level via an expedited Tier 1 Advice Letter (currently approved by full Commission resolution).

PPAs with terms greater than five years that use commercially proven technologies and meet certain

conditions would be approved by CPUC Energy Division staff via an expedited Tier 2 Advice Letter.

The ruling proposes alternatives for PPAs that do not meet the new conditions for expedited Tier 1 or

Tier 2 review (summarized above) and must undergo full Commission review via Tier 3 Advice Letter.

Other PPAs are submitted for approval as an application with different review criteria.

There would be a new standard of review for unbundled REC contracts and IOU sales of excess

procurement.

Evaluation criteria would be included in the New Independent Evaluator report template.

The ruling requests input on least-cost, best-fit criteria and methodology.

The ruling invites potential revisions to "green attributes" standard term and conditions.

The ruling noted a 250% increase in the number of bidders, as well as a 150% increase in the number of

developers in the 2011 RPS solicitation, when comparing the 2011 solicitation to the 2009 solicitation. This

represents an increased supply, also in effect contributing to a decrease in the average bid price of projects by

approximately 30% during the same time period.

Featured Notices

Feature general announcements and notices related to the geothermal energy industry. Contact: leslie@geo-

energy.org. Opportunities are listed for three weeks and can be extended.

Humboldt-Toiyabe FEIS Complete, Subject to Appeal Period

Dated September 18 -- The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest has completed its environmental analysis for

geothermal leasing, documented in a Final Environmental Impact Statement. The Forest Supervisor has selected

alternative 4, which includes updated habitat classification and protection measure for sage-grouse. The Forest

Service would consent to lease up to approximately 609,780 acres of National Forest System lands. The FEIS and

ROD are available at: http://www.fs.fed.us./nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=35519. The decision is subject to a

45-day appeal period. Appeals must be sent to: Appeal Deciding Officer, Intermountain Region USFS, 324 25th

Street, Ogden, Utah 84401; fax: 801-625-5277; or e-mail (include the project name in the subject line): appeals-

intermtn-regionaloffice@fs.fed.us. Project contact: Keith Whaley, project coordinator at (760) 932-7070 or

kwhaley@fs.fed.us.

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Coyote Canyon South Geothermal Exploration Project: Submit Comments by Oct. 24

Press Release -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District-Stillwater Field Office, is seeking

public comments on a preliminary environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed by TGP Dixie Development

Company, LLC. The proposed geothermal exploration project is located in Dixie Valley, Churchill County,

approximately 50 miles northeast of Fallon, Nevada. The public is invited to submit comments on the EA through

close of business on October 24, 2012.

This EA analyzes potential impacts from the proposed exploration activities. The primary objective of the project

is to explore for and evaluate the characteristics of the geothermal resources in the Coyote Canyon South

Project area. The proposed activities include: Constructing and upgrading existing access roads (both on and off

the lease); Construction of up to 15 well pads; Drilling and testing of up to 45 exploration wells (3 possible at

each pad); Flow testing of exploration wells to determine commercial potential; Extraction of gravel from up to 3

locations; and Construction and use of a temporary personnel camp.

A copy of this EA is available at the Carson City District BLM office and on the Web page at

http://www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/carson_city_field/blm_information/nepa.html during the 30-day comment

period. Please send written comments to: Angelica Rose, Planning and Environmental Coordinator, Stillwater

Field Office, 5565 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, NV 89701. Comments may also be submitted via email at

adrose@blm.gov and should include “Coyote Canyon South Geothermal Project” in the subject line. A hard copy

can be provided upon request. Public comments submitted for this proposed project, including names and

addresses of those who commented will be available for public review at the Carson City District BLM office

during regular business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. Before

including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal information in your comment, you

should be aware that your entire comment-including your personal information may be publicly available at any

time. While you ask us in your comment to withhold personal identifying information from public review, we

cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. After the public review period has ended, comments will be

analyzed and considered part of the decision-making process. For further information please contact Angelica

Rose at (775) 885-6008.

Job Announcements: Two Open Positions in Geothermal Resource Management, State of Hawaii

Submitted by the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, 9/19/12 -- The State of Hawaii

Department of Land and Natural Resources is recruiting for two positions for its Mineral Resources Section to

perform geothermal resource management functions. The recruitments are being handled by the Department

of Human Resources Development. Follow the links below for more information:

Geologist II: Recruitment Number 212093 - Downtown, Oahu Employment Only. Currently a continuous

recruitment. This is NOT an entry level or trainee position. This position heads a Hydrology-Geology section in a

program of water and land development, and also advises on geological aspects relative to other departmental

programs and to programs of other agencies.

Professional Registered Engineer: Recruitment Number 212071. Downtown, Oahu Employment Only. Currently

a continuous recruitment. Engineering Experience: Four years of progressively responsible professional

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engineering which required the knowledge and application of the basic physical and mathematical and

engineering sciences to the solution of theoretical or practical engineering problems. At least one year of

Engineering Experience must have been comparable to the Engineer IV in State service.

KenGen Geothermal Development: Expressions of Interest in Prequalification for 560-MW due Nov. 2

KenGen plans to develop up to 560 MW of Geothermal Power Plants at the Olkaria field in phases of 140 MW

each through Public Private Partnerships (PPP). Interested bidders/consortiums are required to express an

interest in either:

A Joint Venture Partner with KenGen in the development of the Power Plant: or

An Energy Conversion Agreement under a tolling arrangement

The response to the Invitation for Prequalification must submitted in a sealed envelope by 1400 hours (Kenya

time) by Friday the 2nd of November, 2012. KenGen’s tenders page and related documents are on the Web at:

http://www.kengen.co.ke/index.php?page=procurement&subpage=tenders. Request for clarifications can be

sent in writing by paper mail, facsimile, or electronic mail up to 10 days before the submission date to: Business

Development & Strategy Director, Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited, Stima Plaza III, Kolobot Road,

Parklands, P.O. Box 47936 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: +254-02-3666804; Fax. +254-02-3741172; Email:

amugo@kengen.co.ke, and cc: enjenga@kengen.co.ke; bmusyoka@kengen.co.ke; imaina@kengen.co.ke;

pkimemia@kengen.co.ke; ckiara@kengen.co.ke.

GeoSteam Services Ltd, Kenya: U.S. Companies Sought for Geothermal Goods & Services

Kenya is in the middle of a vast geothermal resource found in the East African rift system covering Djibouti,

Eritrea, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, DRC and Zambia. Kenya has since 1981 been successfully

exploiting its geothermal resources and has developed a legal framework that allows both public and private

geothermal development. Kenya has moved a notch higher in this regard by establishing a company (GDC) to be

dedicated to steam development for sale to IPPs. Currently there are eight (9) rigs drilling for steam in the

country four of which are hired. The country targets to install 5,000MW of geothermal by 2030. It is anticipated

that once GDC drills for steam, IPPs will be given concessions to build power plants and enter into PPAs with the

Kenyan offtaker. There is also a strategy for utilizing steam as soon as it is drilled by installing mobile wellhead

generators.

Given this ambitious plan, very many wells will be drilled and tested which will require substantial drilling

materials and related services. More rigs will be procured and or hired. The reason for this is that the Kenya

government has made geothermal its primary source of power.

There is therefore a huge opportunity for companies in the geothermal industry to do business in Kenya. In this

regard, GeoSteam Services Ltd located in Kenya is very keen to assist US companies interested in doing business

of goods and services in Kenya. GeoSteam is also in a position to assist US companies interested in obtaining

concessions or investing geothermal power plans as IPPs in negotiating for PPAs and Steam Supplies Agreements

(SSA) in Kenya. Interested companies are requested to contact Martin Mwangi through

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mmwangi@safaricom.com with a brief company profile and the goods and services for which that can be

supplied, and information for a contact person.

Requests for Proposals

Featured RFPs

Feature Requests for Proposals related to the geothermal energy industry. Contact: leslie@geo-energy.org.

Opportunities are listed for three weeks and can be extended.

Seeking Info on RE Projects to go Online in 2014-15, TerraPass Inc. (Oct. 26)

TerraPass Inc. Request for Information (RFI) seeking information from firms with renewable energy projects

currently under development or construction in California, with projected online dates in 2014 or 2015.

TerraPass is undertaking this effort on behalf of a client having interest in ownership, investment and/or long-

term bundled renewable energy offtake opportunities within PG&E territory. Client will consider a project or

portfolio of projects with expected generating capacity of up to 230 million kilowatt-hours per year. Contact:

Erin Craig, 415-644-5783

National and International Public Call for Domuyo Project, Argentina (Nov. 2)

Submitted by GeothermEx and ADI-NQN -- The Agencia para la Promocion y desarrollo de Inversiones del

Neuquén Sociedad del Estado Provincial (ADI-NQN S.E.P.) (Neuquen Investment Development Agency) calls for

investors interested in submitting proposals to award an exploration contract to discover and produce

endogenous steam in the area of the mines of ADI-NQN’s property. The company awarded the exploration

contract will have the option to exploit the mineral discovered, meeting the terms and conditions of the present

document for a period of up to twenty-five (25) years, and execute with the Agency a concession contract of

exploitation of the mines to build and operate one or more geothermal plants to generate electric power and

market it within the Argentine Wholesale Electricity Market. The contact for this request is: Lucas Riavitz, Tel:

(54) 299-449-4748, E-Mail: lriavitz@adinqn.gov.ar

Sale of bidding terms and conditions document: From 17th September 2012 until 20 days before proposals’

presentation date at ADI-NQN S.E.P. Agency in Neuquén, Antartida Argentina 1245, Edificio 4, Piso 3,

Centro Administrativo Ministerial (CAM) from 8:00 to 15:00 hs.; or at Buenos Aires office in Casa del

Neuquén, located at Maipu 62 - 1°Floor from 9:00 to 14:00.

Value of bidding terms and conditions document: AR$ 25.000 (Argentine pesos twenty five thousand).

Proposals’ presentation: Until 23rd November 2012 at 10:00 at ADI-NQN S.E.P. office in Neuquén city.

Opening of the envelopes: 23rd November at 12:00 at ADI-NQN S.E.P. office in Neuquén city.

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Renewable Power, Portland General Electric (Nov. 13)

Portland General Electric Company (PGE) RFP seeking power generating resources to comply with Oregon's

renewable energy standard. The RFP is seeking approximately 100 megawatts of renewable power, and must

meet a minimum size of at least 10 megawatts. Eligible generation technologies include wind, geothermal,

biomass, biogas, solar and hydroelectric power. PGE anticipates that the acquired resources will be brought into

the company's portfolio in the 2013-2017 timeframe. Accion Group, Inc. will help conduct the RFP. Deadline -

November 13, 2012. Contact: Steve Corson, 503-464-8444.

Bid Announced for Geothermal Exploration in Neuquén, Argentina

Via the Consulate General and Promotion Center of Argentina -- An opportunity is available for a geothermal

energy exploration contract at the Maitena and María Victoria mines in Argentina. The contract includes the

right to exploit geothermal resources for a maximum term of 25 years and to build and operate one or more

geothermal power plant. The electrical power produced from the geothermal resource which has been

explored and exploited from the mines will be sold by the concessionaire, who will assume all the related risk.

The concessionaire must pay the royalties and provincial taxes, excluding those covered by the provincial

government. Tax breaks, technical assistance, and financial facilities are available.

The sponsoring institution can offer the concessionaire access to an important local cluster of service

companies, highly skilled workers and the workforce needed for the project. Furthermore, the sponsoring

institution has experience in similar project offerings, including specific tender offers made to local and

international investors in recent years, including the granting of a concession to build and exploit a geothermal

power plant of 30 MW in Copahue, province of Neuquén, awarded in 2010.

To put the opportunity in context, the demand for electrical power in Argentina is growing 6% on average per

year. Law 26190 establishes the National Program for the Promotion of Renewable Resources to produce

power. The law includes an 8% participation goal for renewable sources in terms of the total national

consumption of electricity by 2016. Current conditions in MEM supply—fossil fuel dependent—and rising prices

mark the great potential for new geothermal sources. Neuquén has a longstanding experience in geothermal

energy area and boasts a logistic platform developed for its oil industry, ensuring the required services and

highly skilled workers are available for the project’s development.

The total amount of the investment project (and minimum amount required from the investor) is US$

10,000,000.00. The payback period is > 75%. The feasibility study has been completed. Interested parties

should contact Mr. Jorge Usandivaras at invest@cnyor.com or comercial@cnyor.com or call 212-603-0401 in

order to receive the bidding terms and conditions.

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RE Projects, Southern California Public Power Authority (Nov. 30)

Southern California Public Power Authority RFP (PDF 52 KB/) seeking proposals for renewable energy projects

that can deliver 2,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh) per year in 2014 and an additional combination of projects able to

deliver another 3,000 GWh per year beginning in 2017, for a total addition of approximately 5,000 (GWh) per

year by 2020. Contact: Julie Filipe, jfelipe@scppa.org (626-793-9364).

Events

Happening This Week

*Date Correction! Webinar, “Geothermal Energy and Water Use,” Hot Dry Rocks and RPS Aquaterra (Oct. 22

in U.S.)

Please note: the webinar is in Melbourne Australia on Tuesday, October 23rd, at 11 a.m. (Melbourne time +10

GMT). So, for example, if you were in the U.S. it would be U.S. Mountain time of 6 p.m. on Monday October

22nd.

Submitted by Hot Dry Rocks – A free webinar presented by Jim Driscoll of Hot Dry Rocks & Hugh Middlemis of

RPS Aquaterra on Geothermal Energy and Water Use will take place Wednesday, October 23rd at 11am

Melbourne, Australia time. This program develops from the National Water Commission’s Waterlines No. 72,

exploring how and why the geothermal industry is distinctly different to the mining, oil and gas industries in

terms of its potential impacts on water resources. The webinar will be of interest to Australian Water Managers,

Policy Analysts, and Geothermal Developers. Topics to be covered include:

Water demand projections for geothermal energy in Australia

The nexus of water legislation and geothermal legislation

Recirculation of water, aquifer impacts and water security

Direct use of geothermal waters.

This webinar is free and open to the public. Pre-Registration is required. To register, please contact Mr.

Lawrence Molloy: Phone: (03) 9827 7740; email: lawrence.molloy@hotdryrocks.com

Webcast, Renewable Energy Competency Model, DOE (Oct. 22)

The Energy Department will present a live webcast titled Renewable Energy Competency Model: An Aide to Build

a Renewable Energy Skilled Workforce on Monday, October 22, 2012, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight

Time. In order to deploy new renewable energy technologies, U.S. workers will need to have the skills to

produce, install, maintain, and service these technologies. This webcast will benefit renewable energy industry

workforce professionals and employers, as well as community colleges and universities interested in learning

how this model can help train skilled workers for renewable energy industry jobs, and how it can be expanded

for specific industry use. The Renewable Energy Competency Model was developed by the U.S. Department of

Labor with active input from the U.S. Department of Energy's technology experts, along with partners from the

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postsecondary education field and the renewable energy industry, to identify the crosscutting competencies

needed for workers in the renewable energy sector. Register to attend the webinar.

Geothermal Workshop, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Philippines (Oct. 21–24)

An interactive workshop on Geothermal will be held by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, October 21–24 in

Cebu, Philippines. In the Philippines, geothermal development accounts for more than a quarter of the nation's

power generation. Although located in the Philippines, this event will have a global remit, bringing together the

field experiences of petroleum engineers with geothermal techniques used in the Philippines, Australia, New

Zealand, Indonesia, Chile, the US, and other hubs of global activity. Additionally, SPE is now soliciting for

program committee members for the Workshop. Contact Sherine Chin, spekl@spe.org (+60.3.2182.3000).

GEA and GEA-Sponsored Events

Your company has the opportunity for high visibility at GEA’s events. In addition to providing the financial

support needed for GEA to undertake successful events, sponsors garner extensive coverage through media

availabilities in mainstream press outlets. Contact: Kathy, kathy@geo-energy.org. Geo-energy.org/events

Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America (co-located with POWER-GEN International),

Orlando, Fla. (Dec. 11–13)

GEA is on the planning committee for the Renewable Energy World North America Conference and Expo

(REWNA) and POWER-GEN International. The dates of the conference are December 11-13, 2012. Along with

Halley Dickey (TAS), Joe Lillard (Atlas Copco), and Meg Cichon (Renewable Energy World), GEA will chair three

geothermal sessions:

Session 2A - Geothermal Overview: Global Opportunities for Development - Panel Discussion

Tuesday, 12/11/2012 1:30PM - 3:30PM , Room S310F

Panelists: Elaine Sison-Lebrilla, John Carson, Jonathan Weisgall, and Paul Thomsen

This session provides an overview of utility-scale geothermal applications and the markets where this technology

has taken off. The panelist will provide a focused look on the applicability and potential of geothermal power

through a discussion of the comparative benefits, market growth, current barriers to adoption and future

geothermal developments both domestically and internationally. Halley Dickey, Session Co-Chair; Leslie Blodgett,

Session Chair

Session 2B - Government Policy to Mitigate Risk for Geothermal Projects - Panel Discussion

Wednesday, 12/12/2012 9:30AM -11:30AM , Room S310F

Panelists: John Fox, Karl Gawell, and Mike Long

Geothermal projects are a high-risk, capital-intensive undertaking. Tax incentives and supporting policies are

important to address both of these obstacles. This session will take a look at the economic risks the industry faces

including drilling, permitting and environmental issues. Panelists will also discuss supporting policies in the

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United States and take a comparative look at key international policies. Halley Dickey, Session Chair; Meg Cichon,

Session Co-Chair

Session 2C - Innovative Geothermal Technologies

Wednesday, 12/12/2012 1:30PM - 3:30PM , Room S310F

Sub-Topics: Advanced Supercritical Refrigerant Power Cycles- Neal Hot Springs - San Emidio; High-

Temperature Artificial Lifting System for Enhanced Geothermal Systems; Produced Water from O&G Wells:

Denbury Resources, Mississippi Demo; and Improving Binary Cycle Efficiency by Eliminating Parasitic Loads

A key success factor for the geothermal industry lies in innovation. Currently, research and development has been

trending beyond traditional hydrothermal reserves going deeper into the earth or using lower-temperature

resources. This session will delve into developing geothermal technologies that can drastically widen the

industry’s potential including enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), low-temperature systems, co-production and

other progressive technologies.

For the first time this event will be co-located with POWER-GEN. This co-location is a significant change for

REWNA. Power-Gen is a very large conference with over 20,000 people expected to attend and many utility and

other major companies exhibiting. Event link: Renewableenergyworld-events.com/

Featured Events

To request that your event be featured on this list, contact: Leslie, leslie@geo-energy.org.

Geothermal Research Seminar, UC, New Zealand (Nov. 1)

On November 1, Mighty River Power and the University of Canterbury (UC) will host a geothermal research

seminar at UC’s NZi3 center to showcase joint venture projects and PhD research presentations. UC and MRP

have a joint goal of producing over 1000 MW for New Zealand by 2020. Their project investigating the Taupo

zone is led by the Heavy Engineering Research Association and funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation

and Employment.

34th New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, Aotea Centre, Auckland (Nov. 19-21)

The New Zealand Geothermal Workshop is New Zealand’s longest running energy conference. This year’s theme

is “Geothermal – Electricity and more,” acknowledging the rapid growth in the direct use of geothermal energy,

particularly in the use of geothermal or ground source heat pumps. Papers will focus on all aspects of direct use,

together with the usual papers on geoscience and geothermal engineering related to electricity generation

projects. The 2011 New Zealand Geothermal Workshop welcomed over 200 delegates representing 12

countries. Keynote speakers included Professor Roland N. Horne, Dr. Greg Bignall, Dr. Bjarni Palsson, Professor

Colin Wilson and Dr. Yung Ngothai. There were over 60 technical presentations. Geothermalworkshop.co.nz/

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4th African Rift Geothermal Conference, Nairobi (Nov. 21-23)

This year the Government of Kenya is hosting the 4th African Rift Geothermal Conference in partnership with

UNEP and the Geothermal Association of Kenya (GAK). Kenya is the leading African country in geothermal

development with 209 MW installed. In order to accelerate geothermal development in Africa, in 2003 the

African Rift Geothermal Development Facility (ARGeo) was founded under the auspices of the Global

Environment Facility (GEF). ARGeo supports the development of the large untapped geothermal in the Eastern

Africa region and reduces risks associated with geothermal exploration. Biennial conferences are held to

promote regional cooperation in the development and utilization of geothermal respectively.

The organizing committee invites conference abstracts /papers in line with the following general topics: Vision

for geothermal power development; Policy for accelerating the scaling-up of the geothermal industry in African

Rift countries; Financing geothermal projects; Environmental, health, safety & social factors in geothermal

development; Case studies – any aspect of geothermal development; Exploration and drilling; New geothermal

technologies, research papers and innovations; Geothermal utilization; and Student Papers – to include all

aspects for geothermal exploration, development and utilization. Two concurrent short courses are planned

prior to the main conference. Please submit your abstract/paper to the Chair, Technical Committee at

argeoc4@gak.co.ke.

Call for Sponsors/Exhibitors: The ARGeo-C4 conference provides an excellent opportunity to national, regional

and international exhibitors ranging from independent power producers, business fraternity, development

partners, government institutions, manufacturers and individuals to showcase their technology and

products/services. The geothermal conference will also provide great business opportunities. For more

information, please contact the Chairman organizing committee via argeoc4@gak.co.ke. You may also call Ruth

(+ 254 717 722 522) or Pauline (+254 715 199 281.

Geothermal Energy Utilization Associated with Oil & Gas Development, Southern Methodist University,

Dallas, Texas (March 12-14, 2013)

The SMU Geothermal Laboratory, a leader in research on the conversion of oil and gas fields into geothermal

energy projects, welcomed 200 attendees at its 5th conference dedicated to Geothermal Energy Utilization

Associated with Oil and Gas Development. The conference focuses on an exciting part of the industry: taking

these wells and energizing them with geothermal power instead of abandoning them. Request updates on this

event from Maria Richards: mrichard@smu.edu. Smu.edu/geothermal

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