Argentina evaluates potential for geothermal project

subscribe

Argentine power company Energia Provincial Sociedad del Estado, which operates in the San Juan province, has recently signed an agreement with Geotermia Andina SA to conduct geothermal exploration in the Valle del Cura, Department of Iglesia, San Juan province.

Site surveys and exploration activities will be carried out within the next 11 months, and according to the studies' results, a 5-megawatt (MW) geothermal station could be installed in the Campo Termal de Despoblados, which is the most interesting area for geothermal exploitation, according to Jose Luis Gioja, governor of San Juan.

The San Juan province aims to use all resources available to increase power-generation capacity. The province has several ongoing initiatives that take advantage of renewable resources such as the Caracoles, Punta Negra, and El Horcajo hydropower plants, as well as a 5-MW solar project that is currently in the bidding process and has an estimated startup date of late 2010.

Research in Argentina indicates that the country has 25 areas with favorable characteristics for the development of geothermal projects.

Related News

UK in a Changing Europe

Opinion: UK Natural Gas, Rising Prices and Electricity

LONDON - By Ronan Bolton

The year 2021 was a turbulent one for energy markets across Europe. Skyrocketing natural gas prices have created a sense of crisis and will lead to cost-of-living problems for many households, as wholesale costs feed through into retail prices for gas and electricity over the coming months.

This has created immediate challenges for governments, but it should also encourage us to rethink the fundamental design of our energy markets as we seek to transition to net zero.

This energy crisis was driven by a combination of factors: the relaxation of Covid-19 lockdowns across Europe created a surge in…

READ MORE

Zero-emission electricity in Canada by 2035 is practical and profitable

READ MORE

Ukraine resumes electricity exports despite Russian attacks

READ MORE

us capitol

Senate Democrats push for passage of energy-related tax incentives

READ MORE

ontario powerlines

Ontario Providing Support for Industrial and Commercial Electricity Consumers During COVID-19

READ MORE