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Nov 28, 20241 min read
IGA and Seequent enter strategic agreement to boost geothermal progress
IGA and Seequent enter strategic agreement to boost geothermal progress
Nov 28, 20241 min read
Vulcan to supply BASF chemical production facility in Germany with geothermal heat
Vulcan to supply BASF chemical production facility in Germany with geothermal heat
Nov 27, 20241 min read
Vulcan secures federal funding for geothermal heating project in Landau, Germany
Vulcan secures federal funding for geothermal heating project in Landau, Germany
Oct 20, 20241 min read
Updated Geothermal Titles Map
The AGA is pleased to provide an updated Geothermal Titles map that includes the recently announced WA bid round areas. A pdf version of...
Oct 15, 20241 min read
Updated Australian Geothermal Titles Map Now Available
Australian Geothermal Titles Map
Sep 12, 20241 min read
Fervo announces technical and commercial breakthroughs at Cape Station geothermal site
Fervo Energy's first well at the Cape Station geothermal site in Utah delivered an output of over 10 MW after well testing, on pace for...
Jul 28, 20241 min read
Hydrogen production from low-temperature geothermal energy – opportunities, challenges, and mitigating solutions
At the AGA Webinar on 25 July 2024, Maryam Hamlehdar (University of Melbourne) presented a comprehensive review of the potential of...
Jul 10, 20241 min read
Larderello, Italy celebrates 120 years of geothermal electricity generation
A celebration was held in Tuscany, Italy to commemorate the 120-year anniversary since geothermal energy was first used to generate...
Jul 4, 20241 min read
Webinar Recordings now available
Members are now able to access recordings of selected AGA webinars using the link below. For more information on the various webinars...
Jul 4, 20243 min read
Hancock Prospecting lifts stake in Vulcan Energy
Strategic investments by CIMIC Group and Hancock Prospecting €40 million (~A$65 million) placement enables Vulcan to maintain project...
Jul 4, 20241 min read
EGS Development Accelerates: Fervo signs 320-MW geothermal PPA with California utility
Fervo Energy will be supplying geothermal power from the Cape Station project to utility Southern California Edison under a 15-year...
Jun 27, 20241 min read
Australian Geothermal Tenement Map Now Available
The Australian Geothermal Association is pleased to make available a current map of existing geothermal tenements and applications in...
May 24, 20241 min read
Webinar Presentation: Exploration of Fault-Controlled Geothermal Systems: A Case Study in the Catalan Coastal Ranges (NE Spain)
Dr. Gemma Mitjanas presented her research results in a webinar on 23 May 2024. Gemma currently a research fellow at the Sustainable...
May 21, 20241 min read
Whitebark starts hydrogen production studies for Australian geothermal asset
Whitebark Energy has commenced a study on the commercialization of hydrogen production at the company's geothermal assets in Australia.
May 13, 20241 min read
Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS): Are we there yet?
The last year has seen significant progress with the implementation of EGS technology, with profound and exciting implications for the...
Apr 18, 20244 min read
Webinar Presentation: Finding flow and mitigating induced seismicity in Geothermal projects through Hi-res Seismic Fault Extraction
Ralf Oppermann of Optimal Resource Solutions presented this discussion on fault extraction from seismic data on 18 April as a part of the...
Mar 21, 20241 min read
Webinar: Measuring and assessing the socio-cultural, environmental, and economic impacts of hot springs
Victoria University PhD Candidate Gaelle Joson will share a case study from regional Australia based on the results of her research on...
Mar 20, 20241 min read
Earths Energy, Baker Hughes to collaborate on geothermal technology
Earths Energy and Baker Hughes have entered a strategic partnership to evaluate the deployment of closed-loop geothermal technologies in...
Feb 29, 20241 min read
Webinar Presentation: Lemont GeoLithium: A combined geothermal power and lithium project in Tasmania
Dr, John Bishop presented an update on the Lemont GeoLithium project - a dual-stream opportunity in Tasmania, working to develop a...
Feb 16, 20241 min read
Webinar Presentation: Case Studies of Geothermal Exploration and Well Testing
Martin Pujol of JRG Energy and colleagues presented case studies examining geothermal exploration methods and well testing procedures...
Feb 15, 20241 min read
Webinar Presentation: Applying Your Petroleum Knowledge to Geothermal Exploration and Decarbonisation Strategies
Dr. Trey Meckel presented this webinar that was sponsored jointly by the AGA and PESA. Trey discussed the fast-changing world, resources...
Feb 14, 20241 min read
Geothermal Returns to the ASX
Earths Energy has completed a $6mm capital raise to support geothermal in Australia and is now trading on the ASX as EE1.
Feb 13, 20241 min read
Hunter Valley Geothermal Power Project Heating Up
Hunter Valley Geothermal Energy’s (HVGE) recently granted geothermal exploration licence EL9591, covers the Hunter Geothermal Anomaly...
Jan 31, 20241 min read
Steam Resources plots Australian geothermal revival.
Steam Resources MD Josh Puckridge spoke to the Australian Business Review about the potential of geothermal energy to contribute to the...
Jan 10, 20241 min read
Top 10 Geothermal Countries 2023 – Power Generation Capacity
ThinkGeoEnergy reports that global geothermal power generation capacity stood at 16,355 MW at the year-end 2023. Growth is picking up...
Dec 11, 20231 min read
Lemont GeoLithium: A geothermal power plus lithium-in-brine project in Tasmania
Direct Lithium Pty Ltd is developing a power plus Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) project from geothermal brine within permeable...
Dec 11, 20231 min read
AGA welcomes Direct Lithium Pty Ltd as a new Corporate Member
Direct Lithium Pty Ltd is a private Australian company focused on developing a geothermal power plus lithium-in-brine operation in...
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Western Australia opens geothermal acreage nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for areas to be considered in Western Australia's 2024 round of geothermal acreage release, and will...
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Webinar Presentation: Geothermal Lithium
Click below to view the webinar presentation given by Dr. Francis Wedin of Vulcan Energy on 30 November 2023. Dr. Wedin discussed the...
Nov 30, 20233 min read
Vulcan Opens Lithium Extraction Optimisation Plant in Germany
Vulcan officially opened its Lithium Extraction Optimisation Plant (LEOP) in Landau, Germany, in a ceremony attended by local community,...
Nov 27, 20231 min read
Using Geothermal Energy to Harvest Carbon-Neutral Lithium
Geothermal energy provides a unique, zero emission renewable resource that can provide base load, dispatchable power. Other renewable...
Nov 13, 20231 min read
Unlocking the value of low temperature geothermal projects using Leapfrog Energy
Clare Baxter presented a webinar that discussed using Seequent's Leapfrog software to conduct a technical assessment of low temperature...
Nov 3, 20231 min read
VRX Silica and Steam Resources Announce Geothermal Farm-In in W.A.
AGA corporate members VRX Silica and Steam Resources have announced a farm-in and joint venture agreement regarding Western Australian...
Oct 25, 20231 min read
Getting Warmer: The search for geothermal resources in Tasmania
The Tasmanian government recently awarded new geothermal exploration permits in the state. Find out about the the ongoing search for...
Oct 8, 20231 min read
NSW grants second geothermal permit of 2023
New South Wales recently granted the second geothermal exploration permit of 2023 to Hunter Valley Geothermal Energy P/L. The award...
Oct 8, 20231 min read
Tasmania awards new geothermal permits
Tasmania has awarded three new geothermal permits as well as accepting a new application. The permits were awarded to FMG Resources,...
Sep 26, 20231 min read
Vulcan Energy granted new exploration license in Frankfurt region, Germany
Vulcan Energy Resources Limited (Vulcan) has been granted a new geothermal and lithium exploration license covering a region of Frankfurt...
Sep 22, 20231 min read
IGA issues Beijing Declaration urging all to embrace geothermal's role in the energy transition
Geothermal professionals from 54 countries throughout the five continents gathered in Beijing 15-17 September attend the World Geothermal...
Sep 17, 20231 min read
AGA presentation to Sustainable Energy Now (SEN)
AGA directors Mark Ballesteros and Martin Pujol recently gave a presentation on Geothermal Energy in Australia to the renewable energy...
Sep 6, 20231 min read
The AGA welcomes Theia Energy as a new Corporate Member
Theia Energy was recently awarded geothermal exploration permit GEP47, located south of Broome in northern Western Australia.
Sep 6, 20231 min read
Theia Energy adds geothermal permit to Gingerah Energy Hub in WA
heia Energy was recently awarded geothermal exploration permit GEP47 in Western Australia, adding another facet to their Gingerah Energy...
Aug 31, 20231 min read
Global study shows 22% drop in geothermal LCOE in last year
The latest report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) examining global costs for a full range of renewable power...
Aug 31, 20231 min read
VRX Silica Granted Geothermal Exploration Permit in North Perth Basin, WA
VRX Silica Limited (VRX Silica or Company) (ASX: VRX) is pleased to announce it has been granted Geothermal Exploration Permit (GEP) GEP...
Aug 31, 20231 min read
AGA welcomes VRX Silica as a new Corporate Member
VRX Silica Limited (ASX: VRX) is the most advanced pureplay silica sand company listed on the ASX, developing its 100% owned silica sand...
Aug 8, 20231 min read
AGA welcomes Vulcan Energy as Corporate Member
The AGA is pleased to welcome Vulcan Energy as a new Corporate Member! Vulcan Energy is listed on the ASX with corporate headquarters in...
Aug 8, 20231 min read
Vulcan Energy using geothermal power for renewable energy and lithium extraction
Vulcan Energy is aiming to decarbonise the transition to electric mobility, through its world-first Zero Carbon Lithiumâ„¢ Project for...
Aug 1, 20231 min read
WA Awards Geothermal Exploration Permits
The West Australian Department of Minerals, Industry, Resources and Safety (DMIRS) awarded six geothermal exploration permits on 27 July,...
Jul 22, 20231 min read
Fervo Energy reports breakthrough in field-scale EGS project in Nevada
Fervo Energy has announced a major milestone with the successful drilling, stimulation, and testing results from the full-scale EGS pilot...
Jul 17, 20231 min read
AGA Joins Geothermal Energy Advancement Association
The AGA is pleased to announce that we have become Founding Members of the Geothermal Energy Advancement Association. GEAA is a...
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