What We Do
We work to responsibly develop geothermal energy resources for electrical power
and direct
uses. We strive to create enhanced value for our stakeholders while addressing
America's domestic energy needs and promoting a clean environment.
The Latest
NEWS:
(May 10, 2012)
U.S. Geothermal announced that its engineering, procurement
and construction (EPC) contractor has started performance
testing on the new 8.6 net megawatt San Emidio power plant.
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(April 20, 2012)
U.S. Geothermal provides updates on their projects at Raft
River, Neal Hot Springs, San Emidio and Guatemala.
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(April 9, 2012)
U.S. Geothermal announced that it signed a Commitment Letter
and Term Sheet with Geothermal Regional Center (“GRC”) under
which GRC will provide up to a $15 million loan facility its
San Emidio geothermal project.
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(April 4, 2012)
U.S. Geothermal announced today that its engineering,
procurement and construction (EPC) contractor has
successfully conducted a number of operational “spin” tests
on the turbine and turbine/generator unit at the new 8.6 net
megawatt San Emidio power plant.
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Neal Hot Springs
Neal Hot Springs production wells
NHS-1 and NHS-8 flowing at 1,000 gallons per minute each
into the collection pond during the 30 day reservoir test.
Fluid from the pond is sent to two injection wells for
disposal.
San Emidio
-(Fall/Winter 2011) Please
check out the photos updated 2/8/12
here. Construction on the new
8.6 net megawatt (annual average) Phase I power plant
continues. The Phase I power plant, which will replace the
existing 3.6 net megawatt plant.
Neal Hot Spring Project
-(April, 2011) - Please
check out the new photo of the power plant at 85% complete
here. Construction on the
23-megawatt-net power plant at Neal Hot Springs in Eastern
Oregon continues.
Raft River Project
(2010) -
The power plant continues to operate at as
expected. The Raft River site is currently participating
with the Energy & Geoscience Institute from the University
of Utah on an EGS program.
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