Geothermal Potential Research at Mount Meager - Online Open House

Vancouver, BC - April 23, 2020 - Geoscience BC and the Geological Survey of Canada are hosting a free online open house to discuss new research assessing potential for geothermal energy generation at Mount Meager, near Pemberton, British Columbia.

When: Thursday, May 7th, 2020, 3:00 to 4:00 pm PST
Where: Zoom Meeting


The online open house will present and discuss findings presented in a new report due to be published in late April 2020 on 2019 fieldwork that is part of the multi-year Garibaldi Geothermal Volcanic Belt Assessment Project. It will be led by project lead and Geological Survey of Canada Research Scientist Steve Grasby and Geoscience BC Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer Carlos Salas. Researchers involved in the project from six different universities will also be on hand to answer specific questions.

DEEP Concludes 2019-2020 Winter Drilling and Testing Program

DEEP Earth Energy Corp has concluded their 2019-2020 winter program with the drilling of 4 new wells and an increase in subsurface rights.

The full release from April 17, 2020 :

“DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp. (the “Corporation” or “DEEP”) is pleased to announce that the 2019-2020 winter drilling and testing program is complete. DEEP drilled four new wells to further define the geothermal field reservoir parameters and test 3D seismic and airborne geophysical data. These are the deepest wells ever drilled in Saskatchewan.

Post-Pandemic: Geothermal and Its Role in Fighting Climate Change

Collectively, we in our scientific, engineering and social community represent a wonderful brain-trust of knowledge and experience. Many of us are community elders, and as a community we are in a better position now than any time since the end of WW2 to push for progressive changes in the types of energy sources we use.

OERA Request for Proposals due May 1, 2020

We would like to alert the geothermal community of the following Request for Proposals put out by OERA. OERA is a not for profit research association focused on removing barriers to the development of Nova Scotia’s energy resources.

“On behalf of the Nova Scotia Department Energy & Mines and Department of Agriculture, OERA is seeking proposals for a study to compile available geological, geothermal, geophysical and hydrogeological information, provide a preliminary opinion on the potential for geothermal development in Nova Scotia, and recommend next steps to further de-risk targeted areas. This project will also describe the economic case for potential geothermal resource exploration and development in the province. This work supports the Province’s broad energy policy objectives related to climate change, inclusive economic development and the sustainable development of Nova Scotia’s energy resources. Proposals are due by Friday May 1, 2020 at 5:00PM AST.”

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The Hill Times: Bailout for the oil and gas sector? Time for Alberta to pivot to the future

Jatin Nathwani, the Founding Director of WISE (Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy), is a proponent of geothermal development for power and for heating/cooling needs.  He believes that geothermal power, as well as geothermal cooling and heating, could be developed to the benefit of underprivileged communities around the world.  Issues such as scale of project, technology, and cost-benefit are worthy of discussion.

Read his article “Bailout for the oil and gas sector? Time for Alberta to pivot to the future” published in The Hill Times, here.

Please note that a subscription is required to view the article.



2020 Geothermal Resources Council Scholarships

“The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is pleased to announce the availability of the 2020 GRC Scholarship Awards.

To qualify for any of these awards a student must be a GRC member (student memberships are only $20 per year). Selection of recipients will be based upon a variety of factors, including the individual’s academic record, student activities, geothermal industry experience, and career goals”

Thank You to Fran Noone

Geothermal Canada would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Fran Noone for all of her hard work with this organization since it was resurrected in 2017. Fran has been an invaluable team member, providing administrative support, organizing meetings, and keeping everyone on track. Unfortunately for us, she has decided to retire and step away from her duties with Geothermal Canada. We are so grateful for her help in both bringing GC back up and running, and pushing it forward. Thank you Fran, and enjoy your much deserved rest.

Waterloo Geothermal Workshop Presentations Available

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The 1.5 day workshop titled “Geothermal Techonology in Canada: Future Pathways” was held from Jan.23-24, 2020 at the university of Waterloo. Several Geothermal Canada board members, including Catherine Hickson and Maurice Dessault, gave presentations. Sessions and presentations are now available for viewing/downloading.

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Postponed/Changed Events

We would like to update you on upcoming events that have been postponed, cancelled, or changed to a webinar due to COVID-19. We hope you are all staying safe and healthy during this difficult time.

Global News: Coverage on DEEP's Saskatchewan

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Global News recently released a video summarizing the work that DEEP is doing near Torquay, SK. They just finished drilling their 5th test well

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