The U of C Geothermal Energy Laboratory is launching an exciting new project in collaboration with Eavor Technologies Inc., to optimize hard rock drilling for Advanced Geothermal Systems. This project seeks to develop robust and explainable machine learning software applications for the advanced geothermal systems developed at Eavor and a digital twin of the drilling system to help improve drilling operations and optimize drilling rate.

John Redfern, President and CEO of Eavor Technologies Inc. explores the renewed enthusiasm of geothermal as an energy source and its potential in Alberta.

Three master's students from Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) are exploring the geothermal potential in Yellowknife and Nunavik in the Northwest Territories and in Northern Quebec.

Prof. Maurice Dusseault, Ph.D., P.Eng., Professor of Geological Engineering Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Waterloo, Canada, will speak on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 9 AM Central Time.

Please join Dr. Catherine Hickson on September 7 at 10:00am as she presents on “Conventional Geothermal Energy Development Meets Oil and Gas”.

Register on the CSUR website. Geothermal Canada Members are eligle for discounted registration.

GreenFire Energy Inc. announced that it has entered in an agreement with Dios Energy, a renewable energy advisory firm, whereby Dios Energy will act as a local partner for Japan. Dios Energy will develop and support geothermal projects in Japan exclusively on behalf of GreenFire Energy.

The Alberta Energy Regulator is expanding its mandate to include geothermal resources. They are seeking public feedback on a draft directive aimed at regulating the alternative energy. Feedback will be accepted through September 3, 2021.

The sale of BC’s most promising geothermal site to a Calgary-based group was finalized in March 2021. Green hydrogen will be sold and used in place of gas to fuel the heavy transportation industry by 2025.

The Pivot2021 Five on Fire award, recognizes the top five trailblazers who pushed the envelope over the past year in the geothermal industry.

In association with the First European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) Workshop on Geothermal in Latin America, Maurice Dusseault of Geothermal Canada and the University of Waterloo will join Professor Grant Wach of Dalhousie University to present a 4-hour workshop on the Geology and Geomechanics of Geothermal Energy.