Progress Seminars - Geothermal Essentials Course - Member Discount

Progress Seminars - Geothermal Essentials Course - Member Discount

This 3-day course, offered by Progress Seminars, will deliver a comprehensive look at geothermal energy, covering basic technical concepts through to commercial and financial considerations. October 12-14, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta.

Andy Van Horne, of GreenFire Energy Wins Geothermal Rising's "50th Anniversary Storytelling Contest"

Read Andy Van Horn's “My Geothermal Odyssey – 1975-2022” about his passion for geothermal energy. Starting with a summer school at Oxford University, to his current role as Director of Energy Policy and Markets and Advisory Board member of GreenFire Energy Inc.

Scientists Investigating Geothermal Resource Potential at Mount Cayley, British Columbia

A team of scientists are planning to construct a comprehensive 3D subsurface model of the geothermal resource underneath this British Columbia volcano to aid in identifying geothermal drilling targets.

Alberta Releases Geothermal Resource Development Rules and Directive 089

The Geothermal Resource Development Act has been issued by the Alberta Energy Regulator, effective August 15, 2022. These rules set out the requirements and processes that industry must follow throughout the entire life cycle of a geothermal development.

Shell Canada Signs Joint Development Agreement with Kitselas Geothermal Inc.

Shell Canada Energy and Kitselas Geothermal Inc. have entered into a joint development agreement to support de-risking and appraisal of the geothermal resource in Terrace, British Columbia. Through this agreement, Kitselas Geothermal and Shell Canada hope to build greater understanding of the potential for geothermal energy and support development of renewable green energy in Northwest BC, including ‘direct-use’ of the heat.

CanNor Funding Supports Geothermal Energy Feasibility Study in Three Nunavut Communities

The Canadian federal government announces investment in feasibility study examining alternative energy potential across Nunavut. This investment will support Qulliq Energy Corporation's (QEC) strategic plan to develop alternate sources of energy in Nunavut.

Canadian Geothermal Student Days

Canadian Geothermal Student Days

The Third Canadian Geothermal Students’ Days (CGSD 2022) will be held on 22–23 August 2022 at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta.

PIVOT 2022 All Hands on Deck Conference - Recordings Now Available

The annual PIVOT online geothermal conference, held in July 2022 has now made the recordings of the full event available online.

GreenFire Energy Enters Representation Agreement with Taiteck Co., Ltd, for Geothermal Energy Business in Taiwan

GreenFire Energy Inc. entered an agreement with Taiteck Co., Ltd. Taiteck will secure and service business in Taiwan on behalf of GreenFire Energy Inc. Established in 1982, Taiteck is experienced in providing energy engineering services including oil and gas engineering, power system, project management, and consultation in Taiwan.

Government of Canada to Invest in Large-scale Geothermal District Heating Project in Whitby, Ontario

The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing $44,250 to conduct a feasibility study which will analyze the economic and environmental impacts of a geothermal district energy system in Whitby, Ontario.