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⚡Dominica’s Geothermal Power Plant Nears Completion — Caribbean’s Green Revolution Takes Shape By: Robert Buluma Dominica is on the brink of a historic energy milestone. The island nation’s 10-megawatt Laudat Geothermal Power Plant, now over 90% complete, is expected to begin operation by early 2026, marking a new era of sustainable energy independence for the Caribbean. Once fully operational, this facility will be the second geothermal power plant in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the first within CARICOM, delivering clean, renewable energy to more than 23,000 homes across Dominica. 🔧 Construction Progress and Milestones According to Construction Manager Mehmetemin Pay, civil and mechanical works are both 95% complete, with electrical construction at 90%. The next major step will be system testing and commissioning, scheduled for November 24th, as the team prepares the plant for its 2026 startup. Pay emphasized that the commissioning phase is crucial — ensu...

Barito Renewables  Heats Up: BREN Expands Geothermal Capacity to Power Indonesia’s Energy Future By:  Robert Buluma Indonesia’s renewable energy landscape is heating up — literally. 💥 PT Barito Renewables Energy Tbk (BREN) ), owned by billionaire Prajogo Pangestu, is taking bold steps to reinforce its position as a geothermal powerhouse. The company has unveiled a strategic expansion plan aimed at boosting its geothermal power generation capacity across multiple key plants. According to its latest public presentation, BREN will increase the capacity of its geothermal power plants (PLTP) in four locations — a move designed to propel corporate growth while contributing significantly to Indonesia’s clean energy targets. Among the headline projects: Wayang Windu Unit 3 will see a 30 MW capacity boost. Salak Unit 7 will gain an additional 40 MW , both targeted for completion by Q4 2026 . Wayang Windu Units 1 & 2 will undergo a retrofit adding 18.4 MW , expected by Q...

Djibouti and  4th Resource Corp Forge New Path in Geothermal Energy Development November 10, 2025 | Alphaxioms Energy Desk By Robert Buluma 4In a significant stride toward strengthening Djibouti’s renewable energy ambitions, the country’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources , H.E. Yonis Ali Guedi , has officially received a delegation from the Canadian company 4th Resource Corp , a firm renowned for its expertise in geothermal resource exploration and development. The high-level meeting, held in Djibouti City, marked the beginning of what could become a transformative partnership for Djibouti’s energy sector. The discussions centered on geothermal energy development , a cornerstone of the nation’s strategy to diversify its energy mix and achieve long-term energy independence. A Promising Collaboration The visiting Canadian delegation, led by Mr. Dave Armbruster (Chairman) and Mr. Phil Harms (CEO) of 4th Resource Corp, presented the company’s vision and technical roadmap...

Turboden ,  Fervo and the Future of Geothermal: 180 MW of Gen-2 ORC Plants for Cape Station, Utah By:  Robert Buluma October 2, 2025    In a landmark move for clean energy and geothermal power, Turboden America LLC   the U.S. arm of Turboden S.p.A. (a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries group company)  has been selected to supply 180 MW of Gen-2 Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) power plants for Fervo Energy’s Cape Station geothermal project in Utah. A New Milestone in Geothermal Deployment This award relates to Phase II of the Cape Station development, following  Turboden’s earlier participation in Phase I. Under Phase II, Turboden will provide three ORC units , each with a gross output of 60 MWe, summing to 180 MWe. Once installed and operational (targeted by 2028), these Gen-2 units will bring the total ORC capacity on site to 300 MWe , making Cape Station one of the largest geothermal installations globally. The earlier Phase I installation, invol...

Baker Hughes Partners with Fervo Energy to Deliver Next-Gen Geothermal Power in Utah By:  Robert Buluma In a bold stride toward a carbon-free energy future, Baker Hughes has been selected by Fervo Energy , a leader in next-generation geothermal, to deliver critical equipment for five cutting-edge Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) power plants at Cape Station Phase II in Utah. The award, announced on September 2, 2025 , marks a significant milestone in the evolution of geothermal technology as the project aims to generate 300 MW of reliable, clean, and affordable baseload power  enough to power nearly 180,000 homes . A Game-Changing Collaboration At the heart of this project is the integration of Baker Hughes’ advanced turboexpanders and BRUSH™ Power Generation generators with Fervo’s groundbreaking Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) . Together, they are building a fully integrated geothermal solution that is scalable, repeatable, and ready to redefine baseload power . Tim Latimer,...