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Powering the Future: Star Energy Group Bold Move Towards Geothermal Energy By: Robert Buluma In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable energy, Star Energy Group (AIM: STAR) has just announced the closing of a new €25 million secured facility with Kommunalkredit Austria AG (Kommunalkredit). This financial boost marks a significant step in Star Energy's transition strategy, particularly focusing on geothermal energy while maintaining investments in conventional oil and gas businesses. Chris Hopkinson, the CEO of Star Energy expressed his excitement, stating, "Securing this facility is an important milestone for Star Energy. It allows us to use cashflows from our existing oil and gas business to optimize near-term conventional production and deliver our transition strategy; namely developing and monetizing our geothermal business in both the UK and Croatia." Evidently,Oil and gas companies have been going Geothermal and Today we've found a new neighbor What makes th

Unlocking Green Energy: EDC P10-B Fixed Rate Bonds By: Robert Buluma Nearly 20 kilometres outside of the city of Ormoc, The Tongonan-1 geothermal power plant sits in mountainous Kananga, Leyte in the Philippines’ typhoon belt. Image: EDC In a resounding nod to the future of sustainable energy, the board of Energy Development Corp.  EDC has given the green light to a groundbreaking initiative. Picture this: P10 billion in fixed-rate bonds earmarked for propelling green energy projects forward. It's not just a financial maneuver; it's a commitment to a greener, cleaner tomorrow. The Rise of Green Bonds Lopez-led First Gen Corp. subsidiary,  EDC is at the forefront of this movement. Their P10-billion offering marks the second tranche of a larger P15-billion shelf-registered ASEAN green bonds. This isn't just about raising capital; it's about rallying investors behind a cause that transcends profit margins. The first tranche, a modest P5 billion, saw overwhelming demand,