Archi Indonesia and Ormat Form Powerful Geothermal Joint Venture: A 40 MW Vision That Could Redefine North Sulawesi’s Energy Future By: Robert Buluma In a decisive move that signals Indonesia’s accelerating transition toward renewable energy, Archi Indonesia (ARCI ) —one of the country’s largest pure-play gold mining companies—has joined forces with global geothermal powerhouse Ormat Technologies . Their new joint venture, PT Toka Tindung Geothermal (TTG) , aims to deliver a 40-megawatt geothermal power plant within ARCI’s mining concession in North Sulawesi. The partnership is more than a business deal. It represents a strategic realignment in Indonesia’s energy landscape, a recalibration of ARCI’s identity, and a major step forward for geothermal development in Southeast Asia. Below is a deep, comprehensive look at what this collaboration means, what it could unlock, and why it deserves the attention of every energy observer today. A Bold Partnership: ARCI Holds 5%, Ormat Lead...

🌋 Powering the Future:  Ormat's Crescent Valley Geothermal Development Project Secures Green Light in Nevada 🌱⚡ By  Robert Buluma In a major stride for clean energy advancement, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has completed its environmental assessment and officially approved the Crescent Valley Geothermal Development Project spearheaded by Ormat  Nevada, Inc. This landmark decision—reached on July 16, 2025 —unlocks the potential to generate 30 megawatts of geothermal power from the heart of Crescent Valley , situated between Eureka and Lander Counties in Nevada . 🔍 Project Snapshot Project Name: Crescent Valley Geothermal Development Project Developer:   Ormat Nevada, Inc. Facility Size: ~30 MW (net rated) geothermal power plant Project Footprint: ~2,066 acres on public and private lands Location: Crescent Valley, Battle Mountain, NV (Zip: 89821 & 89820) NEPA Status: Completed Environmental Assessment (DOI-BLM-NV-E020-2025-0010-EA...

Ormat Technologies Acquires Blue Mountain Geothermal Power Plant for $88 Million Strategic Expansion in the U.S. Geothermal Energy Market By: Robert Buluma In a significant move poised to strengthen its foothold in the U.S. renewable energy sector, Ormat Technologies Inc. has announced the acquisition of the Blue Mountain geothermal power plant located in Humboldt County, Nevada . This 20 MW facility, formerly owned by Cyrq Energy , was acquired for USD 88 million , marking a strategic milestone in Ormat's ongoing growth strategy. This acquisition demonstrates Ormat’s commitment to bolstering its geothermal energy portfolio in the United States while contributing to the nation's clean energy goals. The Blue Mountain geothermal project not only adds capacity to Ormat’s existing generation assets but also sets the stage for further technological and operational enhancements.  Overview of the Blue Mountain Geothermal Power Plant The Blue Mountain facility, originally commis...