Following the Government of Alberta’s announcement that they will begin working on a regulatory framework for geothermal projects in the province, the Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune has released a piece that interviews Geothermal Canada Vice-President Catherine Hickson. Dr. Hickson is also the CEO of Alberta No. 1, a conventional geothermal project south of Grande Prairie which plans to produce 5MWe net and provide direct heat use to local industries.
The article outlines the importance of this regulatory framework and how it will help current and future geothermal projects. There are currently three geothermal projects in development in Alberta:
Eavor: Eavor-Lite demonstration project near Rocky Mountain House
Razor Energy: Oil-geothermal co-production project near Swan Hills
Alberta No. 1: Direct heat use and power project south of Grande Prairie
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