Borealis GeoPower News

CanGEA to begin development of Geothermal Technology Roadmap

2012-01-10T16:14:58+00:00

CanGEA announces start of development on the Canadian Geothermal Power & Direct Use of Heat Technology Roadmap.

CanGEA: 2011 Year in Review

2012-01-05T17:21:48+00:00

CanGEA reviews their activities of an eventful and successful 2011.

Global Renewables Online Publication: “CanGEA- Why Geothermal?”

2011-12-13T17:03:51+00:00

The status of the geothermal industry in Canada and globally is covered in this in-depth article with interviews from multiple industry professionals.

Processwest Magazine: Profile Article on Geothermal Power Development

2011-12-08T15:33:01+00:00

The article examines geothermal energy and the state of the industry in Canada and around the world.

Daily Oil Bulletin Profiles Geothermal and the Potential Partnership with Oil & Gas

2011-12-02T16:26:38+00:00

CanGEA and Borealis are quoted in this article that reviews the role that geothermal can play in oil & gas operations.

Renewable Energy World Article: Turning Wastewater from Oil Wells Into an Asset

2011-12-01T15:46:09+00:00

The article highlights the potential & benefits, as well as the challenges, of geothermal co-production with oil & gas.

Resource World Magazine: DEEP selected in SaskPower’s 2011 Green Options Partners Program Lottery

2011-11-08T22:33:52+00:00

DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp., a Saskatoon-based geothermal energy company, was selected recently, in SaskPower’s 2011 Green Options Partners Program Lottery, for the company’s first power purchase agreement.

Craig Dunn of Borealis speaks at Calgary Global Clean Energy Congress Tues. Nov 1

2011-11-01T13:36:12+00:00

Craig will be speaking at 3:30PM in the Renewables portion on “High Temperature Geothermal Energy Development in Canada.”

Dan Yang of Borealis was 1 of 4 participants in Calgary Honens ProAm Piano Competition for Amateurs

2011-10-23T00:57:17+00:00

The competition was held Saturday Oct.15th where Dan Yang was named Top Fundraiser raising a total of $43,000 for the 2012 Honens International Piano Competition.

CanGEA’s Geothermal Power Forum & Networking Event in Calgary on Nov. 4th, 2011

2011-10-22T14:09:20+00:00

The forum will bring together the oil & gas sector and representatives of the geothermal energy industry.

CanNor Invests in Alternative Energy Research for Yukon

2011-10-18T13:57:42+00:00

Support from CanNor will enable Yukon Energy Corporation to carry out public engagement sessions with Yukoners & undertake new research into alternative energies such as geothermal, wind, hydro, & solar.

CanGEA’s Geothermal Power Forum in Calgary on Nov. 4th, 2011

2011-10-11T15:28:23+00:00

The forum will bring together the oil & gas sector and representatives of the geothermal energy industry.

Borealis announces their role as Project Managers for DEEP Saskatchewan Geothermal Project

2011-10-05T17:07:08+00:00

This project, the first geothermal energy project in Saskatchewan, is run by DEEP Corp. and managed by Borealis GeoPower.

Northern News Services: Borealis Fort Liard Project a desirable alternative to diesel

2011-09-30T14:05:11+00:00

An article published in the Northern News Services spotlights the Fort Liard Geothermal Project as being a viable alternative to diesel power generation.

CBC’s The Trailbreaker interviews Borealis about Fort Liard, NWT Geothermal Project

2011-09-28T21:11:23+00:00

The CBC radio program, The Trailbreaker, interviewed Craig Dunn of Borealis GeoPower about the details of Borealis's Fort Liard Geothermal Project.

“B.C., Canada sitting on ‘massive’ store of geothermal energy”

2011-09-14T13:29:23+00:00

An article published by the Vancouver Sun highlights British Columbia's, and Canada's, enormous geothermal potential.

Canoe Reach Project profiled by the Prince George Citizen Newspaper

2011-09-09T14:05:56+00:00

An interview with Craig Dunn of Borealis provided details of the status and work yet to do on the Canoe Reach Project near Valemount, BC.

CanGEA to open the TSX on the 1st day of its 4th Annual Conference & Investment Forum

2011-09-02T15:19:10+00:00

Representatives from CanGEA and the geothermal energy industry will be opening the Toronto Stock Exchange on the first day of the CanGEA Conference & Investment Forum being held in Toronto from Sept. 14-15, 2011.

CBC Radio One Daybreak North to interview Craig Dunn of Borealis

2011-09-01T14:35:48+00:00

Daybreak North, the CBC Radio One morning show, will interview Craig on Fri Sept. 2, 2011 at 9:15AM MDT (8:15AM PDT) about the developments of Borealis GeoPower's Canoe Reach/Valemount geothermal power project.

CanGEA’s 4th Annual Conference & Investment Forum- Toronto, September 14-15th, 2011

2011-07-22T04:44:22+00:00

CanGEA will host their annual geothermal energy conference combined with the geothermal investment forum in Toronto's One King West Hotel from September 14th-15th, 2011.

5 MW Geothermal Project in Saskatchewan selected by SaskPower’s Green Options Partners Lottery

2011-07-21T13:44:49+00:00

Saskatchewan based geothermal developer DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp. has had an application for a 5 MW geothermal project located in Southeast Saskatchewan selected by the provincial utility SaskPower for its Green Options Partners lottery.

Borealis listed as an endorser of Tides Canada’s “New Energy Vision for Canada”

2011-07-19T19:42:36+00:00

Tides Canada presented 'A New Energy Vision for Canada' to the nation's energy ministers with Borealis proudly included as an endorsing company.

BNN hosts geothermal power debate with Tom Rand & Tom Adams

2011-07-08T23:32:10+00:00

The BNN (Business News Network) hosted a lively debate between Tom Rand and Tom Adams about the benefits and drawbacks of geothermal power.

Article from Pembina highlights how obvious a choice geothermal is as an energy resource for Canada

2011-07-06T21:08:26+00:00

An impressive article from the Pembina Institute summarizes the appeal of geothermal and the obstacles standing in the way of it becoming a main renewable energy resource for Canada.

Geothermal energy in Canada sited as having enormous resource and economic potential

2011-07-06T01:06:57+00:00

CNW has released an article that relates the enormous potential for the geothermal energy industry in Canada.

GSC releases Canadian Geothermal Potential Report

2011-06-24T17:06:03+00:00

Geological Survey of Canada report details enormous geothermal energy potential in Canada.

Craig Dunn of Borealis mentioned in Scientific American

2011-06-22T21:50:57+00:00

Craig Dunn of Borealis was quoted in a Scientific American online article about the value and potential of geothermal energy.

Borealis attends Equinox Summit at Waterloo’s Perimeter Institute

2011-06-03T21:00:50+00:00

Craig Dunn was involved in this global conversation on energy and how cutting edge science and technology may advance an electrified and sustainable future.

Borealis & ADKFN presenting at “Powering up Aboriginal Energy” conference

2011-04-16T02:57:40+00:00

Borealis Geopower & Acho Dene Koe First Nation will be co-presenting about the Fort Liard, NWT Geothermal Demonstration Project in Toronto, April 18th, 2011

Swan Hills Heat Recovery Project Proceeding

2011-04-07T15:56:11+00:00

Free Energy Power Corp., in conjunction Borealis Geopower, are moving forward with a project to use geothermal waste heat from oilfield facilities to generate electricity.

Canoe Reach Geothermal Project Presentation: Feb 9th, Valemount, BC

2011-02-04T16:31:53+00:00

Borealis will be presenting on the "Geothermal Power Production at Canoe Reach" in Valemount, BC, February 9th, 2011.

Borealis signs MOU with First Nations in BC

2011-02-01T21:37:20+00:00

The Shuswap, the Skwlax, and the Simpcw First Nations have entered into a MOU with Borealis GeoPower on the development of a geothermal power plant at Canoe Reach, British Columbia.

Borealis Geopower wins BC Geothermal Tenure

2010-11-02T11:20:15+00:00

Borealis Geopower has successfully bid on B.C. Geothermal Rights Public Tenure Auction in the Valemount BC Area.

GRC Conference in Sacramento, California

2010-10-18T18:59:09+00:00

Look for Borealis Geopower at the upcoming Geothermal Resource Council Conference in Sacramento, California (Oct 24-27th, 2010)

Borealis Interview with ThinkGeoenergy

2010-10-11T18:42:52+00:00

Leading Geothermal Energy News Source- Think Geoenergy interviews Borealis' COO-Craig Dunn.

Canadian Geographic - Geothermal Energy Project in Ft. Liard, NWT

2010-10-06T18:05:51+00:00

Coverage of the Borealis/Acho Dene Koe geothermal energy project in Canada's North

Geothermal low temperature developments in North America

2010-09-22T17:45:52+00:00

Renewable Energy World & Geothermal Energy Association discuss low temperature geothermal development activities in Mexico, the USA and Canada (including Borealis Projects)

Why not drill for Geothermal in Alberta?

2010-09-20T17:32:27+00:00

Edmonton Journal Article: "Oilsands energy misplaced: dig deeper" for Geothermal Energy

Nevada Geothermal:DOE Secured Loan for $98 million

2010-09-10T14:40:19+00:00

Vancouver based Nevada Geothermal Inc. Receives $98.5 Million Loan for Blue Mountain Project in Nevada

Geothermal: Getting Energy from the Earth

2010-09-01T19:37:19+00:00

Great introductory article about the potential of geothermal energy for power production.

Canadian Geothermal Developers on the Map

2010-06-06T22:36:12+00:00

The Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) released its first comprehensive roll call of Canadian geothermal energy developers.

The Star “Geothermal could meet Canada’s power needs”

2010-05-18T15:15:48+00:00

Canada could technically meet all its electricity needs if it moved aggressively to develop enhanced geothermal power projects- first comprehensive assessment of the country’s deep geothermal resources.

BC MEMPR hosts Geothermal Industry Consultation

2010-05-04T22:44:05+00:00

Borealis and other CanGEA members have the opportunity to meet with BC Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum Resources for industry consultation meeting on May 5, 2010 in Vancouver

Borealis at 2010 World Geothermal Congress in Bali

2010-04-30T14:25:15+00:00

CanGEA in partnership with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada hosted the Canadian Geothermal Networking Reception in Bali, Indonesia as part of the 2010 World Geothermal Congress.

Geothermal Exploration Permit awarded for Knight Inlet, BC

2010-04-01T17:52:54+00:00

Borealis pleased to congratulate CanGEA member Sierra Geothermal Power Corp. (SGP) on their successful bid for the Knight Inlet parcel in British Columbia's geothermal exploration permit auction.

Borealis Swan Hills Project in Toronto Star

2010-03-30T16:43:11+00:00

Earlier this month the Alberta Energy Research Institute (AERI), which recently became part of the new provincial research agency Alberta Innovates, approved a $2.6 million grant for a project that aims to produce geothermal power from hot water within mature oil wells.

Borealis Partners with Free Energy on Co-Production Project: News Release

2010-03-12T21:26:12+00:00

Borealis Geopower has partnered with Free Energy Power Corporation to develop Swan Hills power production plant using geothermal waste heat.

Borealis Involvement in TSX Market Opening

2010-03-08T18:07:05+00:00

Borealis' Dr. Dan Yang's and Canadian Geothermal Energy Industry open the Toronto Stock Exchange

Canadian Green Tech Interview with Borealis GeoPower

2010-02-19T19:35:55+00:00

Tim Thompson speaks with Canadian Green Tech about Federal Funding for the Ft. Liard Geothermal Project

NA Clean Energy Magazine Article: Geothermal Energy Risk

2010-02-08T15:45:48+00:00

Craig Dunn with Borealis Geopower writes about geothermal risk assessment for Feburary Issue of North American Clean Energy Magazine.

Canadian Geothermal Code Investment Seminar

2010-02-04T15:59:44+00:00

Dr. Dan Yang will be presenting at this event in Toronto on March 3, 2010

CanGEA release: Canadian Geothermal Code

2010-01-20T17:49:43+00:00

Canadian Geothemal Energy Association announces the release of the Canadian Geothermal Code for Public Reporting. The code provides a minimum set of requirements for the public reporting of Exploration Results, Geothermal Resources and Geothermal Reserves.

ADK/Borealis Geothermal Demonstration Project selected for Clean Energy Fund

2010-01-11T18:48:20+00:00

Borealis Geopower's Geothermal Heat and Power Project with the Acho Dene Koe been selected for NRCan's Clean Energy Fund.

CanGEA Calgary Investment Workshop

2009-11-02T22:06:31+00:00

Borealis Geopower will be speaking at CanGEA's Calgary Investment Workshop - December 3rd, 2009

Borealis at GRC (Geothermal Resource Council) event in Reno

2009-10-08T14:26:52+00:00

Craig Dunn with Borealis Geopower had the opportunity to attend the annual GRC (Geothermal Resource Council) Geothermal Energy Expo in October 2009.

Borealis presenting “CanGEA: Geothermal 101 workshop” in Northern Canada

2009-09-18T17:10:21+00:00

On September 29th in Ft. Simpson, NWT, Borealis Geopower will be presenting the "CanGEA Geothermal 101" workshop.

“Financings fuel interest in geothermal power”: Globe & Mail

2009-09-18T16:23:50+00:00

Globe and Mail: Report on Business covers recent financing in geothermal sector and the CanGEA reporting code.

Borealis applies for Clean Energy Fund

2009-09-17T16:05:15+00:00

Borealis Geopower has applied for project funding through Natural Resources Canada's Clean Energy Fund for a small scale geothermal heat & power project for a remote northern community.

Borealis Co-Production Project Approved for $2.6 million in Funding from AERI

2009-08-11T22:21:09+00:00

Alberta Energy Research Institute (AERI) has recently approved "The Borealis Project" under the Clean Air and Climate Change: Technology and Innovation Program. The project goal is to research the effective utilization of geothermal energy from deep oil and gas wells in the Canadian Foothills for the production of electrical power.

CanGEA Committee develops “Canadian Geothermal Code for Public Reporting” Draft Document

2009-08-09T14:03:37+00:00

Borealis Geopower's Dr. Dan Yang is part of the CanGEA Geothermal Reporting and Reserves Committee which has recently developed a draft document of "The Canadian Geothermal Code for Public Reporting".

Borealis speaking at Wellington West Capital Market Investment Conference

2009-07-08T17:45:27+00:00

Borealis GeoPower will be speaking at the CanGEA & Wellington West Capital Market Investment Conference this fall. The event will be held at the St.Andrew's Club in Toronto, Ontario on September 9 & 10, 2009.

Geothermal Power Possible in NW BC: Borealis in Local News

2009-06-26T21:13:57+00:00

In conjuction with Borealis Geopower's Craig Dunn Geothermal 101 presentation in Terrace BC, local media picked up the story about the potential of high-temperature geothermal energy development in the area.

Canada launches $1-Billion Clean Energy Fund

2009-05-30T18:07:35+00:00

The Canadian government has officially launched a $1-billion Clean Energy Fund, previously mentioned in the budget, that focuses on the development of clean energy technologies, including carbon capture and storage and sustainable oil sands development. The government Tuesday opened initial request for proposals for small-scale demonstration projects under the fund.

President Obama Announces Over $467 Million for Geothermal and Solar Energy

2009-05-29T15:04:01+00:00

WASHINGTON – President Obama today announced over $467 million from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act to expand and accelerate the development, deployment, and use of geothermal and solar energy throughout the United States.

Borealis GeoPower speaking at Global Petroleum Show, June 8-10th, 2009

2009-05-19T16:44:30+00:00

Borealis will have the opportunity to speak about the progress and benefits of our co-produced fluids project in the Alberta Foothills. The Global Petroleum Show is one of the biggest events in the energy sector and held in Calgary, Alberta every summer.

CanGEA Conference

2009-05-08T16:43:32+00:00

Borealis GeoPower representatives, Craig Dunn and Dan Yang, had the opportunity to speak at one of the first major high temperature geothermal conferences in Canada.

Wellington West Capital Markets Releases Geothermal Industry Update

2009-05-06T16:39:45+00:00

CanGEA member Wellington West Capital Markets has released a comprehensive Geothermal Industry Update which may be downloaded by clicking here (PDF).

Emerging Energy Consultants Announces Release of Geothermal Market Study

2009-05-01T16:31:09+00:00

Emerging Energy Consultants released their latest report, Global Geothermal Markets and Strategies, 2009-2020 providing a thorough assessment of salient technical and financial issues in today’s geothermal market, and outlook for the industry over the next decade.