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  December 4 - 5, 2024 San Salvador, El Salvador


AGENDA

Across a rich array of panel discussions, case-studies, site visits, keynotes,
breakouts, roundtables and more, GEOLAC 2024 will cover an ambitious range of
topics.

MEET THE 2024/25 GEOLAC TECHNICAL COMMITTEE, WHICH IS HELPING TO SHAPE THE
PROGRAM BY OFFERING STRATEGIC INPUT ON CONTENT AND THE OVERARCHING EVENT
FRAMEWORK.


WEDNESDAY

December 4
7:30-8:30


REGISTRATION & EXHIBITION





8:30-8:45


WELCOME REMARKS





 * DR. MARIT BROMMER
   
   International Geothermal Association (IGA)
   Chief Executive Officer

 * CARINE CLERT
   
   The World Bank
   Country Manager, El Salvador

8:45-9:00


HOST COUNTRY INAUGURATION AND KEYNOTE





On behalf of the Government of El Salvador, Daniel Alvarez the Director General
of Energy welcomes GEOLAC 2024 to the country. 



 * DANIEL ALVAREZ
   
   Hydrocarbons and Mines of El Salvador
   Director General of Energy

9:00-9:45


INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE: GEOTHERMAL AS A KEY COMPONENT OF THE GLOBAL PLEDGE TO
TRIPLE RENEWABLES – HOW TO FURTHER INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION





At COP28 countries lined up behind a global pledge to triple renewables. How
does that impact prospects for geothermal development? And how does that play
out in real terms in Latin America and the Caribbean?



 * LAURA BERMAN
   
   The World Bank
   Senior Energy Specialist

 * VANESSA INTERIANO
   
   International Energy Affairs, El Salvador
   Coordinator

 * ROSILENA LINDO
   
   European Climate Foundation
   Climate Champion Team Secondee | Regional Energy Expert

 * JUAN LUIS MOLINUEVO
   
   The Delegation of the EU to El Salvador and to the Central American
   Integration System (SICA)
   International Cooperation Officer

 * DR. MARIT BROMMER
   
   International Geothermal Association (IGA)
   Chief Executive Officer Moderator
   

9:45-10:30


FINANCING DYNAMICS & THE BANKABILITY OF GEOTHERMAL IN THE REGION





We assess the dynamics impacting the financing of geothermal. To what degree are
alternative sources, such as impact investment, able to support development? And
how can we crowd in more private sector finance? Are the multilaterals still
strongly behind geothermal? Will – and what – new technologies increase investor
appetite for geothermal? How can geothermal stakeholders harness these changing
dynamics to move the industry forward?



 * LAURA BERMAN
   
   The World Bank
   Senior Energy Specialist

 * GERMAN GOMEZ
   
   Baker Hughes
   Corporate Director - Mexico & Central America

 * MARLENE JAMILET ELÍAS DE QUAN
   
   LaGEO
   General Manager

 * EDWIN ORLANDO MEJIA REYES
   
   Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
   Energy Specialist

 * SYLVAIN BROGLÉ
   
   EGEC
   Leader Task Force Export Moderator
   

10:30-11:00


NETWORKING BREAK, REFRESHMENTS AND PHOTOS





11:00-11:45


MORE THAN JUST POWER, WHY GEOTHERMAL IS AT THE NEXUS OF INDUSTRIAL GROWTH, AND
FOOD & ECONOMIC SECURITY





Geothermal’s potential to meet pressing social challenges is huge and fairly
untapped in the region. Where are the opportunities to center geothermal as a
driver of economic growth? How can geothermal be a key part of the solution to
food security challenges, and how can projects reach an impactful scale? How can
geothermal power industrial growth and where can we point to success stories?
How can the socio-economic impacts be factored into financing?



 * FREDRICK APOLLO
   
   Oserian Development Company Limited, Kenya
   Geothermal Manager - Plant Manager

 * DR. HÉCTOR MIGUEL AVIÑA JIMÉNEZ
   
   Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico (UNAM)
   Researcher

 * MICHELLE RAMÍREZ
   
   Geothermal Energy
   Consultant

 * SNORRI GUDBRANDSSON, PHD
   
   ESMAP
   Senior Energy Specialist Moderator
   

11:45-12:30


TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATIVE APPROACHES: DRIVING DOWN COSTS AND DRIVING UP
FEASIBILITY





Looking at standout technologies and projects with potential impact on the
regional geothermal space. A session focused on power production, as well as
heating/cooling, both regionally and globally. Also, innovations to repurpose
oil and gas infrastructure to geothermal and its regional implications. What
technologies and operational/financial models will help to scale up geothermal?



 * AUGUSTO CARVALHO
   
   SLB
   New Energy Business Development Manager, Mexico & Central America

 * ALEXIS GARCIA
   
   NOV
   Business Development Director - Alternative Energies

 * AMANDA KOLKER
   
   National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
   Laboratory Program Manager – Geothermal Technologies

 * IVAN TEREZ
   
   Renascent Energy
   CEO

 * JACKSON MARSHALL GRIMES
   
   Project InnerSpace
   Director of Global Engagement Moderator
   

12:30-1:45


NETWORKING LUNCHEON





1:45-2:15


EL SALVADOR’S GEOTHERMAL LANDSCAPE: HOW ARE PROJECTS ADVANCING AND WHAT IS ON
THE HORIZON?

GEOLAC 2024 COUNTRY UPDATES



LaGeo and partners discuss the current state of geothermal power in the country
and prospects in the pipeline. What is the strategy for geothermal development
and where are the opportunities for partnership and investment? What models of
development and operation are proving successful? How are social and economic
impacts being prioritized and incorporated into the projects? How is low-mid
enthalpy geothermal playing a role and being expanded in power projects and
stand-alone developments?

 



 * DANIEL ALVAREZ
   
   Hydrocarbons and Mines of El Salvador
   Director General of Energy

 * MICHELLE RAMÍREZ
   
   Geothermal Energy
   Consultant Moderator
   

2:15-3:00


CARIBBEAN: THE EMERGING GEOTHERMAL SUCCESS STORY

GEOLAC 2024 COUNTRY UPDATES



After years of false horizons, geothermal in the Caribbean is about to have its
day. Dominica is the poster child and its project is under development. Its East
Caribbean neighbors are not far behind. What can we learn from Dominica’s
approach and can it be replicated? What new parties – whether technical or
financial – are engaging in the region? What can we learn about the optimal use
of concessional funds? How does this emerging success story change the energy
dynamic in the Caribbean and does it make regional interconnection more likely?



 * WAKELY DANIEL
   
   Nevis Island Administration
   Permanent Secretary

 * DR. HON. VINCE HENDERSON
   
   Commonwealth of Dominica
   Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy

 * HON. KERRYNE Z. JAMES
   
   Government of Grenada
   Minister of Climate Resilience, the Environment, and Renewable Energy

 * DAVID VILAR
   
   The World Bank
   Program Leader for Central America, Senior Energy Specialist Moderator
   

3:00-4:00


CENTRAL AMERICA: GUATEMALA, COSTA RICA, HONDURAS

GEOLAC 2024 COUNTRY UPDATES



 * Guatemala: The Relaunch of Geothermal Energy – Detailing a renewed focus on
   geothermal in Guatemala:What are the opportunities on the horizon? Where does
   the administration see the potential applications and benefits of scalable
   direct use projects? Will public-private models enter the Guatemalan
   paradigm?
 * Costa Rica: Perspectives for the Development of Geothermal Energy, Ongoing
   Projects and Socio-environmental Management – With an eye on undeveloped
   resources and drawing lessons learned from the Miravalles and Pailas
   Geothermal Fields, ICE will present the approach to geothermal expansion and
   the outlook for ongoing projects. Of particular concern are
   socio-environmental factors: social management in communities of influence,
   preserving biodiversity, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally,
   ICE will highlight opportunities for public-private participation.
 * Honduras: Demonstrating Commitment to Geothermal – Despite challenges,
   Honduras is committed to making geothermal part of it’s transition strategy. 
   Vice Minister Rodríguez discusses some of the obstacles, such as shortcomings
   in the regulatory framework, and addresses how these challenges are being
   addressed. What opportunities for investment and development are expected
   in-line with renewed political commitment? What concrete steps are being
   taken to stimulate development? What support is needed from technical and
   financial partners?  What developments are we seeing from ENEE?



 * ING. TOMÁS ANTONIO RODRÍGUEZ SÁNCHEZ
   
   SEN, Government of Honduras
   Vice Minister of Energy

 * ING. JOHAN VALERIO PÉREZ
   
   Costa Rican Electricity Institute
   Socio-environmental Manager, Geothermal Sources, Generation Division

 * VÍCTOR HUGO VENTURA RUIZ
   
   Republic of Guatemala
   Minister of Energy and Mines

 * PAUL MOYA
   
   West Japan Engineering Consultants, Inc.
   Advisor to the General Manager Moderator
   

4:00-4:30


REFRESHMENTS, NETWORKING AND PHOTOS





4:30-5:50


THE ANDEAN REGION

GEOLAC 2024 COUNTRY UPDATES



 * Argentina: Can Neuquén Deliver on its Geothermal Potential? – The President
   of ADI-NQN details progress in the Domuyo and Copahue projects. Are regional
   authorities supporting geothermal prospects in the context of the region’s
   fossil fuel dynamic? How is the agency addressing social and environmental
   concerns and prioritizing community relations? Finally- what investment is
   needed and why should international investors commit to Neuquén’s geothermal
   future?
 * Ecuador
 * Chile: Opportunities For The Development of Geothermal Energy – Where is the
   Chilean electricity sector moving and what opportunities does the development
   of Geothermal Energy have in this sector? What is the current situation of
   geothermal concessions in Chile? What does the modification of the recently
   published geothermal concessions law consist of, in November 2024? What
   measures are being promoted to favor the development of geothermal projects
   for direct use?
 * Bolivia: Maximizing Renewable Resources – Geothermal Resources – In the
   context of diversifying the energy matrix, efforts are being made to
   reactivate the Laguna Colorada geothermal project, which will play a key role
   in achieving this goal. This project will allow for the development of new
   projects for both direct and indirect uses. The integration of geothermal
   energy, along with other renewable sources like solar, wind, hydroelectric,
   and biomass, will help Bolivia position itself as a leader in the
   comprehensive use of its renewable natural resources.



 * OSCAR CAHUANA ALARCON
   
   Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy, Bolivia
   Professional in Control and Supervision of Surface Reconnaissance Activities
   and Geology and Geophysics Projects

 * LEANDRO LOPEZ
   
   Neuquén Investment Agency
   President

 * JULIO MATURANA FRANÇA
   
   Ministry of Energy, Chile
   Head of Sustainable Energies Division

 * OSCAR EDUARDO LLAMOSA ARDILA
   
   PiensaGeotermia
   Editor and Regional Manager Moderator
   

5:50-6:30


TAKING GEOTHERMAL FURTHER IN COLOMBIA

GEOLAC 2024 COUNTRY UPDATES



Since the updating of geothermal’s regulatory framework under the Energy
Transition Law in 2022, what impacts can be perceived on the market and what
further regulatory developments would stimulate geothermal development? What
advances are we seeing in high, medium and low enthalpy? Looking at energy
demand projections, how does geothermal compete in the power generation mix? 
How can baseload stability be factored in?  Environmental permitting is a
challenge for many projects. Is there a way to streamline the process, both at
federal and municipal level? Finally- how to address the restricted access to
substation connection points, against a context of competing with other
technologies.



 * JULIÁN LÓPEZ
   
   CHEC
   Geothermal Project Coordinator

 * ELIANA LUCIA MEJIA TORO
   
   Servicio Geologico Colombiano
   Coordinator

 * SHABTAY MIZRAHI
   
   Ormat
   Director of Business Development & Sales - Latin America

 * LEONARDO TAMAYO
   
   Ministerio de Minas y Energía, Colombia
   Geothermal Coordinator

 * NANCY CATHERINE VIDAL CAMACHO
   
   Petroseismic Services | Colombian Geothermal Association (AGEOCOL)
   Director of New Business and Well Seismic Logging (VSP) Engineer | Vice
   President Moderator
   

6:30-8:00


GEOLAC 2024 COCKTAIL RECEPTION





Hosted by: 





INVITATION ONLY

7:00-10:00


MINISTERIAL DINNER





Hosted by: 






THURSDAY

December 5
8:00-8:15


REFRESHMENTS AND EXHIBITION





8:30-8:45


DAY TWO WELCOME





 * GABRIELA ELIZONDO
   
   The World Bank
   Practice Manager, Energy Sector, Latin America and Caribbean

8:45-9:00


CHAIRPERSON INTRODUCTION & PROJECT INNERSPACE GEOMAP





GeoMap is a collaboration between Project InnerSpace, Google, and more than 80
researchers working on behalf of Project InnerSpace. GeoMap unites over one
hundred layers of data from both the surface and subsurface. This session will
be a demonstration of the GeoMap tool with discussion on potential ways for
governments in the LATAM and Caribbean regions to contribute to GeoMap and use
it to inform their geothermal policies.



 * JACKSON MARSHALL GRIMES
   
   Project InnerSpace
   Director of Global Engagement

9:00-9:45


REGIONAL COOPERATION AND TECHNICAL COORDINATION FOR GEOTHERMAL DEVELOPMENT IN
COLOMBIA





Through the GeoH2Verde Triangular Cooperation Project, Colombia, Honduras, and
El Salvador emphasize the significance of regional cooperation and
inter-institutional collaboration to enhance the exchange of knowledge and
experiences in geothermal energy and green hydrogen in the framework of four
lines of action.



 * AIDA FLORES
   
   Hidrocarburos y Minas (DGEHM), El Salvador
   External Cooperation Manager, Dirección General de Energía

 * ELIANA LUCIA MEJIA TORO
   
   Servicio Geologico Colombiano
   Coordinator

 * EDVIN SALAS
   
   Secretaría de Energía (SEN), Honduras
   Renewable Energy Analyst

 * LEONARDO TAMAYO
   
   Ministerio de Minas y Energía, Colombia
   Geothermal Coordinator

9:45-10:45


GDF/TAF FORUM: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCE FOR GEOTHERMAL





One of the most significant funding sources for geothermal projects in Latin
America, the Geothermal Development Facility has operated since 2016, awarding
grants to thirty geothermal projects in the region. In this session, the Fund
Managers of the GDF will present a summary of activity with a comprehensive
report of the Facilities’ recent accomplishments and challenges. The GDF is an
active funding resource with demonstrated successes. The GDF is sponsored by the
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the
European Union through the Latin America Investment Facility through the KfW
Development Bank.



 * CHRIS MCCORMICK
   
   Geothermal Development Facility
   Chief Investment Officer

10:45-11:00


REFRESHMENTS





ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED

11:00-5:30


SITE VISIT TO THE AHUACHAPÁN GEOTHERMAL PLANT

ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIRED



11:00-11:45


SUBSURFACE TO SURFACE INTEGRATION: AN APPROACH TO IMPROVE VALUE ACROSS THE CHAIN





 * ANNETTE OTERO
   
   Baker Hughes
   Energy Transition Lead Corporate South America

11:45-12:30


GEOTHERMAL ENERGY FOR DATA CENTERS: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES





Against the backdrop of a global energy transition to net-zero emissions, rapid
adoption of Artificial Intelligence has driven large increases in data center
energy consumption with exponential near-term growth projections.  We will
explore the unique opportunities and challenges this presents to power grids,
and in particular the important solutions which geothermal technologies can
provide to the Latin American and Caribbean regions.



 * SIGFREDO FIGUEROA
   
   LaGeo
   Legal Advisor DGEHM and Board Member

 * JEFF WINICK
   
   U.S. Department of Energy
   Technology Manager, Data Modeling & Analysis, Geothermal Technologies Office

12:30-1:00


BEST PRACTICE FOR FIELD AND PLANT OPTIMIZATION, OPERATIONAL SAFETY AND SECURITY
AND PLANNING FOR VULNERABILITIES





Looking to past developments and challenges, we discuss best practice for field
and plant operations, both to maximize generation and ensure safety and
security. How to plan and prepare for vulnerabilities such as hurricanes or
volcanic activity? What tools are available and emerging for more effective
monitoring and response?



 * ADOLFO CASTILLO BOLAÑOS
   
   Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE)
   Coordinator, Geothermal Sources, Generation Division

1:00-2:00


CLOSING REMARKS, NETWORKING AND LUNCH





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