Reykjavik Geothermal CEO, Mr Gudmundur Thoroddsson, was invited to speak at The Ethiopia Summit held by the Economist on “Driving continued growth” in Addis Ababa 28-29 October, 2015.
RG Chief Executive Officer Mr Gudmundur Thoroddsson attended and represented the company at the United Nations seventh Climate Week held 21-28 September 2015 in New York City. The Climate Week NYC brings together influential global figures and new voices from the worlds of business, government and society who are leading the low carbon transition. The Climate Week has become the home to events, activities and high-profile meetings across NYC.
Reykjavik Geothermal was one of the sponsors of the Arctic Circle Assembly held in Reykjavik, 15-18 October, 2015. The Arctic Circle is designed to increase participation in Arctic dialogue and strengthen the international focus on the future of the Arctic.
Mr Thorleifur Finnsson, the French speaking Managing Director and Head of Project Development at Reykjavik Geothermal, was invited to introduce Reykjavik Geothermal to the French Minister for Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, Ms Marie-Ségolène Royal on 28 July 2015. Ms Royal visited Iceland in an official capacity at the invitation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland and the Minister for Industry. During her visit Ms. Royal also met with the Icelandic President Mr Olafur Ragnar Grimsson.
MexxusRG, a Mexican company specialized in geothermal development, obtains the first exploration permit endorsed by SENER (Energy Commission) awarded to a private company. MexxusRG is a joint venture formed by Mexxus Drilling International (Mexxus), a Mexican based drilling company, and Reykjavik Geothermal (RG), an Icelandic based geothermal power Development Company. Both companies have been working together for several years in the state of Nayarit near the Ceboruco volcano completing scientific studies and feasibility work.
Addis Ababa July 27/2015 Ethiopian Electric Power and the Corbetti Geothermal Company have signed a Power Purchase Agreement for the first 500 megawatts.