Large scale energy infrastructure projects require significant up-front investment and usually carry a considerable amount of risk. How the projects are financed plays a key role in the success of the project and future scalability. Geothermal is no different than the Oil and Gas industry, solar, wind, hydrogen you name it - a lot of money will be needed but will need to be efficiently and effectively deployed to achieve the desired outcome for all stakeholders. I sit down with Amanda Lonsdale at Magnitude Global Finance to talk about the nuances in financing large scale projects, available instruments to mitigate risk, and hurdles still to overcome. 

Magnitude Global Finance 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/magnitude-global-finance/

Amanda Lonsdale 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-lonsdale-390749/

Amanda's Book Recommendation

Creating Climate Wealth by Jigar Shah 

CORE Knowledge

https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermal

Nick Cestari

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

World Geothermal Energy Day 2024 - CORE Knowledge got to be a part by helping to raise awareness, be a voice and spread educational content around geothermal and what roles it can play in the energy ecosystem of today and tomorrow. 

I sit down with Jason Fisher from Blue Spark and Peter Duncan from Microseismic to cover a variety of topics from why they love geothermal to how it has changed the way we look at decarbonizing the globe. 

Blue Spark 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluesparkenergy/

Jason Fisher 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/geothermal-fisher/

Microseismic

https://www.linkedin.com/company/microseismicinc/posts/?feedView=all

Peter Duncan 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermduncan/

CORE Knowledge

https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermal

Nick Cestari 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

Gallant

https://www.linkedin.com/company/gallantculture/posts/?feedView=all

Today's episode brings a perspective from a company that gets to be a part of a myriad of geothermal projects all across the globe. Steam Geothermal, an owner's engineering consultancy specializes in simply coming in alongside the developer to fill gaps where their expertise is lacking on top of being a voice for the geothermal sector around the world. We sit down with William Thompson, Strategic Development Director at Steam about how he got lured into geothermal, helped with a complete rebrand and now how he is leading Steam's efforts in championing geothermal plus aiding in developing truly transformational projects. 

Steam Geothermal 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/steam-geothermal/posts/?feedView=all

William Thompson 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/twilliamthompson/

William's Book recommendation

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

CORE Knowledge

https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermal

Nick Cestari 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

Australia is no stranger to natural resources; they are a powerhouse in the mining and petroleum industry and now are a burgeoning developer in the renewable energy space.  With energy security and sustainability top of mind for many in today's world, Australia is tackling this by exploring all potential solutions. One, however, may just hold the golden ticket for them once again to become a powerhouse - geothermal. Come, listen into my conversation with Adam Stepanoff of Whitebark Energy Ltd., a leader in the space, with some of the first and largest permitted areas for geothermal exploration and development to learn about some of the hurdles and opportunities the country faces. 

Adam Stepanoff 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-stepanoff-70267265/

Whitebark Energy Ltd. 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/whitebark-energy-limited/posts/?feedView=all

Adam's Book Recommendation 

The Courtneys of Africa by Wilbur Smith 

CORE Knowledge 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermal/?viewAsMember=true

Nick Cestari 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

When designing and developing a project, it is important to consider the full generation life cycle in order to incorporate efficiencies, cost savings, safety measures, inclusivity, and so much more. In the case of geothermal, it allows for innovative thinking around how to incorporate a mindset of circular economy benefits and engaging with the local community to ensure mutual benefit. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Greg Thompson, the acting CEO at the time of the interview at MB Century and the Director of International BD, Robert Mandjes to discuss the rich history of MB Century and how they are innovating and continuing to lead in the design and development of various energy projects across New Zealand. 

MB Century 

https://www.mbcentury.com/

Robert Mandjes

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertmandjes/

Greg Thompson 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-thompson-5173831a/

CORE Knowledge

https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermal

Nick Cestari 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

Often times in the midst of forging a new path, discovering a new breakthrough technology, or simply applying a new technique or theory it is hard to think about what the future might hold. In this case, Devon Energy was pioneering the deployment of fiberoptic cables permanently downhole to help analyze many facets of their operations and now in the heat of the energy transition, they have teamed up with a leading geothermal energy developer, Fervo Energy to yet again forge a new path. Come join the riveting coversation with Kyle Haustveit, Manager of Devon Energy Ventures as we discuss how the past is helping lead the way for the future and how Devon is playing a role. 

Kyle Haustveit 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-haustveit/

Devon Energy 

https://www.devonenergy.com/

Kyle's Book recommendation

The War below and Elon Musk by Walter Issacson 

CORE Knowledge 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermal

Nick Cestari 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

Always been interested in learning more about the circular economy? How does geothermal fit in? Can we create a truly self-sustaining ecosystem? Come listen in to my conversation with Helga Johannsdottir, Manager of Business Development at ON Power Iceland where we talk about their geothermal park and how they are creating a circular economy. Their model is not isolated to just Iceland and their hope as well as mine is that they can be an example for many others to create something similar. 

Helga Johannsdottir

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hkjohannsdottir/

ON Power 

https://www.on.is/

Helga's Book Recommendation 

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

CORE Knowledge 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermal/?viewAsMember=true

Nick Cestari 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

Curious to learn more about Exergy and their innovative ORC design? Well, first listen to this great episode where we delve into just that, but also go and check out their website or reach out to either Luca! 

Exergy ORC

https://www.exergy-orc.com/

Luca Pozzoni

https://www.linkedin.com/in/luca-pozzoni-63739316/

Luca Vanini

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaniniluca/

CORE Knowledge 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermal

Nick Cestari 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

There will always be the doubters who say that something is impossible and will never be achieved or realized. To people like Steve and John of Hephae Energy, it is music to their ears, a challenge accepted to go beyond where anyone has before. That is what they are doing for the geothermal industry in developing rotary steerable and MWD tools that can operate precisely downhole at temperatures well above 175 degrees C. 

Hephae Energy 

https://www.hephaeet.com/

Steve Krase

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevekrase/

CORE Knowledge

https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermal/?viewAsMember=true

Nick Cestari 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

Iceland Drilling has been drilling geothermal wells for many years now, and is even taking their skillset and knowledge abroad to help in accessing this immense resource of heat beneath our feet. This episode talks all about the past, present, and future of the geothermal industry, Iceland Drilling and its role in that, as well as how we can look to continually advance and learn. 

Iceland Drilling 

https://www.jardboranir.is/

Sveinn Hannesson 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sveinn-hannesson-604b184/

Daniel Drader

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-d-01730b44/

CORE Knowledge

https://www.linkedin.com/company/75072170/admin/feed/posts/

Nick Cestari 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/