Nevis Hosting Global Geothermal Energy Conference
                                       

Steam releasing at a Geothermal site in Nevis

(CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS- MONDAY, October 6th, 2008) Nevis will be the venue of an International Geothermal Conference, which takes place at the prestigious Four Seasons Resort on November 7th, 2008.
 
Hosted by the Nevis Island Administration, the Conference will attract geothermal experts from the international community and have as its theme: “Nevis Taking Leadership in Renewable Energy Development in the OECS'.
 
The conference is designed for all persons with an interest in renewable energy systems, including policymakers, regulators, environmental consultants, property developers and contractors.
 
Topics to be discussed will include: Challenges and Solutions for the Energy Sector and Renewable Energy, The Legal Framework for Renewable and Geothermal Development in The OECS (The Nevis Case); Geothermal Development in Iceland and Geothermal Exploration and Development(The Nevis Model).
 
To register for the Conference, persons may contact Permanent Secretary, Mr. Ernie Stapleton, via email at planningministry@yahoo.com or by telephone at 869-469-5521 ext 2176.
 
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