Request for Membership
In order to formally request membership to the IPGT and SC, a country should submit a letter [with supporting documentation] from the appropriate government agency to the Secretariat outlining how it meets the membership criteria outlined below and what tangible benefit it would add to the IPGT. An interested country should also be prepared to cooperate with the SC and Secretariat to provide additional information or documentation as necessary on its geothermal activities and policies.
A complete application packet should include, along with a letter of intent, documentation attesting to active (1) government and (2) private-sector involvement in advanced geothermal technologies. Additionally, the country should attach an assertion of its willingness to share information with the other IPGT member countries. The SC will use the application packet to evaluate the contribution that an applicant can be expected to make to the IPGT and to ensure sufficient involvement in the geothermal sector. Please tailor contributions to these criteria.
Please specify the type of R&D and specific projects, either underway or planned, in your country. Provide as much information as possible, including: detailed project description; investment sources and amounts; involved parties and industry partners; timeline; and the current status and stage of each project.
Information should also be included on: the nature and monetary value of government support for geothermal technologies; a description of the agencies involved in geothermal development in the country; the leasing procedures; relevant policy initiatives; any applicable incentives (and their longevity); geothermal education support and initiatives; and the cost of electricity (commercial, residential and industrial).
Additionally, please provide information on ongoing conventional and advanced geothermal activities including (all that are applicable): MW produced; site name and location; stage of development (if not completed); number of wells; well depth; well temperature; flow rate; reservoir capacity; formation details; type of technology (and brand) used; power plant type; current capacity and plan for expansion.
Finally, describe the landscape of the geothermal industry and support industries in your country. Include the number of companies involved; whether they are publicly traded and how long they’ve been in existence; the level of investment; and a description of the relationship between government and industry.
If invited to become a member, a country will appoint a delegation to represent it at SC meetings. This delegation should consist of a representative from government, and a representative from a company or private-sector entity nominated by the country.
Member countries’ delegations are expected to participate in all SC meetings, and member countries must participate in a substantive way in the projects and activities of the IPGT.
At in-person meetings twice a year the SC considers potential new members and discusses whether the IPGT should expand. That said, the IPGT will be extremely open about who can participate in the projects. Membership to the official Partnership is not necessary to participate in its projects.
Requests for membership may be mailed to:
IPGT Secretariat
U.S. Department of Energy
Geothermal Technologies Program-EE-2C
1000 Independence Ave, S.W.
Washington DC, 20585
USA
Phone: +1 202-287-1845