Alaska’s Mount Spurr and Mount Augustine are two active stratovolcanoes closely monitored by the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO). Despite their geothermal potential, these volcanoes have yet to be fully explored or utilised for energy production.
Geothermal energy is generated by harnessing the heat produced by volcanic activity, and it has the potential to provide a clean and sustainable source of electricity. Unlike other renewable energy sources, geothermal energy can provide 24/7 baseload energy, making it a reliable option regardless of weather conditions or time of day.
To tap into this potential, GeoAlaska has partnered with Ignis Energy to explore and generate reliable, carbon-zero baseload energy that is sustainably produced and sensitive to local ESG policies and practices. This partnership, announced in March 2023, will focus on developing geothermal resources in Alaska, including those at Mount Spurr and Mount Augustine, which currently contribute little or nothing to the state’s energy mix.
By harnessing the power of these volcanoes, GeoAlaska and Ignis Energy, supported by global energy service company GEOLOG, aim to provide a reliable and sustainable source of energy for Alaska’s future.
Further information at ignisenergy.com
