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International Geothermal Conference, Reykjavík, Sept. 2003 Session #2 Contribution of UNU/GTP training to geothermal development in Central America – Mexico Luz Antonina Barrios Martínez Ingeniería de Reservorios - Gerencia de Producción LaGeo S.A. de C.V. El Salvador, Central America Abstract The Geothermal Training Programme of the United Nations University (UNU/GTP), operated with great success at the National Energy Authority of Iceland (Orkustofnun), has offered over the past 25 years, a geothermal training programme to all the Central American countries and Mexico. Of the 44 UNU/GTP Fellows trained, 31 or 70% are still active in the geothermal industry. El Salvador and Costa Rica have the highest retention with 16 and 9 active Fellows, respectively. Around 10% occupy leading positions in governmental institutions, and all have contributed significantly to domestic geothermal industries and the energy sector. UNU/GTP Fellows are leading specialists, have stepped out of traditional boundaries as implementers of know-how, and have assumed roles in the development and implementation of new geothermal practices and technologies in their home countries. UNU/GTP Fellows not only transfer knowledge acquired in their respective training courses, and implement their learning in geothermal resource development, but have also been able to successfully share best industry practices through the UNU/GTP Fellows network. Additionally, Fellows successfully collaborate with third parties, research institutions, and consultants, contributing to the region’s success in attracting international investors in the geothermal energy sector. Keywords: United Nations University, Geothermal Training Programme, Central America, Mexico, Geothermal Utilization. 1 Introduction Over the past 25 years, geothermal energy development in Central America and Mexico has substantially increased due to the world’s recent emphasis on the sustainable development of energy with clean resources. Nevertheless, this progress could not have been possible without the competent training of regional geothermal experts through the UN University (UNU). During those years, geothermal resources were explored and developed which resulted in the construction of numerous geothermal power projects. For example, in El Salvador alone, the contribution of electricity generated from geothermal resources increased from 14% to some 22% by the year 2002. The continued success of the utilization of geothermal energy sources depends not only on public and private investments and the presence of geothermal resources, but also on development of knowledge and skills required for the successful development of a geothermal industry. The training made available to Central American countries and Mexico, by the United Nations and countries with a long tradition of geothermal energy utilization such as Iceland, New Zealand, Japan, and Italy, has greatly contributed to the growing importance of geothermal energy sources, not only in terms of power generation, but also in terms of sustainable development of domestic renewable resources. The Geothermal Training Programme continues to develop technical specialists in each of the relevant disciplines for geothermal resource utilization, with priority given to candidates from countries where geothermal exploration and development has S02 Paper002 Page 11PDF Image | geothermal development in Central America
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