Public input sought for planned Diamond Flat geothermal project, Nevada
McGuinnes Hills geothermal plant, Nevada (source: Ormat)
Alexander Richter
6 Mar 2022
BLM has sought public input for the planned Diamond Flat geothermal power project by Ormat in Churchill County, Nevada.
In a release last week, the Nevada Bureau of Land Management, Stillwater Field Office announces having initiated a 30-day scoping period for public input on the Diamond Flat geothermal exploration project proposed by Ormat Nevada, Inc. Public input will be used in the development of an environmental analysis. Currently, agency staff and contractors are collecting baseline information. This includes seeking information and identifying historic properties in or near the project area. Public comments will be accepted March 1 through March 30, 2022.
The site is located approximately 20 miles south of Fallon, Nevada, in Churchill County. According to the proposed exploration program, Ormat would complete up to 33 shallow direct push holes and up to four temperature gradient wells to better outline the extent of the local geothermal resource. Based on the outcome of these initial exploration efforts, Ormat would drill up to 19 geothermal exploration wells to confirm the presence of an economical geothermal resource within the proposed project area.
“BLM encourages the public to participate during external scoping by submitting additional information and comments to better inform the environmental and decision processes for this project,” said Stillwater Field Manager, Jake Vialpando.
Comments can be submitted by mail to BLM Carson City District, Attn: Melanie Hornsby, 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, NV 89703 or faxed to 775-885-6147.
For additional information regarding the project and to submit comments online go to https://go.usa.gov/xz2ZY If your should have any questions, or computer access issues, contact Melanie Hornsby at mhornsby@blm.gov.
Source: BLM
