News
Imperial County backs USG Quarry expansion to protect hundreds of local jobs
11+ hour, 27+ min ago (348+ words) EL CENTRO " The Imperial County Board of Supervisors approved a letter to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on Tuesday, May 19, regarding the United States Gypsum Company Plaster City Quarry Expansion and Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement. USG specializes…...
Imperial Valley backs major Colorado River Pact to stave off reservoir collapse
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (530+ words) The Colorado River flows past Laughlin, Nevada, left, and Bullhead City, Arizona, on May 12, 2023. IMPERIAL " As the Colorado River's vital reservoirs teeter at historic lows, the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) signaled its support Friday for a massive, multi-state rescue plan designed…...
Geothermal power to fuel at boom: CTR and Baker Hughes partner on 500 MW California project
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (311+ words) IMPERIAL COUNTY " Two industry leaders are joining forces to harness geothermal energy from California's Salton Sea region. Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR) and energy technology company Baker Hughes have finalized agreements to develop a 500-megawatt (MW) geothermal power project in Imperial…...
CTR's Hell's Kitchen project earns FAST-41 status, advancing U. S. energy and critical mineral security
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (400+ words) Controlled Thermal Resources" (CTR) Hell"s Kitchen Critical Minerals and Power Project has been officially designated as a FAST-41 Covered Project, marking a significant milestone in the push for domestic energy security and critical mineral independence. The designation, announced Tuesday…...