Originally published at Montara Energy Ventures.

Steam Flow Test at Polaris’ San Jacinto-Tizate Project

Toronto’s Polaris Geothermal (TSX: GEO) announced yesterday that it signed a deal with Iceland’s Exorka International to develop and operate projects in Nicaragua.

The two companies plan to swap units, shares and warrants as part of a deal granting Exorka the exclusive right to supply a generation plant and related equipment to Polaris Geothermal until June 30, 2009.

Under the deal, Exorka will supply a turn-key Kalina power plant proposal to Polaris for a power project near Leon, Nicaragua, by January 15, 2008, with an agreement to negotiate in good faith the terms for the plant.

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Originally published at Montara Energy Ventures.

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(MARKET WIRE)–Sep 19, 2007 — Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. (“NGP”) (CDNX:NGP.V – News)(OTC BB:NGLPF.OB – News), today announced Well 23-14, completed to a depth of 3415 feet (1041 metres), intersected a geothermal production zone similar to that intersected in Well 26A-14.

GeothermEx, Inc. stated that the “…rig test has indicated that the well is a prolific producer.”

On September 15, 2007, Well 23-14 flowed geothermal fluid under its own pressure at a post flash rate of 1865 gallons/minute (118 litres/sec) and a well head pressure of 78 psig (538kPa). A static temperature survey on September 16, 2007 showed a maximum downhole temperature of 374 degreesF (190 degreesC). Preparations are underway for longer term testing with results expected in two weeks’ time.

Meanwhile, Well 38-14, which has been shut in for eight weeks, has heated up to a maximum temperature of 355 degrees F (179 degrees C) at a depth of 2657 feet (810 metres) and the shut in wellhead pressure has increased to 150 psi (1035 kPa). The results indicate that Well 38-14 may also have a connection with the reservoir intersected in Wells 26A-14 and 23-14. However, geothermal fluid flow is currently restricted. Further assessment of 38-14 is planned.

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They’ve got heat, they’ve got pressure, and they’ve got flow. Congratulations Nevada Geothermal, you’re well along the way to making the power plant a reality.

Commentary by Jack Cafferty via CNN:

Don’t kid yourself: The No. 1 priority of any politician is being re-elected.

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The immunity these people have crafted for themselves over time allows them freedom to pursue their own agendas at the expense of yours. No term limits, no independent ethics oversight, and campaign finance laws that invite corruption. What do they care if you don’t like the way they run the country? There isn’t a hell of a lot you can do about it. And they know it. And they take full advantage of it.

So don’t kid yourself as we roll toward the next election, no matter how much change we think we’re voting for, the odds are that you and I will continue to lose.

As stated earlier on this blog today, what we have is a culture of corruption. The results shouldn’t be surprising…Cafferty hits the nail on the head in his commentary.

Northwestern’s QB Bacher

This Saturday, September 22nd, the Northwestern Wildcats travel to Ohio Stadium in Columbus to battle the mighty Buckeyes. This marks the 4th game of the season and the last in the YAWN series (Youngstown State, Akron, Washington, and Northwestern.) A detailed technical preview of the game with data, records, statistics, lineups, etc is available at Bucknuts.

Northwestern started off at 2-0 with victories over Northeastern and Nevada (in the last seconds) and had something of a let down last weekend with a loss to Duke in the final seconds, yes, that’s the same Duke that was carrying the nation’s longest loss streak. Offense hasn’t been a problem thus far for the Wildcats, they’ve averaged 451 yards and 27 points per game over that same stretch. The defense has been stout surrendering only 17 points per game, but allowing 366 yards per game. Second year coach Pat Fitzgerald is working to improve the performance level, but there’s still some work to do.

Northwestern runs the spread offense and will rack up some yards between the 20’s during this game. Wildcat QB Bacher is a player, RB Tyrell Sutton has been out with an injury, and the rest of the supporting cast is just that, a supporting cast. Considering how the Ohio State defense has been playing (giving up 7 points per game) it’s going to be a long afternoon for the NU. The Buckeye offense had a coming out party at Washington last week and is averaging 420 yards and 30 points per game. Look for that trend to continue Saturday afternoon.

How it’s going to play out, I think this might be close for a quarter, but while first team is playing first team, it’s tough to see the Wildcats making much hay on either side of the ball. I think this one is over early as the Buckeyes start fast and won’t relent during the game. Barring a turnover fest on the Buckeye side, I see a final score in the neighborhood of 44-0 with contributions from the defense, special teams, and offense. The spread at this time is 22 points with the Bucks as favorites, I say they cover and win comfortably at home.

As has been the case this season, I’ll post a review after the game to see just how wrong this prediction was. GO BUCKS!

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