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      <title><![CDATA[2026 Taiwan International Geothermal Conference: Linking Next-Generation Technology, Moving Towards Scalable Development]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Hosted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), the 4th "2026 Taiwan International Geothermal Conference" (2026 TIGC) opened on March 26. In his opening remarks, Vice Minister of Economic Affairs Chien-hsin Lai emphasized that the MOEA will be committed to developing geothermal energy with the advantages of being a local resource and providing a "stable supply." He also invited international experts to focus their discussions and propose solutions for the specific challenges faced by Taiwan's geothermal generation, aiming to develop Taiwan's geothermal energy and strengthen national energy resilience.

Vice Minister Lai stated that conflicts in the Middle East have affected the stability of energy supplies, and CPC Corporation has long implemented a diversified supply strategy for oil and natural gas. Amidst ongoing global changes, the government remains on top of the situation and is handling it with appropriate measures. Every year, the Energy Administration of the MOEA forecasts electricity demand over the next decade, and the power development progress planned by Taipower shows that supply exceeds future demand. The Administration also continues to strengthen power stability and resilience, moving toward the national vision of carbon reduction. Since coming into office, President Lai has declared the "Second Energy Transition," actively promoting various renewable energy policies to provide sustainable green energy and achieve Taiwan's 2050 net-zero emissions goal. Especially as Taiwan is a vital link in the global AI supply chain, geothermal energy plays a key role in green energy supply.

The MOEA stated that Taiwan possesses massive potential and advantages for geothermal development. To accelerate promotion, the MOEA has launched numerous measures ranging from early-stage exploration to subsequent development to achieve de-risking while balancing environmental protection. These include providing demonstration incentive grants and conducting the central government geothermal investment selection process later this year.

The Energy Administration explained that this "2026 Taiwan International Geothermal Conference" hosted by the MOEA has invited over 700 domestic and international experts and industry leaders from more than 10 countries, including the United States, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, Iceland, Denmark, and Italy, making it the largest-scale event in recent years. By providing an international exchange platform to share geothermal technology and practical experience, it is hoped that experts from around the world will take this opportunity to exchange ideas and provide valuable suggestions to promote Taiwan's geothermal development.

The core of this conference focuses on "Next-Generation Geothermal Technologies", including international experience sharing on Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), Advanced Geothermal Systems (AGS) and Supercritical Geothermal Systems (SGS). Experts from various countries, the state-owned CPC Corporation, and the Geological Survey and Mining Management Agency (GSMMA) have been invited to engage in in-depth dialogues on geothermal exploration and drilling decisions under Taiwan's specific geological environment. The conference also highlights Taiwan's introduction of more efficient exploration techniques and high-temperature resistant sensing technologies to reduce development risks and shorten development timelines.

The Energy Administration mentioned that a "Geothermal Technology and Solutions Exhibition" is being held concurrently at the venue, which has invited leading geothermal developers, engineering firms, and precision drilling equipment manufacturers from home and abroad, and offers a technical matchmaking platform for domestic and international vendors.

The Energy Administration also emphasized that the success of geothermal development depends not only on technological breakthroughs but also often on mutual prosperity with local communities. Therefore, this conference has specially invited the Council of Indigenous Peoples to give a keynote presentation on "The Role of Indigenous Peoples and Collaborative Visions in Advancing Geothermal Development within the Energy Transition", emphasizing the importance of establishing a sound benefit-sharing mechanism and giving concrete suggestions.

On the second day of the conference (the 27th), professional workshops will be held on three major themes: "Elements of Drilling Team", "Geothermal Power Plant Engineering Planning" and "Geothermal Power Plant Operations." The workshops welcome participants from all sectors and hopes to inspire developers for breakthroughs in geothermal generation. The Energy Administration also hopes that this conference will serve as an exchange platform-through deep cooperation with experienced international partners, Taiwan looks forward to jointly creating a geothermal power generation model that prospers with the local community, enhances industrial competitiveness, and moves toward the sustainable goal of net-zero emissions.

Spokesperson:
Mr. Chung-Hsien Chen, Deputy Director General , Energy Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs
Tel: +886-2-2775-7700 / +886-919-998-339
Email: ctchen2@moeaea.gov.tw

Contact Person:
Ms. Hsiu-fen Tsai, Director, Energy Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs
Tel: +886-2-2775-7730
Email: hftsai@moeaea.gov.tw]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MOEA Holds Zonal Development Selection Briefing, Aims to Complete Allocation by Year-End]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) held another briefing today (February 26) on the draft selection mechanism for the Phase 3 Zonal Development of Offshore Wind Power, presenting the revised framework to stakeholders. The draft outlines the review focus and scoring principles for various performance capability criteria.

Under the revised proposal, the incentive mechanism will consolidate three elements, including early completion and grid connection, local industrial and economic benefits, and energy resilience. Projects are eligible to receive up to five years of extended power sales period as an incentive. In addition, the purchase price for surplus green electricity will be set at NTD 2.29 per kWh, based on Taipower's average avoided cost.

The current round also introduces a capacity expansion mechanism, allowing selected wind farms to expand their allocated capacity by up to 50% of the originally awarded capacity, depending on their evaluation ranking.

The MOEA stated that the revised draft incorporates feedback received during the previous briefing. The objective is to further clarify the content of the draft selection mechanism so that developers can better evaluate the framework and prepare for the selection process. Stakeholders are invited to submit written comments to the Ministry by March 5, and the MOEA aims to formally announce the mechanism in the first quarter of 2026.

For the Round 3 of Zonal Development selection, developers will be evaluated based on their performance capabilities. The scoring criteria include developer track record (35 points), financial capability (30 points), and project execution capability (35 points). Within the project execution capability category, the assessment covers project implementation readiness (15 points), ESG planning (15 points), including local industrial and economic benefits, environmental sustainability, and corporate social responsibility, and energy resilience (5 points). The Energy Administration (EA) under the MOEA emphasized that developers must provide comprehensive explanations and planning regarding their track record, financial capability, and project execution capability, stressing that participation in the selection process goes beyond a purely paper-based evaluation.

The EA stated that, in addition to assessing developers' domestic and international track records, the evaluation criteria will also cover developers' past contract performance records. Scoring will consider the progress made in obtaining key approvals and documentation, such as the preparatory permit for the electricity enterprise establishment and underwater cultural heritage survey documents for the wind farm project.

Moreover, local industrial and economic benefits (10 points) and energy resilience (5 points) will be evaluated based on the wind farm capacity and the corresponding investment amounts. Taking a 500 MW wind farm as an example, a project may receive 5 points under the local industrial and economic benefits category if the committed amount reaches NTD 20 billion, and the full 10 points if it reaches NTD 30 billion. For the energy resilience category, 2 points may be awarded if the committed amount reaches NTD 1.6 billion, and the full 5 points if it reaches NTD 2.5 billion.

Additional criteria include environmental sustainability (3 points) and corporate social responsibility (2 points), which will be evaluated based on principles such as the adoption of recyclable blades, compliance with fisheries liaison guidelines, and the planning of social responsibility measures by developers and their supply chains. In essence, the mechanism emphasizes quality over quantity and aims to encourage capable teams with strong execution capabilities.

The EA further noted that, under the newly introduced incentive mechanism in this round, the items of early completion and grid connection, local industrial and economic benefits, and energy resilience will be combined for calculation. Wind farm projects may receive up to five years of extended power sales period as an incentive.

Another newly introduced capacity expansion mechanism will grant selected wind farms eligibility to expand their capacity based on their evaluation ranking. The expanded capacity may reach up to 50% of the originally allocated capacity, and such expansion must be completed and connected to the grid by the end of 2031.

Lastly, the EA stated that the total capacity of 3.6 GW allocated in this round will, in principle, be distributed based on existing available sea areas. The MOEA also expressed appreciation for the constructive suggestions provided by stakeholders regarding offshore wind development policies and the selection mechanism. Taking these inputs into account, the MOEA has refined and optimized the proposed mechanism.

The selection mechanism is expected to be formally announced in the first quarter of 2026, with the goal of completing the capacity allocation process by the end of 2026. Through stable and predictable policy planning, the government aims to create a favorable environment for green power development, attract continued international investment in Taiwan, and ensure the timely achievement of renewable energy policy targets.

Spokesperson for Energy Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs: Deputy Director General, Chung-Hsien Chen
Phone Number: 02-2775-7770, 0919-998-339
Email: ctchen2@moeaea.gov.tw

Business Contact: Director, Ju-Ming Cheng
Contact Phone Number: 02-2775-7778, 0952-279-720
Email Address: jmcheng@moeaea.gov.tw]]></description>
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