Tu Deh-Kah geothermal project receives funding from Canadian Government
Rig operations at the site of the Tu Deh-Kah geothermal project in British Columbia, Canada (source: Tu Deh-Kah geothermal)
Carlo Cariaga
25 Feb 2025
The Tu Deh-Kah geothermal project in British Columbia, Canada has received $1.2 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada.
The Tu Deh-Kah geothermal project by Fort Nelson First Nation (FNFN) in British Columbia, Canada has received $1.2 million in funding from the Government of Canada through Natural Resources Canada.
The Tu Deh-Kah geothermal project aims to develop a power plant with a capacity of 7 MWe with possibility of expansion to 15 MWe. The project is located about 14 kilometers southwest of Fort Nelson, at the site of the former Clarke Lake Gas field. It is expected to provide power for about 10,000 homes and create long-term economic benefits for FNFN and neighboring communities.
The project is 100% Indigenous-owned and will be first geothermal facility British Columbia and among the first in Canada. An update given in late 2024 indicated further production well drilling is planned towards a planned start of operations by 2027.
“This milestone reflects our Nation’s commitment to energy sovereignty, sustainable development, and Indigenous leadership in clean energy. Thank you to Natural Resources Canada for supporting our journey!” said Jim Hodgson, CEO of Deh Tai Limited, the economic development arm of FNFN.
The Tu Deh-Kah geothermal project is one of seven Indigenous-owned project that have received funding from Natural Resources Canada under the Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships (INRP) Program. The program aims to increase the economic participation of Indigenous communities and organizations in the development of natural resource projects that will increasingly be needed in the clean economy. A total of $6.2 million in investment were distributed across the seven projects.
Source: Government of Canada
