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GRC announces 2017 Geothermal Amateur Photo Contest

GRC announces 2017 Geothermal Amateur Photo Contest Screenshot of a few of this year's entries to the GRC photo contest 2016
Alexander Richter 10 Apr 2017

The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is seeking entries for its annual Geothermal Amateur Photo Contest with a deadline of August 18, 2017 - winners will be announced during the GRC Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, October 2017.

The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is pleased to announce this year’s Amateur Photo Contest. The purpose of the contest is to showcase quality photography featuring geothermal energy around the world.

The winners will be announced at the GRC Annual Meeting & GEA GeoExpo+ being held in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA from October 1-4. The theme for this year’s meeting is “Geothermal Energy: The Power to Do More”.

The first place winner will receive $150, second place – $100, and third place – $75. Honorable Mention photos will receive certificates.

Photographs on any subject related to geothermal energy can be submitted such as geothermal energy production, Enhanced Geothermal systems (EGS), direct use and geothermal heat pumps. These can include photos of well testing, drilling, operation of geothermal equipment, newly developed equipment, or plant operation, construction of a geothermal plant or plant site, and geological areas or surface manifestations (holding potential for geothermal exploration or development).

More information on the GRC Amateur Photo Contest, including a submission form, can be found on the GRC website (http://www.geothermal.org). The deadline for submissions is August 18, 2017.

Source: GRC via PR Web