EGS, Inc. Contracted By Government of Montserrat for Geothermal...

EGS, Inc. Contracted By Government of Montserrat for Geothermal Exploration Studies
Monday, May 04, 2009 6:52 AM

(Source: Business Wire) EGS, Inc., specialists in green fields and geological exploration with an emphasis on the evaluation of renewable energy resources, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract to perform geothermal exploration studies on the island of Montserrat in the Caribbean. Led by Chief Geologist Paul Brophy, EGS, Inc. is a subsidiary of ThermaSource LLC, one of the fastest growing providers of drilling, engineering and consulting services to the geothermal energy sector. EGS, Inc. is also currently working with the Government of Nevis, an island approximately 35 miles southeast of Montserrat, providing technical consulting services for the development of the geothermal potential on that island.

"The government of Montserrat is looking to take advantage of its volcanic origins by developing the geothermal potential for a green and renewable energy source," said Brophy. "A reliable energy resource will also help with the economic redevelopment of the island."