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The status recorded for “Puna Geothermal Venture Expansion” is Proposed.

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Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Puna Geothermal Venture Expansion”: EPCs/contractors (Ormat Technologies).

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This Taiyo project page references Civil Beat along with the original URL (https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/longtime-geothermal-critics-refuse-to-back-down-as-puna-plant-eyes-expansion/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Puna Geothermal Venture Expansion

Sector: Geothermal • Location: Pahoa, Hawaii, United States

Source: Civil Beat

Project

Proposed

Puna Geothermal Venture is seeking state approval to expand its geothermal energy production from 38 to 46 megawatts, with plans to install new equipment and significantly boost energy output. The expansion has faced criticism from local residents concerned about health, safety, and cultural impacts.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Geothermal, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location: Pahoa, Hawaii, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Civil Beat

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The project “Puna Geothermal Venture Expansion” is an infrastructure initiative in the Geothermal sector, located in Pahoa, Hawaii, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Civil Beat.

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Original status	Proposed
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	Puna Geothermal Venture is seeking state approval to expand its geothermal energy production from 38 to 46 megawatts, with plans to install new equipment and significantly boost energy output. The expansion has faced criticism from local residents concerned about health, safety, and cultural impacts.
Original sector	Energy

Location

Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Hawaii
City	Pahoa

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Source	Civil Beat
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Record type	Project
Sector	Geothermal, Power Generation (CCGT)
Article published date	2025-03-20

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