Geothermal sector training needs in Latin America

Abstract

A methodology for assessing human capacity needs in the geothermal sector is presented based on the number of professionals working in the sector, installed electricity generation capacity and thermal energy produced. The methodology is applied to Latin America and training needs scenarios are presented. Growth projections made in 2012 are estimated to call for the addition of close to 300 experts with university degrees to the sector in coming years. Human capacity additions due to workforce turnover outweigh capacity additions due to new projects, which suggests a need for sustained regional training opportunities going forward.