Copahue volcano in Argentina. (Image credit: Birgit Junk on Flickr)

Copahue, otherwise known for a popular resort with thermal springs, may soon also become known for a geothermal power plant nearby. The area is about 370 km northwest of the Neuquen, the provincial capital, and the site for the new geothermal project, a mine, is another 10 km away, residing on an altitude of about 2000 meters.

Project specification and bid terms are available from May 28 for about USD 6700 from the province's office in Buenos Aires. All bids submitted will be opened on July 13 this year. The total investment is estimated at about USD 60 million.

Argentina has significant geothermal potential, mostly along the hude Andes mountain range, on the western border of the country.