Geothermal Energy Utilization

Associated with Oil & Gas Development

June 12 – 13, 2007

           Southern Methodist University

Dallas, Texas

Paul A. Thomsen is the Public Policy Manager, for ORMAT.

Mr. Thomsen manages Ormat’s federal, state and local legislative programs.    He serves as Ormat’s principal liaison with organizations and advocacy groups involved in renewable energy sector.

Mr. Thomsen received his Bachelors and Masters of Public Administration degrees from the University of Nevada Reno. Before coming to Ormat Mr. Thomsen worked for United States Senator Richard Bryan, and United States Senator and Democratic Leader Harry Reid, where Mr. Thomsen handled public lands and energy issues. Most recently Paul worked as the Public Policy Manager for the law firm of Lionel Sawyer and Collins.

Contact Information:   pthomsen@ormat.com

                                  775-356-9029