Exhibit 10.4.2

                                     Ormesa

                    BLM License for Electric Power Plant Site

                                    CA 24678



                                  UNITED STATES
                           DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
                            BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
                                  STATE OFFICE
                         E-2845 Federal Office Building
                                2800 Cottage Way
                          Sacramento, California 95825

                                                           Serial No. CACA 24678

                      LICENSE FOR ELECTRIC POWER PLANT SITE

                         UTILIZING GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES

This license, entered into on September 18, 1989, by the United States of
America, the Licensor, through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Ormesa
Geothermal, the Licensee, is hereby issued under the Geothermal Steam Act of
1970 (30 U.S.C. 1001-1025) and is subject to all applicable Federal, State, and
local laws and regulations including Title 43 CFR Group 3200.

SECTION 1. RIGHTS UNDER LICENSE

This license confers the right to construct, operate, and maintain a 10 MW
electric generating plant and related facilities or appurtenant structures in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this license, the approved plan of
utilization, and the applicable regulations, on those certain lands situated in
the County of Imperial, State of California,



described below excepting that prior to commencing any surface disturbance
activities allowed under this license, a permit to construct a utilization
facility shall be obtained from the authorized officer as required by 43 CFR
3250.6-1(b):

                  Geothermal Power Plant Site Land Description

     That portion of the Southeast one quarter of Section 6, Township 16
     South, Range 17 East, San Bernardino Meridian, County of Imperial;
     State of California, being more particularly described as follows:

     Beginning at Southeast corner of said Section 6:

     Thence along the East line of said Southeast one quarter Section 6
     North 00(0)06' 54" West 712.00 feet to a point;

     Thence leaving said East line North 89(0) 59' 18" West 33.00 feet to a
     point, said point being the true point of beginning;

     Thence continuing North 89(0)59' 18" West 890.80 feet to an angle
     point;

     Thence North 00(0)00' 00" East 552.75 feet to an angle point;

     Thence South 89(0)49' 44" East 382.80 feet to an angle point;

     Thence North 00(0)01' 00" West 86.96 feet to an angle point;

     Thence North 89(degree)55' 13" East 289.76 feet to an angle point;

     Thence South 00(degree)04' 47" East 66.00 feet to an angle point;

     Thence North 89(degree)55' 13" East 125.00 feet to the beginning of a
     tangent 92.08 foot radius curve concave Southwesterly;

     Thence Easterly and Southeasterly along said curve through a central
     angle of 89(0) 57' 53" an arc distance of 144.58 feet to a point, said
     point being 33.00 feet Westerly of the East line of of said Southeast
     one quarter of Section 6.

     Thence along a line parallel with and 33.00 feet Westerly of said East
     line South 00(0) 06' 54" East 481.44 feet to the true point of
     beginning.


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     Containing 11.93 acres, more or less.

This license is for a primary term of 30 years, with a preferential right of
renewal of such license under such terms and conditions as the Licensor may deem
appropriate, provided that the license may be terminated as provided in Section
7 hereof.

SECTION 2. OPERATIONS

     A.   License shall comply with the regulations of the Secretary of the
          Interior as set forth in 43 CFR Part 3250.

     B.   Licensee shall comply with the provisions of the operating regulations
          in 43 CFR Part 3260 and all orders issued pursuant thereto. Copies of
          the operating regulations may be obtained from the Authorized Officer.

     C.   Prior to commencement of any activities relating to plant operations,
          the Licensee shall file with the Authorized Officer a copy of any
          utility commission license or other Federal, State, or local license
          or permit incident to the operation of the facilities authorized
          herein.

     D.   Licensee shall allow inspection of the premises and operations by duly
          authorized representatives of the Department of the Interior or other
          Federal agency administering the lands and shall provide for the
          ingress or egress of government officers, and for users of the lands
          under authority of the United States.

     E.   Licensee hereby agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the United
          States, its officers, agents, employees, successors, or assigns from
          and against all claims,


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          demands, costs, losses, causes of action, damages, or liability of
          whatsoever kind or nature arising out of or resulting from the
          utilization of the property by the Licensee hereunder. The United
          States shall not be liable for any damages or injuries to persons or
          property in, or about, said premises from any cause other than the
          negligent acts or omissions of its officers, agents, or employees.

SECTION 3. RENTALS

The Licensee shall pay to the Licensor a rental of $1200.00 on or before the
date of issuance of the license and on each anniversary thereafter. Said rental
shall be reassessed at the discretion of the Authorized Officer at not less than
ten-year intervals beginning with the tenth year of the term of this license.

SECTION 4. BOND

The Licensee shall file with the Authorized Officer and shall maintain at all
times the bond required under the regulations to be furnished as a condition to
the issuance of this license in the amount established by the Licensor and to
furnish such additional bond or security as may be required by the Licensor upon
entry on the lands or after operations have begun.

SECTION 5. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE

This license is subject to the provisions of Executive Order No. 11246 of
September 24, 1965, as amended, which sets forth the nondiscrimination clauses.
A copy of this Order may be obtained from the Authorized Officer.

6.  ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS

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     A.   This license shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
          successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Any proposed transfer in
          whole or in part of any right, title, or interest in the licensed
          plant or facility or this license must be filed with the Authorized
          Officer. The application for transfer must be accompanied by the same
          showing of qualifications of the transferee as is required of the
          applicant, and must be supported by a stipulation that the assignee
          will comply with and must be bound by all the terms and conditions of
          this license. No transfer will be valid unless and until it is
          approved in writing by the Authorized Officer.

     B.   An application for approval of an assignment or transfer shall be
          accompanied by a nonrefundable fee as specified by the regulations at
          43 CFR 3250.8(b).

SECTION 7. TERMINATION AND RELINQUISHMENT

     A.   The Licensee may surrender this license by filing a written
          relinquishment, in triplicate, with the Authorized Officer. The
          relinquishment shall include a statement as to whether the land
          covered by the license has been disturbed and, if so, whether it has
          been restored as prescribed by the terms and conditions of the
          license. The relinquishment will not be accepted until the
          requirements for reclamation of the land have been met.

     B.   The license may be cancelled upon written order of the Authorized
          Officer for violation of the terms and conditions hereof, or of any of
          the regulations or


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          orders applicable hereto, subject to notice and a right of appeal as
          provided in the regulations.

     C.   Following relinquishment, expiration, or cancellation, the Licensee
          shall within one year following the termination of the license remove
          all structures, machinery, and other equipment from the above
          described lands, and restore the land in accordance with Section 7(D)
          of this license. Additional time may be granted by the Authorized
          Officer upon a showing of good cause by the Licensee. The bond
          required by this license shall not be released until the reclamation
          process has been completed to the satisfaction of the Authorized
          Officer.

     D.   Prior to the termination of bond liability and to the extent deemed
          necessary by the Licensor, the Licensee shall reclaim all surface
          disturbances as required, remove or cover all debris or solid waste,
          and, so far as possible, repair the offsite and onsite damage caused
          by its activity or activities incidental thereto, and return access
          roads or trails and the licensed lands to an acceptable condition,
          including the removal of structures, if required. The Authorized
          Officer shall prescribe the steps to be taken by the Licensee to
          protect the surface and the environment and for the restoration of the
          licensed lands and other lands affected by operations on; the licensed
          lands and improvements thereon, whether or not the improvements are
          owned by the United States.


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SECTION 8. UNLAWFUL INTEREST

No Member of, or Delegate to, Congress or Resident Commissioner, after his
election or appointment, or either before or after he has qualified and during
his continuance in office, and no officer, agent, or employee of the Department
of the Interior, except as provided in 43 CFE 7.3(a)(1), shall be admitted to
any share or part in this license or derive any benefit that may arise
therefrom; and the provisions of Section 3741 of the Revised Statutes of the
United States, as amended (41 U.S.C. Sec. 22) and Sections 431, 432, and 433,
Title 18 U.S.C., relating to contracts, enter into and form a part of this
license so far as the same may be applicable.

SECTION 9. CERTIFICATION OF NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES

By entering into this license, the Licensee certifies that Licensee does not and
will not maintain or provide for Licensee's employees any segregated facilities
at any of Licensee's establishments, and that Licensee does not and will not
permit Licensee's employees to perform their services at any location, under
Licensee's control, where segregated facilities are maintained. The Licensee
agrees that a breach of this certification is a violation of the Equal
Opportunity Clause of this license. As used in this certification, the term
"segregated facilities" means, but is not limited to, any waiting rooms, work
rooms, work areas, rest rooms and wash rooms, restaurants and other eating
areas, time clocks, locker rooms and other storage or dressing areas, parking
lots, drinking fountains, recreation or entertainment areas, transportation, and
housing facilities provided for employees which are segregated by explicit
directive or are in fact


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segregated on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin, because of
habit, local custom, or otherwise. Licensee further agrees that (except where
Licensee has obtained identical certification from proposed contractors and
subcontractors for specific time periods) Licensee will obtain identical
certifications from proposed contractors and subcontractors prior to the award
of contracts or subcontracts exceeding $10,000 which are not exempt from the
provisions of the Equal Opportunity Clause; that Licensee will retain such
certifications in Licensee's files; and that Licensee will forward the following
notice to such proposed contractors and subcontractors (except where the
proposed contractor or subcontractor has submitted identical certifications for
specific time periods); Licensee will notify prospective contractors and
subcontractors of the requirement for certification of nonsegregated facilities.
A Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities, as required by the May 9, 1967,
Order (32 F.R. 7439, May 19, 1967) on Elimination of Segregated Facilities, of
the Secretary of Labor, must be submitted prior to the award of a contract or
subcontract exceeding $10,000 which is not exempt from the provisions of the
Equal Opportunity Clause. The certification may be submitted either for each
contract and subcontract or for all contracts and subcontracts during a period
(i.e. quarterly, semi-annually, or annually).

SECTION 10. STIPULATIONS

Affixed hereto as Exhibit "A"


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                                       THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

                                       By /s/ Fred O'Ferrall
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                                          Chief, Leasable Minerals Section

                                       Date  SEP 18 1989
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WITNESS TO SIGNATURE OF LICENSEE       Ormesa Geothermal

                                       By Ormat Geothermal, Inc.
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/s/ Barbara L. Bressler                   Managing Partner
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                                       By /s/ Indecipherable
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                                          (Signature)

                                          Vice President
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                                              (Title)

                                       Date September 13, 1989
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