Following on from the European Union’s commitments to phase out energy imports from Russia, make energy affordable, boost industrial competitiveness, improve energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) insists that the European Commission must present an investment-orientated strategy and action plan to accelerate the deployment of all geothermal energy solutions. EGEC calls on the European Commission to publish a dedicated European Geothermal Strategy and Action Plan in the first quarter of 2026. This echoes requests made by EU Energy Ministers (see the TTE Council Conclusions of 16 December 2024) and also by the European Parliament (Resolution on geothermal energy, adopted on 18 January 2024). Indeed, the European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, has already confirmed (on 14 March 2025) that the Commission will present "an action plan on geothermal energy" before the end of March 2026. According to EGEC, the Commission’s proposal must include the following elements: An EU-wide target to reach 250 GW of geothermal capacity by 2040 covering all technologies. This will build on the 44 GW of installed capacity in the EU. A European Geothermal Charter, which codifies the 2040 target and launches the Geothermal Industrial Alliance to manage its delivery. Targeted European financial instruments to leverage private capital. Measures to make permitting processes more efficient and faster, as well as improving access to geological data. Sectoral or tripartite agreements with key energy consumers. Peer-to-peer guidance to help governments develop national and regional roadmaps to remove barriers, accelerate investments and build local supply chains. European instruments to support value chain development in local manufacturing and skilled professionals. The inclusion of geothermal energy as a central pillar of the EU’s Global Gateway and the Global Energy Transition Forum. Improvements to the collection and presentation of market data and statistics to enable better energy modelling. EGEC’s proposals are set out in a new policy document:The European Geothermal Strategy and Action Plan - Making Europe competitive, secure and affordable Watch EGEC's webinar on the launch of its recommendations for the EU Geothermal Strategy and Action Plan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxUUaWHfuM8
EGEC is currently looking for a full-time communications and administrative assistant (38h/ week), who is able to work starting from February 2026, for a period of six months with a traineeship contract under Belgian law (“convention immersion professionnelle”) with possibilities for a long-term contract after the traineeship period.
EGEC is the voice of the geothermal sector in Europe. It is an international industry association with more than 240 members, representing 500 stakeholders from 30+ different European countries in the field of renewable energy.
The successful candidate will work with our Communications team on our main communication channels, events and activities, as well as tasks related to European projects and membership management. We are looking for a competent and reliable trainee with a demonstrated interest in communications and administration, and a highly proficient level of English. We offer a dynamic and positive working environment in a small team where you can grow and make a difference.
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Application Procedure
Closing date for applications: 11th January 2026
To apply, please send a CV and letter of motivation (in English) to: info@egec.org
Please include your first and last name and the job title (XX - EGEC Com & Admin Assistant) in the subject line of your email.
Please note that only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the EU.
Following a successful Geothermal Innovation Days in Strasbourg (3 - 4 December 2025), ETIP Geothermal is proud to present the second edition of the Geothermal Innovation Trends report, which has been produced in partnership with the European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC).
The geothermal sector is one of the most innovative sectors in Europe’s economy.
Every year, new research and innovation, also in terms of business models, help geothermal to provide better solutions to decarbonize our economy. Geothermal also supports local economic development by supplying electrical power, heating, cooling, thermal storage and minerals to industry and communities.
To accelerate the market development of geothermal energy technologies, research and innovation allows these technologies to be less costly, more efficient, and easier to install anywhere.
The aim of EGEC’s annual report on Geothermal Innovation Trends is to describe all these technological developments.
The first report on major technological trends, published in 2024, consisted of Major Technological Trends 2024 and the Report on major market trends, both of which were published in the framework of the Geotherm Fora project. These reports covered not only developments in 2024 but also the trends of the decade 2020-2030.
This 2025 report on Geothermal Innovation Trends covers general trends with a particular focus on innovations in terms of ‘market ready’ technologies and first demonstrations of ‘close to market’ technologies.
The European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to review the Climate and Environmental Delegated Acts of the EU Taxonomy legislation. We strongly support the objectives of simplification, reduction of administrative burden, and alignment of Taxonomy with the EU’s industrial and climate ambitions. In this context, and with the intention of contributing to a more coherent and technology-neutral sustainable finance framework, we wish to suggest the following modifications.
You are invited to the launch of the European Geothermal Energy Council’s (EGEC) expectations for the European Geothermal Strategy and Action Plan.
The European Commission will publish the strategy and action plan in Q1 2026 alongside the Electrification Action Plan and the Heating and Cooling Strategy, which will aim to accelerate investment in affordable energy, electrification, and renewable heating and cooling, in order to improve Europe’s energy security and competitiveness. This discussion will provide a timely insight into the vital role geothermal must play in relation to energy security, affordability, competitiveness and meeting the EU's climate targets..
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On 14 November, the GreetGeo Project hosted an online workshop on “De-risking Geothermal Investment: Schemes for Hungary, Croatia, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Slovenia.”
EGEC and ETIP Geothermal members exclusive Live Webinar on EU funding opportunities for geothermal scale-up, November 20 - 10h00 - 11h45 CET.
Webinar Programme
The 2025 edition of the Geothermal Innovation Days, organised by the European Technology & Innovation Platform on Geothermal (ETIP-Geothermal), took place in Strasbourg, France, on 3–4 December 2025. This two-day event brought together researchers, innovators, and industry leaders to discuss the latest developments in the geothermal sector, exchange ideas, and strengthen collaboration.
The biggest geothermal event in Europe just ended with impressive results: over 1200 participants gathered in Zurich for a week packed with presentations, networking, site visits and an exciting exhibition with more than 40 organizations represented.
In the words of Miklos Antics, newly re-elected President of EGEC, the European Geothermal Congress is “the beating heart” of the geothermal movement in the continent.
On Thursday (9 of October), during the closing session, participants discovered the new location for the next edition of the Congress: Budapest, Hungary.
The 2028 European Geothermal Congress will be organized in partnership with SARA – the Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs.
While we wait for the next edition, find all the official photos of EGC25 here.
EGEC and ETIP Geothermal members exclusive Live Webinar on EU Funding Opportunities for Geothermal Research & Innovation Projects, 4 July 2025 at 11:00 am CEST.
Webinar Programme
11:00 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:30 Parallel rooms:
From swimming pools to greenhouses, our new online platform celebrates the benefits of going geothermal!
