The European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC), in partnership with the French Association of Geothermal Professionals (AFPG), is launching a call for contributions to the Geothermal District Heating and Cooling Days 2024! Taking place in Paris, Europe's vibrant district heating hub, this event promises to be a cornerstone in the transition to geothermal district heating and cooling. Scheduled from 9 to 11 September 2024, the event will bring together experts, researchers and practitioners to exchange views and showcase innovative solutions.
On April 24, Invest-NL, the National Promotional Institute of the Netherlands, released a report to explore opportunities for scaling geothermal energy in the Netherlands. This report, prepared by EGEC and WEP, delves into the geothermal landscape, focusing on key European countries including Germany, Denmark, and France, to provide invaluable insights for the market in the Netherlands.
The Geothermal District Heating and Cooling Days are taking place from 9 to 11 September in Paris, France! Organised by the European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC), in collaboration with the host organisation the French Association of Geothermal Professionals (AFPG), and supported by SAPHEA & COST actions, this event will serve as a platform for participants to come together and discuss the latest developments, challenges and new opportunities in the field of geothermal district heating and cooling.
The EGEC Annual Report 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the organisation's activities for the year and highlights the significant achievements in the European geothermal sector. Published annually, EGEC's Annual Report serves as a crucial document that reflects EGEC's policy achievements over the past year and sets out the main lines of action for the foreseeable future.
Unleashing Europe’s Geothermal Potential: The geothermal industry enjoyed growing market development but new installations must still triple by the end of the decade.
EGEC welcomes the European Commission’s proposals for a Critical Raw Materials Act and the Net Zero Industry Act. It is vital to strengthen existing European industrial value-chains for geothermal energy to meet the rapid demand driven by consumers and EU policy.
On 1st February, the European Commission presented The Green Deal Industrial Plan; Measures include simplifying permitting, adapting EU state aid rules, leveraging EU funds, reinforcing supply chain and enhancing skills.
The European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) and Geothermie-Suisse are delighted to announce that the European Geothermal Congress (EGC) will be held on 6-10 October 2025 in Zürich, Switzerland.
Brussels, 17th April 2024 – The European Committee of the Regions’ plenary adopted its Opinion entitled “On the role of geothermal in localising energy production”, led by József Ribányi from the European Conservatives & Reformist Group (ECR), with nearly total support.
Extended Deadline Until 10 May 2024!
Only 7 slots available
This is the second year that EGEC offers members and non-members the possibility to advertise themselves through the one and only geothermal Market Report in Europe. Only 7 slots are available.
At EGEC, we continue celebrating the innovation and excellence of the Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award (EGIA) 2024 awardee, Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH, along with the four finalists.
Offenburg, 1st March 2024 - EGEC is thrilled to announce Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH as the recipient of the prestigious Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award 2024. The award recognises Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH’s innovative project, the Lithium Extraction Optimization Plant (LEOP) from geothermal, designed to revolutionise the production of sustainable lithium in Europe.
ETIP-Geothermal proudly unveils the European Geothermal Research & Innovation Search Engine (EGRISE). With more than 10.000 publications/tools available, the EGRISE v2.0 enables the discovery of research products (e.g. project deliverables, papers, datasets) produced in EU-funded geothermal projects and by the whole geothermal community worldwide.
EGEC is thrilled to announce its membership has surpassed the remarkable number of more than 200 esteemed members, with 30 new members joined EGEC in 2023. This is a significant milestone in EGEC's mission towards establishing geothermal as a unique energy source in Europe and beyond. This achievement reflects the growing recognition and support for geothermal energy as a sustainable, clean and reliable source, key for a successful energy transition.
EGEC is thrilled to announce the five endorsed nominations for the Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award 2024. The winner will be announced at GeoTHERM expo & congress, taking place between 29 February and 1 March 2024 in Offenburg, Germany.
Brussels, 18h January 2024 – The European Parliament’s Plenary voted on a resolution, led by Professor Krasnodębski MEP from the European Conservatives & Reformist Group (ECR), to support a European geothermal energy strategy.
The European Technology & Innovation Platform on Geothermal (ETIP-Geothermal) is delighted to announce the election of Luca Xodo as the new Chairman for the term 2024-2026.
Luxa Xodo, is the Lead Project Advisor and Global Sales and Partnerships Director of STEAM S.r.l., brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the geothermal industry to this pivotal role.
