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
On 14 November, the GreetGeo Project hosted an online workshop on “De-risking Geothermal Investment: Schemes for Hungary, Croatia, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Slovenia.”
This Live Webinar for members of EGEC and ETIP Geothermal took place on 20 November 2025.
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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.
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Held every three years, EGC is the premier event for the European geothermal sector, bringing together 1200+ industry leaders, policymakers, researchers and key stakeholders from across Europe and beyond. This week-long congress fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth in the geothermal industry, offering a unique opportunity for hosting organisations to showcase their expertise and leadership in the field.
The Roundtable on Finnish Perspectives on the Renewable Heating and Cooling Market was successfully held, bringing together national stakeholders to discuss pathways to achieving 100% renewable heating and cooling. Organized by the RHC-ETIP platform, the event highlighted key insights and tools to support the sector.
The second edition of “Meet the Members” 2025 webinar was a great success! This highly anticipated event took place on 19 March at 14:00 am CET and offered participants a unique opportunity to connect with leading companies in the geothermal energy sector.
Registration is now open! Get your ticket by the 6th of May!
The Geothermal District Heating and Cooling Days will take place from 20-22 of May to bring together key players and experts in the heating and cooling space across Europe.
