GEORG has the pleasure to co-lead the GEOTHERMICA Initiative alongside our partners at Umhverfis- og Orkustofnun (UOS). As management partners, we have steered a dynamic first half of 2025, delivering key meetings, technical workshops, and high-level collaboration across Europe.
Oradea, Romania – GEOTHERMICA Annual Meeting
On 29 January 2025, GEORG co-organised the GEOTHERMICA Annual Meeting in Oradea. The event united public authorities, policymakers, and geothermal experts from across Europe to accelerate strategic action on geothermal energy with insights on:
- Urban geothermal deployment insights in Poland and Romania
- Strategic dialogues on policy & risk frameworks
- Announcement of two European workshops slated for 2025
For more information on the event, please visit here.
Reykjavík, Iceland – Polish delegation visit
Following Oradea, GEORG and UOS welcomed senior delegates from the Polish Ministry of Climate & Environment under our Geothermal Synergy cooperation. This visit strengthened bilateral ties and supported Poland’s geothermal development strategy at the ministerial level. For more information about the visit, please refer to this link.
Vienna, Austria – UTES Workshop
Between 19 and 23 May 2025, GEORG co-organised, alongside the IEA Geothermal and Geothermal IWG, a workshop on Underground Thermal Energy Storage (UTES) in Vienna. Discussions addressed national UTES policies and emerging European business cases—more about the workshop here.
Why is this important for us
These events showcase GEOTHERMICA’s core mission: to connect cities and regions, empower public authorities, and encourage peer learning and coordinated action in support of Europe’s clean energy transition.
Our leadership and continued success rely on strong cooperation with national funding agencies like RVO – Netherlands Enterprise Agency, DETEC – Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications, Switzerland, PtJ – Project Management Jülich, Germany, GSI – Geological Survey Ireland, DoE – United States Department of Energy, The U.S. federal agency and others—all contributing to shaping Europe’s geothermal future.
As the Icelandic representative, GEORG is grateful to assist in running this lively initiative and upholding our shared vision for sustainable geothermal energy, as well as its related aspects of heating, energy storage, and policy innovation.
Stay tuned for more updates in the second half of 2025, including the two planned European workshops!
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Oradea Workshop, January 2025
Reykjavik visit, February 2025
Vienna workshop, May 2025
