Sector Analysis

The International Geothermal Standard Committee was launched in Beijing with a permanent secretariat established at Sinopec, marking a major step toward harmonising global geothermal industry standards.
Húsavík Energy launches a drilling campaign to secure its geothermal resource following the shutdown of its main industrial client, aiming to diversify its energy offers and strengthen the appeal of the Bakki site.

Global geothermal market to hit $14.5bn by 2034 as investments rise

The global geothermal market is set to double within a decade, driven by technological advances, stronger regulatory support and growing international funding.
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Idex signs a 30-year contract with the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis to develop GéotherNice, a heating network using 82% renewable energy and artificial intelligence-based control.
Ethiopia is implementing an ambitious plan to develop geothermal energy and stabilise its electricity supply, with multiple projects underway in the Great Rift Valley and increasing support from international partners.

Thermal Energy secures CAD1.5mn in industrial heat recovery contracts

Thermal Energy International has won two new turnkey projects worth a total of CAD1.5mn ($1.09mn) from a global nutrition group, strengthening a collaboration initiated in 2019.
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Ormat Technologies reported a rise in revenue for the third quarter, supported by solid performances in its Product and Storage segments, and revised its 2025 annual guidance upward.
Mazama Energy has completed the creation of the world’s hottest Enhanced Geothermal System, paving the way for low-cost, high-density baseload power aimed at data centres and heavy industry.

Ormat and SLB launch partnership to industrialise enhanced geothermal systems

Ormat Technologies and SLB join forces to accelerate the development of integrated geothermal systems, including a pilot EGS project at an existing site for large-scale commercial deployment.
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With a 9.3% increase in one year, district heating networks cross a historic threshold, while cooling networks continue expanding in response to intensifying heatwaves.
Dalkia and Paris-Vallée de la Marne launch a project to upgrade the GEOVAL network, aiming to deliver 20 GWh annually with 90% decarbonised energy.

PT SMI invests $144.9mn in key geothermal power plant in Indonesia

State-owned PT SMI financed 65% of the Ijen geothermal plant, recently inaugurated, while continuing social responsibility programmes in East Java province.
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The new GeoMap tool identifies vast geothermal potential in the Middle East, notably for urban cooling, long-duration storage, and large-scale power generation.
Clean Energy Technologies and RPG Energy Group completed the installation of an Organic Rankine Cycle heat recovery system at a major industrial site in Tennessee.

Factor2 Energy raises $9.1mn to industrialise geothermal power from stored CO₂

German start-up Factor2 Energy has raised $9.1mn in venture capital to develop a geothermal system based on CO₂ injected into porous geological formations, with the goal of building a pilot power plant in Germany.
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Start-up Dig Energy has secured $5mn to launch its first pilot projects for compact geothermal drilling, aiming to cut thermal energy production costs in buildings without relying on conventional oilfield rigs.
Baker Hughes joins the development of the second phase of the Hell’s Kitchen project in California, targeting 500 megawatts of geothermal energy to power energy-intensive data centres.

Baker Hughes to deliver geothermal equipment to Fervo Energy for 300 MW capacity

Baker Hughes will supply Fervo Energy with key equipment for five geothermal ORC plants as part of the Cape Station Phase II project in Utah, United States.
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A long-term extension secures continuous baseload geothermal power supply to California’s main utilities while strengthening financial visibility in the energy sector.
The inauguration of the Tanawon geothermal site, with a capacity of 22 megawatts, marks a milestone in the expansion of the Philippines’ energy park with local solutions of low carbon footprint.
The cities of Melun and Vaux-le-Pénil are launching the expansion of their heating network with the drilling of a new geothermal well planned for 2026. This project aims to strengthen local energy supply by increasing the capacity of the existing network.
Google Cloud, SLB, and Project Innerspace announce a collaboration to stimulate the global adoption of geothermal energy by combining advanced data and technical expertise in identifying geothermal resources.

The United States bets on geothermal energy to meet growing energy demand

Energy Secretary Chris Wright highlighted the importance of advanced geothermal energy in ensuring the United States' energy abundance at the Geothermal House DC MAGMA event in Washington.
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EDF Saudi Arabia and TAQA Geothermal Energy Company have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop geothermal energy in the Kingdom. This initiative aims at electricity production and HVAC applications, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
Safran has announced a partnership with Dalkia and Arverne Group to install a geothermal power plant at its Villaroche site. This infrastructure is expected to cover 84% of the factory’s heating needs, thereby reducing its natural gas consumption.

Collaboration between DEEP Earth Energy and SLB for a Next-Generation Geothermal Project in Canada

DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp. and SLB partner to develop an innovative geothermal project in Saskatchewan, aiming to produce 30 MW of emission-free energy.
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Bihor County in Romania accelerates geothermal energy integration into its energy economy. With over €45 million invested, mostly funded by the European Union, the region highlights the growing profitability of this resource.
By redefining energy priorities, the Trump administration offers unexpected support to geothermal energy, the only renewable aligned with the economic interests of fossil fuel industries and its promising growth prospects.

Daldrup & Söhne AG secures two drilling contracts worth 3 million euros

Daldrup & Söhne AG, a specialist in drilling technology and geothermal energy, has won two research drilling contracts in Germany, totaling 3 million euros, for projects in Krefeld and Grasellenbach.
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Ormat Technologies and Calpine Energy Solutions enter into an agreement to supply 15 MW of clean geothermal energy starting in 2027, highlighting the growing demand for renewable electricity in California.
Toshiba will equip Unit 2 of the Patuha Geothermal Plant in Indonesia, adding 60 MW to strengthen the country’s energy capacity and support its ambitious climate goals.

Croatia attracts Star Energy with a 71% acquisition in geothermal exploration

Star Energy increases its stake to 71% in A14 Energy Ltd, solidifying its influence in geothermal exploration in the Pannonian Basin with three strategic licenses.
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With 40% of the global growth in geothermal capacity over ten years, Kenya emerges as a key player thanks to its ambitious renewable energy projects.
Geothermal energy could meet 15% of the global electricity demand by 2050, according to the International Energy Agency. This potential relies on cost reductions and increased technological adoption.

Geothermal Energy: A Strategic EU Response to the Energy Crisis

To reduce its dependency on Russian gas, the European Union is betting on geothermal energy, a renewable and local solution. This strategic lever aims to strengthen its energy sovereignty and accelerate the transition to a decarbonized future.
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Austin Energy partners with Exceed Energy Inc. to develop a 5 MW geothermal pilot project near Nacogdoches, Texas. This initiative aims to enhance the sustainability and reliability of the power grid, with operations expected to begin in 2025.
The Indonesian geothermal energy developer, Star Energy Geothermal, partners with Kyndryl to integrate generative artificial intelligence and cloud technologies into its operations, aiming for better efficiency and a strengthened energy transition.

Canada Invests $2 Million in Geothermal Energy in Northwest Territories

The Canadian government supports the geothermal project led by the Acho Dene Koe First Nation, aiming to reduce diesel usage and stimulate economic development in the Northwest Territories.
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Ormat Technologies will partner with Contact Energy to build a 101 MW geothermal power plant in New Zealand, a key project that supports the national zero-emissions goal and strengthens Ormat's market position.
Sinopec connects its first geothermal power production project in China to the grid, marking progress in clean energy integration and helium extraction, a strategic resource for various industrial sectors.