Europe

• Region: Europe
• Topics: Geothermal
• Date: 24th June 2026

Europe must adopt a more coordinated approach to managing its underground resources if it is to unlock the full potential of geothermal energy and meet growing demands for the energy transition, according to a new position paper published by EuroGeoSurveys, a not-for-profit representing the continent's Geological Surveys.

• Region: Europe
• Topics: Geothermal
• Date: 22nd June 2026

Arverne Founder and CEO Pierre Brossollet is increasing his equity stake in the company, in a move the geothermal energy developer said reflects confidence in its long-term prospects.

• Region: Europe
• Topics: Geothermal
• Date: 19th June 2026

The British Geological Survey (BGS) has updated the UK geothermal catalogue of subsurface temperature measurements, rock thermal conductivity measurements and heat flow calculations.

Detailed subsurface information is required to be able to assess geothermal potential and the best way to exploit it, thereby accelerating the uptake of geothermal energy technologies.

The second digital version of the UK geothermal catalogue includes the addition of nearly 14, 000 more data points from 1,800 sites to inform geothermal assessments. It contains validated intellectual property rights and datasets from BGS-authored papers, new BGS thermal conductivity laboratory measurements as well as a bottom-hole temperature dataset from the UK Onshore Geophysical Library.

The files and an accompanying user guide can be accessed for use under the Open Government Licence, with the acknowledgement ‘Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026’.

This data adds to the openly available geothermal data, models and information already contained within the UK Geothermal Platform and map explorer.

The UK Geothermal Platform, launched by BGS in 2025, is a freely available geothermal energy information hub providing a map overview of geothermal energy potential in the UK for four technologies, while a map explorer and a data access page provide detailed geoscientific datasets from several organisations. The platform provides national and local-scale information on geothermal potential across shallow and deep technology options, drawing together diverse information to deliver the information needed by heat policy, heat networks, the national zoning model and planning specialists. Users can assess the potential for towns, cities and industrial sites to be retrofitted with geothermal technology, and new development zones can be quickly assessed for strategic use of geothermal energy from the start of the development or planning cycle.

“The open release of the second digital version of the UK geothermal catalogue further adds to over 90 datasets and more than 60 reports that have been available on the UK Geothermal Platform since August 2025,” said Dr Alison Monaghan, head of BGS Geothermal.

“The data informs the feasibility stages of project developments, supporting the growth of the geothermal energy sector. The user guide describes the data sources and the acknowledged limitations with legacy datasets that are included.”

• Region: All
• Topics: Geothermal
• Date: 18th June 2026

News Sources Energy has signed a term sheet regarding the proposed strategic investment of geothermal drilling specialist Hydro Drilling. 

• Region: Europe
• Topics: Geothermal
• Date: 10th June 2026

The European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) has joined a new Europe-wide initiative that will work on digital and energy solutions for data centres.

On 3 June 2026, the European Commission (EC) published a Strategic Roadmap for Digitalisation and AI in the energy sector.

The roadmap aims to accelerate the rollout of digital solutions, including European artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, in important areas relating to the decarbonisation process, such as electricity grid optimisation, energy efficiency in buildings and industry and demand-side flexibility.

It also addresses the increasingly heavy energy consumption of data centres and how they can be more sustainably integrated into the energy system, as well as the need to implement safeguards to mitigate potential challenges linked to the large-scale deployment of AI solutions in the energy sector.

As interest in AI intensifies, and tech companies roll out new data centre infrastructure, the race is on to secure dependable energy supplies in order to meet demand.

In the framework of the roadmap, EGEC reported that it is involved in a new initiative that aims to support collaboration among European industry associations to foster the sustainable integration of data centres in the energy system.

“This will be done through the definition of an EU model for tripartite agreements between data centre operators, energy-related parties and public authorities,” it noted in a statement.

“Based on numerous examples around the world, we can see that geothermal energy is increasingly being utilised by data centre operators,” it added.

The benefits of geothermal solutions include continuous 24/7 electricity generation, highly efficient geothermal cooling solutions and underground thermal energy storage.

“So there is huge potential for geothermal companies to get more involved in meeting the energy needs of data centres,” the EGEC statement added.

Also on 3 June, EGEC participated in a signing event in Brussels, which was hosted by the European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen.

• Region: Europe
• Topics: Geothermal
• Date: 3rd June 2026

Geothermal is increasingly in the spotlight as policymakers and strategists search for solutions to the continent’s energy supply challenges.

• Region: Europe
• Topics: Geothermal
• Date: 28th May 2026

Syntholene Energy Corp. has announced that the construction of its geothermal-integrated synthetic fuel demonstration facility in Húsavík, Iceland, is ahead of schedule, with first operations now penned as early as next month

• Region: Europe
• Topics: Geothermal
• Date: 27th May 2026

The Urban Vibro Truck is a seismic survey vehicle developed specifically for urban environments and one that could play a key role in the evolution of geothermal energy in Europe.

The truck, built by Herrenknecht AG, picked up the Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award 2026 from the European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) earlier this year at the European Geothermal Innovation Awards.

These awards recognise companies that make outstanding contributions to advancing geothermal energy in Europe. 

Herrenknecht’s Urban Vibro Truck is a vehicle that is specifically designed for carrying out seismic surveys in towns and cities.

Its significantly reduced noise emissions enable surveys to be carried out during the night while minimising impacts on local residents.

The vehicle also has EU road approval as a tractor, which can reduce permitting requirements for seismic survey activities.

Speaking after the awards, which took place in Germany in February, Daniel Jaskulski, Division Manager – New Applications, Herrenknecht AG, said the vehicle is already working hard collecting data.

“We didn’t just build a nice vehicle that looks good, we have built a very functional vehicle which can make a real difference for the geothermal sector because now we can conduct seismic surveys much faster and also with better quality, and this is the most important thing,” he said.

The first Urban Vibro Truck was built as a scientific test vehicle, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, with additional trucks now in production.

“We already have one truck that can carry out surveys in towns and cities, and our goal is to have 10 of our Urban Vibro Trucks on the market by the end of 2026,” said Jaskulski.

The Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award is given to companies which have made an outstanding contribution towards the field of geothermal energy in the form of innovative products, scientific research or project initiatives.

• Region: Europe
• Topics: Geothermal
• Date: 26th May 2026

French geothermal group Arverne has announced the successful completion of a new major financing step for its subsidiary Lithium de France, alongside its partner Equinor Ventures AS.

The move supports the advance of Lithium de France’s pre-industrial phase, covering drilling activities, the DLE demonstration plant and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), a key component of the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS), according to an Arverne statement.

The project targets annual production of 27,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate, to equip nearly 800,000 electric vehicles, while delivering 2.2 TWh of geothermal heat to businesses, farmers and local authorities in Northern Alsace.

The new financing takes the form of a convertible note of up to €33mn, maturing on 30 June 2027, with Arverne and Equinor Ventures AS both participating at their pro rata share.

Upon completion of a qualifying financing of €50mn, the principal amount and accrued and uncapitalised interest will be converted to Lithium de France shares.Pierre Brossollet, Arverne’s founder and CEO of Arverne, said it marks a significant step in the execution of the company’s so-called ‘Dual Flow’ strategic plan and underscores the continued confidence of our long-standing partner Equinor ventures.

“Recognised by the French State as one of the 150 Major Strategic Projects, Lithium de France stands out as one of the most promising industrial developments in geothermal heat and lithium in Europe, combining competitiveness with the energy transition,” he said.

Katherine Peachey, head of Equinor Ventures, said this latest financing reflects the company’s continued support for Lithium de France.

“Equinor Ventures, a shareholder in Lithium de France since 2021, reaffirms its confidence in the company, its management team and its development plans to deliver sustainable, low-carbon lithium and geothermal heat production in Europe.”

• Region: Europe
• Topics: Geothermal
• Date: 14th May 2026

Cindrigo Holdings has secured expanded eligibility for German government support across its geothermal licence portfolio under the Federal Funding for Efficient Heat Networks (BEW) programme administered by BAFA.

• Date: 12th May 2026

Next-generation geothermal solutions in Europe are set to be given a boost with a new collaboration between Tenaris and Green Therma, a Denmark-based developer of closed-loop geothermal systems.

• Date: 7th May 2026

Geothermal Engineering Limited (GEL), the UK’s leading developer of geothermal power and critical minerals extraction, has secured £10 million in financing from Dutch Bank ABN AMRO.

The funding will help fund both expansion of lithium production at GEL's United Downs plant and allow for preparation of further sites in Cornwall where the company already has planning permission. The backing of a major bank also enables GEL to start the process of raising significant capital for further expansion in the UK.

The United Downs deep geothermal power plant started power production in February 2026 and is the UK’s first integrated deep geothermal power and commercial-scale lithium production project. The first plant will deliver 3MWe of baseload electricity which is being sold via Octopus Energy to power around 10,000 UK homes.

The geothermal fluid at United Downs contains over 340 parts per million (ppm) of lithium making it one of the highest concentrations found in any well to date in the world. The team at GEL intends to use this financing to expand its direct lithium extraction (DLE) production from 100 tonnes of lithium carbonate per annum to close to 2,000 tonnes per annum by 2028/9. GEL is targeting production of over 18,000 tpa over the next decade from multiple sites in the UK.

GEL is also working on new and larger geothermal power projects across the county, and aims to produce a minimum of 25 MWe of renewable electricity across GEL’s portfolio over the next 10 years. It has further sites in Cornwall which have already received planning permission and are each anticipated to deliver at least 5 MWe of baseload power which is enough to power around 70,000 UK homes. The financing from ABN AMRO will also be used to start preparing these sites for drilling.

GEL has also received funding from Thrive Renewables plc, Kerogen Capital, the European Regional Development Fund and Cornwall Council.

Industry Minister Chris McDonald said: “We need critical minerals for everything, from the phones we use to the cars we drive, and this £10m boost for GEL is not only vital for ramping up domestic lithium production and creating local jobs, but a big step forward for geothermal power production in the UK."

Ryan Law, CEO of GEL, said: “Following the switch on of the UK’s first geothermal power and commercial-scale lithium production last month, this represents a cornerstone financing to help GEL realise our geothermal and critical minerals ambitions in the UK. It is exciting to have a partnership with ABN AMRO, with their experience of financing other European geothermal lithium projects.

“At a time of significant instability in global energy and mineral supplies, it is essential we start to realise the UK potential of 24/7 geothermal power and critical mineral production. GEL now represents a huge opportunity for both investors and government to get involved and help the sector to expand.”