The GreetGEO project team is pleased to invite partners and stakeholders to a dedicated event focused on advancing geothermal and heat pump projects, taking place on June 9, 2026, in Budapest.

Organised alongside the SMEnergy “From Projects to Impact” international conference, the stakeholder meeting titled “Road to Geothermal Investments”, GreetGEO will bring together experts, project developers, and decision-makers to explore how innovative geothermal ideas can be transformed into bankable, investment-ready projects.

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
• Time: 10:30 – 12:40
• Location: Impact Hub Budapest (1077 Budapest, Wesselényi utca 17., 2nd floor)

Driving the Geothermal Transition

The event aims to provide practical guidance and real-world insights into both the opportunities and challenges of geothermal energy development. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the technical, financial, and regulatory frameworks shaping the sector, with a strong focus on scaling project ideas into viable investments.

A key highlight will be the collaboration with the HeatInvest project, which focuses on financing opportunities and accelerating the commercial uptake of innovative heat pump and geothermal solutions in Europe.

Expert-Led Agenda

The programme features a series of expert presentations and interactive discussions, including:

• Introduction to the GreetGEO project, presented by Melinda Tóth (STRIA)
• A stakeholder session on project-oriented geothermal development, covering international cooperation and investment challenges
• A technical session on applications of geothermal energy, exploring technologies such as borehole heat exchangers, shallow groundwater systems, and deep geothermal solutions
• Insights into economic viability and scaling of geothermal technologies
• A presentation of the HeatInvest project and EU-level financing opportunities for heat pump development

Each session will include opportunities for questions and discussions, ensuring an interactive and practical learning experience.

Why Attend?

Participants will benefit from:

• Direct access to industry experts and policy specialists
• Insight into cutting-edge geothermal technologies and applications
• Practical advice on turning concepts into investment-ready projects
• Opportunities to network and engage in interactive roundtable discussions during the SMEnergy conference

Attendees are also encouraged to participate in the afternoon sessions of the SMEnergy conference, where the GreetGEO project will be further represented.

Please register your intention to participate at the following link:

Registration – GreetGeo stakeholder event

We also recommend registering for the main SMEnergy event to ensure the full professional
experience: SMEnergy Conference Registration

On March 13th, the Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar (EIHP) hosted the conference “Transition of Heating and Cooling Systems – From Planning to Implementation,” organized through several EU projects including REHEATEAST, Enefirst Plus, GreetGeo, HEAT 35, USES4HEAT, and DHC SwEEtch.

With heating and cooling representing about half of total energy consumption, speakers emphasized the sector’s key role in meeting EU climate neutrality goals. Croatia’s new Energy Efficiency Act was highlighted, introducing annual 1.9% energy‑reduction obligations for public authorities and stricter building renovation standards.

Sessions covered recent legislation, EU policy implementation, modernization of district heating, use of waste heat and geothermal energy, and available financing tools.

A central highlight was Ilja Drmač’s presentation on the Vukovar district heating decarbonisation pilot under the HEAT 35 project. The pilot showcased practical steps for transitioning existing heating networks to low‑carbon, sustainable solutions, offering a model for broader national and EU‑wide replication.

Read more here: Conference on the Transition of Heating and Cooling Systems Held at the Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar – Interreg Central Europe

The GEMINI (Geothermal Energy Momentum on the Island of Ireland) project continues to advance as one of the most ambitious geothermal energy initiatives in Europe, aiming to reshape Ireland’s renewable heating landscape through large‑scale demonstration sites and cross‑border collaboration.

Launched with €20 million in funding, GEMINI is a four‑year program designed to propel the adoption of both shallow and deep geothermal solutions across the island. The project is led by Codema, Dublin’s Energy Agency, and supported by the EU’s PEACEPLUS Programme, in coordination with both the Irish and Northern Irish governments.

GEMINI is currently developing five real‑world geothermal demonstration sites, including facilities in Belfast, Sligo, the Irish border region, and Dublin, representing a mix of shallow (<500 m) and deep (~2 km) geothermal systems.

Each site is intended to evaluate geothermal performance, operational costs, and scalability, while informing future national policies and guidelines.

Know more about GEMINI Geothermal energy on the island of Ireland

Effective risk management is a critical factor in the successful development of deep geothermal energy projects, particularly during the drilling and testing phases.

On Friday, 6 February 2026, at 11:00 CET, the European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) will host a free live webinar dedicated to risk management in deep geothermal projects. The event will focus on the guideline “Risk management during the drilling and testing phase of deep geothermal projects”, published in December 2025.

The guideline was developed by the German Association for Natural Gas, Petroleum and Geoenergy (BVEG) in collaboration with the German Society for Sustainable Energy Carriers, Mobility and Carbon Cycles (DGMK) and is available in both English and German.

The webinar will explore how structured risk management frameworks, standards, and guidelines can help reduce technical and financial uncertainties, support permitting processes, and contribute to the reliable implementation of deep geothermal projects. The event forms part of EGEC’s wider campaign to promote simplified permitting procedures and the wider adoption of soft measures, such as codes of practice and guidelines, across all geothermal technologies.

Speakers

The webinar will include contributions from:

• Philippe Dumas
• Ingo Forstner
• Nicole Grobys
• Dr. Sebastian Homuth
• Virginie Hamm
• Frank Maartense (TBC)
• Gregor Goetzl

Registration

Participation is free of charge.
Register here: http://bit.ly/EGEC-W2
Guideline: http://bit.ly/BVEG-RISK