GREET GEO will host a targeted workshop titled “De-risking Geothermal Investments: Strategies for SMEs & Start-ups” at the upcoming European Geothermal Congress (EGC 2025) in Zurich. The session will take place on 8 October 2025, from 10:30 to 11:00, in Seezimmer 1B.

This interactive workshop is designed to support small and emerging players in the geothermal sector by raising awareness of investment risks and introducing practical tools and financing options to mitigate them. Participants will engage in group exercises to identify common barriers and propose actionable recommendations, contributing directly to the development of regional policy and support mechanisms.

Workshop Highlights:

• Presentation of EU and national de-risking tools
• Interactive group exercise on barriers and solutions
• Group sharing and discussion
• Wrap-up and next steps

The workshop aims to generate a list of key barriers and drivers for geothermal investment, enhance awareness of available tools and strategies, and gather input for future policy recommendations. If you want to join, register here now.

This session is part of GREET GEO’s broader effort to foster innovation and reduce financial risk in the geothermal energy landscape, aligning with the goals of EGC 2025 to accelerate the energy transition across Europe.

For more information about EGC 2025, visit the official congress website.

The Canary Islands took a significant step toward unlocking their geothermal potential with a Regional Stakeholder Workshop hosted by the COMPASS Geothermal project in collaboration with Greet GEO. Held at the Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias, the hybrid-format event convened 48 participants from across Europe, including geothermal developers, drilling experts, researchers, public authorities, and energy stakeholders.

The workshop focused on the challenges and opportunities of deploying deep and superhot geothermal energy in island environments. It featured technical presentations from COMPASS partners on corrosion mitigation in Enhanced High-Temperature Loop Architecture (EHLA), flexible well completions, and techno-environmental assessments.

A panel discussion brought together leading voices in the sector, including Baldur Hauksson, CTO of Reykjavik Geothermal, and Santiago Díaz Ruano, Head of R&D&I at Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias. Topics ranged from regulatory gaps and energy pricing to community engagement and public acceptance.

Moderated by Amel Barich, Ph.D. (GEORG) and Dario Bonciani (COSVIG), the event emphasized the importance of cross-sector collaboration and knowledge exchange in accelerating geothermal innovation. The workshop also highlighted the role of regional initiatives like Greet GEO and La Palma Research Centre (LPRC) in supporting sustainable energy transitions.

For more information, visit: COMPASS Geothermal Workshop Recap