Azores Greet GEO Forum: Strengthening Interregional Cooperation for Geothermal Development in EU Outermost Regions
This forum, hosted by GreetGEO’s partners INOVA Institute in partnership with La Palma Research Centre (LPRC) and Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar (EIHP) aims to showcase practical insights, technical advances, and strategic pathways for accelerating geothermal energy deployment across European regions.
Morning Program – From Geothermal Potential to Deployment
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome and Registration |
| 09:30 – 11:00 | Session 1- Interregional Perspectives and Technical Insights |
| 09:30 – 09:50 | Geothermal Development in Croatia: History, Legislation and Ongoing Projects – Željka Sladović (GeoDa Consulting d.o.o./ HUGE) |
| 09:50 – 10:10 | Advancing Deep Geothermal in the Canary Islands – Speaker to be confirmed |
| 10:10 – 10:30 | The São Pedro do Sul (Portugal Mainland) Geothermal District Heating Network – Kevin Castro Cañon (University of Beira Interior) |
| 10:30 – 10:50 | Shallow Geothermal for Heating & Cooling: Canary Islands Experiences – Speaker to be confirmed |
| 10:50 – 11:15 | Coffee Break |
| 11:15 – 12:30 | Session 2- Panel Discussion: Business, Policy, Investment and Market Barriers |
| 11:15 – 11:30
11:30 – 12:30 |
Introduction: “Report on Geothermal Investment Opportunities in the Azores, Madeira and Canary Islands: First Results”, by Fundo de Maneio (Azores)
Panel Discussion with experts from GreetGEO partners and European Union OMR (Azores, Madeira and Canary Islands) Audience Q&A |
| 13:00 – 15:00 | Geothermal Lunch (free): Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande fumarolic field |
Afternoon Program – Geothermal Field Trip
| 15:00 – 19:00 | Field Visit: INOVA Institute greenhouses, Ribeira Grande geothermal field and powerplants, Caldeira Velha thermal area and Fogo Volcano caldera and lake. |
