Geothermal Projects in Germany (DS)
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Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Energy
| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 |
| 8:45 AM - 10:05 AM |
| Room 1 |
Details
This session will bring together geothermal project developers from across Germany to showcase both innovative projects and the expansion of proven geothermal resources, helping to unlock the country’s full geothermal potential. It would explore different approaches to developing and managing geothermal reservoirs for heat and power generation, including open- and closed-loop systems, as well as the co-production of critical raw materials where applicable. The discussion will also address operational challenges and the role of government support and funding mechanisms in enabling successful project delivery.
Speaker
Mr Gregor Dilger
Managing Director
Bundesverband Geothermie e.V.
Scaling up of Geothermal in Germany: framework conditions and current market developments
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM
Mr Thomas Kölbel
EnBW Energie Baden-Wuerttemberg AG
Bruchsal geothermal plant – electricity, heat and, soon, lithium too?
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Andreas Frischbutter
Vulcan Energy Resources Gmbh
Vulcans Lionheart Project-Geothermal Energy and Low Carbon Lithium from the Upper Rhine Graben- an overview
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
Dr Kim Gunn Maver
Chief Geologist
Green Therma
Repurposing an EGS well to an enclosed loop geothermal well with vacuumized pipe, Gross Schønebeck
9:30 AM - 9:40 AMModerator
Justine Mouchot
Geothermal Expert
Vulcan Energy
Adeline Parent
Geothermal Consultant | Structural Geologist
SLB - GeothermEx
