Geothermal Power 2024

This high-level event was a unique experience featuring an inspiring, diverse programme complemented by networking sessions and social activities. The event was hosted at the Hotel Sofitel Brussels Europe and welcomed over 100 participants. 

These provided participants with numerous opportunities to connect face-to-face with leading experts and foster vibrant discussions on the future of geothermal electricity, thermal storage and lithium. With geothermal energy emerging as a reliable, resilient, and locally-sourced alternative to fossil fuels, this event is the key place to discuss its pivotal role in Europe’s decarbonisation journey.

Discover the Highlights of Geothermal Power

Agenda 

This one-day event was an enriching conference and offered different experiences for all delegates. The programme offered an impressive lineup of sessions and speakers from various sectors of the geothermal energy industry.

9:30 – 10:00 am CEST

• Get Together and Registration

10:15 – 10:30 am CEST

• Welcome: Miklos Antics, EGEC President
• Introduction: Philippe Dumas, EGEC Secretary-General

10:30 – 11:30 am CEST ~ Session 1: Unlocking geothermal energy in Europe

• Moderator: Sanjeev Kumar, Head of Policy, EGEC
• Speakers
  • Daniel Mes, European Commission, cabinet Commissioner Hoekstra for Climate Action
  • Viktor Horváth, Deputy State Secretary responsible for Energy Transition, Hungary

11:30 – 11:45 CEST ~ Coffee Break

11:45 – 13:00 CEST ~ Session 2: Challenges and Opportunities for Geothermal Power in the EU

• Moderator: Miklos Antics, EGEC President
• Speakers
  • Luca Xodo, Global Sales and Partnerships Director, STEAM S.r.l. ETIP-Geothermal Chair
  • Sara Montomoli, Head of Geothermal Innovation, ENEL Green Power
  • Robert Winsloe, Executive Vice President, Origination, Eavor Technologies Inc
  • Ural Halaçoğlu, R&D Manager, ZORLU ENERJİ

13:00 – 14:00 ~ Lunch Break

13:45 – 15:35 CEST ~ Parallel Session: GEOSMART workshop session for Belgium

• Speakers:
  • Namrata Kale ~ Introduction to the Geosmart project
  • VNI/Zorlu ~ Presentation of the Geosmart innovations by demo site leaders
  • Ben Laenen ~ Geothermal market in BE and potential
  • Ben Laenen ~ Potential impact of Thermocline Storage in the Belgium context
  • Johan Van Bael ~Presentation of additional options to increase flexibility and efficiency (smart control of district heating networks, underground storage) and follow-up projects of Geosmart
  • Wilfried Bero ~ Main takeaways from the interviews with Belgian stakeholders
  • Q&A

14:00 – 15:30 CEST ~ Session 3: Market evolution and technology innovations in geothermal lithium

• Moderator: Luca Xodo, Global Sales and Partnerships Director, STEAM S.r.l. ETIP-Geothermal Chair
• Speakers
  • Céline Domecq, Director of Public Affairs EU, Volvo Car Corporation
  • Nazim Aliyev, VP Strategy, Vulcan Energy
  • Thibault de Saint-Vaulry, Business Development Manager for Europe, Geolith
  • Gerardo Herrera, Energy Intensive Industries and Raw Materials (GROW.I.1), European Commission
  • Florian Anderhuber, Deputy Director General- Energy, Climate and Sustainability, Euromines

15:30 – 16:00 CEST ~ Coffee Break

16:00 – 17:00 CEST ~ Session 4: Enhancing competitiveness and regulatory framework for energy storage

• Moderator: Philippe Dumas, EGEC Secretary-General
• Speakers
  • Paula Rey Garcia, Deputy Head of Unit B3 on Energy Efficiency, DG Energy, European Commission
  • Joseph Piotrowski, Geothermal Technology Development Manager, Natuerlich Insheim GmbH, Geosmart Project
  • Jakob Nies, Head of Brussels Office, Stadtwerke München GmbH (SWM)
  • Aurélien Ballagny, Head of Policy, Energy Storage Coalition

17:00 – 17:15 CEST ~ Conclusions:  Philippe Dumas, EGEC Secretary-General

Download the full agenda here.

Discover the Geosmart parallel session dedicated to the Belgian geothermal sector!

A parallel session dedicated to the Belgian geothermal sector was organised at the Geothermal Power 2024 conference on 3 July 2024 from 1:45 to 3:45 pm CEST! This workshop introduced Belgium’s geothermal stakeholders to the innovations developed in the framework of the Geosmart project. It provided an update on the status and potential of the geothermal market in Belgium. 

Speakers also discussed the possible impact of Thermocline storage in the Belgian context and complementary alternatives to increasing the flexibility and efficiency of geothermal applications. Finally, the results of the national consultation of key geothermal stakeholders conducted by the Geosmart project were reported and discussed with the audience.

This workshop provided the participants with valuable insights into market opportunities and innovative solutions driving the future of geothermal energy. This event aimed to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange in the Belgium geothermal sector and beyond.

 

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Become an EGEC Member

Membership of EGEC is open to private and public bodies operating in the geothermal sector, provided that they are located or have operations within Europe. Membership fees are based on the size, turnover, and scope of the body requesting association. Join us in Brussels! https://www.egec.org/membership/

 

About the Geosmart Project 

   This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. Grant agreement 818576.

More information. 

 

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