EuroGeoSurveys proposes geological services platform to boost geothermal in Europe

The European Commission in Berlamont Building, Brussels, Belgium (source: Ecuador Foreign Ministry, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Carlo Cariaga 18 Jun 2025

The Geological Surveys of Europe (EuroGeoSurveys) has published a position paper highlighting the importance of European geoscientific expertise and the availability of geological data, models, and tools to accelerate the deployment of geothermal projects in Europe. Thus, a permanent Geological Services for Europe is proposed to provide the scientific data, tools, and policy support to advocate for Europe’s geothermal sector.

Read the full position paper – “Advancing Geothermal Energy in Europe”.

The importance of providing publicly available geologic data for growth in the geothermal sector in Europe has already been emphasized by several documents and reports over the years, including a report published by the European Parliament in early 2024. Geological data provides better understanding of subsurface conditions, thus helping to establish risk mitigation schemes and secure necessary funding for geothermal exploration and development.

The value of this geological data will be further strengthened by establishing cross-border, regional, and pan-European scientific collaboration, resulting in a shared database of high-quality geological data and geothermal resource knowledge base.

The paper proposes the establishment of a Geological Service for Europe to guarantee continuous development and integration of vital geological data and services. It also calls for funding for the acquisition of new subsurface data through public exploration campaigns, particularly in areas with low data coverage, as well as an expanded international cooperation for data management, infrastructure planning, resource assessment, and skills development.

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Source: The Geological Surveys of Europe