Geothermal wells in Dobrovnik to secure sustainable heat
Dobrovnik tropical garden - not directly related to story (source: https://kraji.eu/)
Alexander Richter
3 Jun 2025
Over EUR2 million will be invested in drilling two geothermal reinjection wells in Dobrovnik, Slovenia, ensuring long-term heat supply for the community.
Dobrovnik, a municipality in northeastern Slovenia, has announced an investment exceeding EUR2 million to develop geothermal wells for heating and energy production. The project will focus on reinjecting used thermal water back into the geothermal system, ensuring sustainable heat use for future generations.
The funding comes from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning under co-financing by the Climate Change Fund. As part of the project, drilling, testing and reinjection will help support sustainability and resource conservation. The total depth of the geothermal wells is expected to reach 1,500 meters.
The primary goal is to provide a stable, long-term heat supply to Dobrovnik’s residents and businesses while securing the geothermal resource for future use. We previously reported on a geothermal pilot project for power, while here this project is focused on existing heat use for greenhouse operations. In the area a large tropical garden is attracting tourists, and a large EUR 80 million investment into large greenhouse build out was announced in 2024.
Municipal representatives emphasized the importance of this investment for the region. The project aligns with Slovenia’s broader energy strategy, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to renewable energy sources.
With an estimated completion timeline of several years, this geothermal project aims to not only improve the region’s energy independence, support local economic development, but also preserve geothermal resources through careful reinjection practices
The project is part of a broader push in Slovenia and across Europe to expand geothermal heating and energy production as a climate-friendly alternative to fossil fuels.
Source: Sobata Info
Note: we adapted the article to clarify that it is indeed Dobrovnik in Slovenia and not Dubrovnik in Croatia (thanks for the keen eye of our readers).
