Industry players officially establish Taiwan Geothermal Industry Association
First General Assembly of the Taiwan Geothermal Industry Association (source: Email correspondence)
Carlo Cariaga
26 Jun 2025
Nine founding companies have established the Taiwan Geothermal Industry Association, advocating for improved policy, collaboration, and public awareness.
In support of Taiwan’s 2050 Net Zero goal and its efforts to diversify and transition the energy sector, the Taiwan Geothermal Industry Association—the country’s first developer-led geothermal organization—was officially established on June 5.
Formed by nine domestic and international companies, including Hwan Tai Geothermal, Plus GeoEnergy, Baseload Power Taiwan, TCC Green Energy, Dengyang Geothermal, Hung Lung Geothermal, Pan Shih Geothermal, Jiuli Energy, and Wanhao International, the Association is dedicated to promoting the sustainable development of Taiwan’s geothermal industry. It aims to foster constructive collaboration and dialogue among government, industry, academia, and the public, to help Taiwan achieve its geothermal power installation targets.
On the day of its founding, the Association also held its First General Assembly and Board Election. Shi-Bin Lee, Chairman of Hwan Tai Geothermal, was elected as Chairperson of the Association. Executive board members include Frank Chen, Board Member of Plus GeoEnergy, and Claire Lai, Regional Marketing Director of Baseload Power Taiwan. Wei-Yu Chen, Chairman of Jiuli Energy, was appointed as Executive Supervisor. Charles Huang from Hwan Tai Geothermal will serve as Secretary General, managing the Association’s operations and collaboration efforts. Other board and supervisory members were selected from among the Association’s nine founding companies.
The Association’s core missions are built on three key pillars:
- Advocating for geothermal policy and regulatory development
- Promoting domestic and international collaboration across technologies, experience, and supply chains
- Enhancing communication and public awareness to strengthen understanding and support for geothermal energy
The nine founding members have already launched exploration and development projects in geothermal potential areas such as New Taipei, Yilan, Hualien, and Taitung. However, geothermal development still faces various challenges, including regulatory constraints, environmental assessment processes, and stakeholder communication. The Association aims to converts practical experience into actionable policy proposals and collaborative frameworks. It is also committed to building a well-regulated, sustainable geothermal industry while nurturing local talent and supply chains, with a long-term vision of international cooperation.
The Chairperson Shi-Bin Lee emphasized that geothermal energy—known for its stable 24/7 output and low-carbon, sustainable characteristics—plays a vital role in achieving net-zero emissions target. He stated that the Association will act as both a unifying force within the industry and a collaborative platform, working alongside government and stakeholders to create a more supportive, resilient, and forward-looking environment for geothermal development.
Source: Email correspondence
