Norwegian Geothermal conference GeoEnergy, Sept 1-2, 2021

Bergen, Norway (source: flickr/ Miguel Virkkunen Carvalho, creative commons)

Alexander Richter 24 Aug 2021

The Norwegian Centre for Geothermal Energy Research (CGER) is experiencing an increasing number of requests for information on geothermal activities and potential in Norway.

Traditional geothermal heat pumps and geothermal heat storage will remain central in Norwegian exploitation, but new markets are now being investigated, such as geothermal electricity production on Svalbard, deep sea, and through exploitation of oil and gas infrastructure on the continental shelf. International collaboration, through such programs as Horizon Europe and ERA, will also further development in Norway. The ongoing revision of the Energy21 strategy under the Norwegian Oil and Energy ministry will determine policy on renewable energy, and therefore be central to geothermal research and innovation in Norway moving ahead.

This year’s conference – to be held September 1-2, 2021 virtually –  will focus on creating a better understanding of how geothermal fits into the Norwegian energy budget and economy, thereby contributing to a sustainable development of geothermal as a renewable energy resource in Norway, through a national effort and through collaboration with expertise and knowhow internationally. Virtual networking will be facilitated in the breaks, enabling follow up of talks, following up with existing contacts and establishing new ones.

This year’s conference is going to look into the potential for geothermal energy in Norway – including Svalbard. Notable keynotes by Lars Andreas Lunde from OED and presentation by Lene Mostue from Energi21, in addition to presentations from industry, academia, and research in Norway and internationally.

The event is hosted by NORCE Energy. Details via the conference site below.

Source: Conference website