Cornwall Positions Itself at the Heart of the UK’s Geothermal Future with UK FORGE Initiative January 9, 2026 By: Robert Buluma Image: Cornwall's Geothermal Wonder Cornwall is emerging as the focal point of the United Kingdom’s geothermal ambitions, following the launch of the UK FORGE (Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy) initiative,a bold proposal designed to unlock the nation’s deep geothermal potential and catalyze large-scale investment in the sector. Proposed by Cornwall Trade and Investment, UK FORGE aims to bring together industry players, energy buyers, researchers, and government stakeholders to develop a robust, investable business case for geothermal energy in the UK. The initiative was officially launched on December 19, 2025, at Eden Geothermal, one of the country’s most advanced geothermal sites, signaling Cornwall’s intent to lead the geothermal transition. A Unified Push for Deep Geothermal Energy The UK FORGE proposal has already garnered...
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