Alphaxioms Geothermal News and Related Research Globally

SGeoTHERM 2025: The Ultimate Marketplace for Geothermal Energy By: Robert Buluma The global stage is set for GeoTHERM 2025, Europe’s largest geothermal energy trade fair and congress, taking place from February 20th to 21st at Messe Offenburg, Germany. This highly anticipated event promises to unite industry experts, researchers, students, and citizens, fostering groundbreaking discussions on the potential of geothermal energy in our future energy mix.   A Grand Opening to Set the Stage The event kicks off on February 20th with an inspiring welcome address by Hans-Peter Kopp, Mayor for Finance, Culture, and Social Affairs of Offenburg. The keynote speech by Dr. Andre Baumann, State Secretary at the Ministry of the Environment, Climate, and Energy Economy of Baden-Württemberg, will highlight the importance of geothermal energy in achieving climate goals and accelerating innovation. EGEC, a GeoTHERM affiliated run initiative is on the record of running one of the best yet transp...

 Revolutionizing Lithium Production: Vulcan Energie Ressource GmbH Wins the Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award 2024 By  Robert Buluma Offenburg, March 1, 2024 – The European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) proudly announces Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH as the recipient of the esteemed Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award 2024. This accolade celebrates Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH's groundbreaking project, the Lithium Extraction Optimization Plant (LEOP), a revolutionary endeavor set to transform sustainable lithium production in Europe. Introducing LEOP: A Game-Changer in Lithium Extraction LEOP represents a pioneering initiative, heralding the inaugural production unit to extract lithium from geothermal sources in an eco-friendly manner. Operational since 2023, this innovative plant, situated in Europe, achieves an impressive Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 7/8. With an annual output of 40 tons of green lithium hydroxide, LEOP has th...