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As part of the Australian Geothermal Association's webinar series, we heard from the University of Wollongong's Pabasara Kumari, discussing the emerging field of mine-based geothermal energy, with a focus on how consistent thermodynamic conditions found in mine environments can be harnessed for heating and cooling applications. Selected international case studies from the Netherlands, Canada, and the UK were examined, highlighting key technical challenges, such as resource as

Our thanks to everyone who joined us for the Global Geothermal Showcase 2025, an event designed to spark interest and investment in...

AGA Corporate Member Victorian Geothermal Energy Company is progressing their Koroit geothermal project in Western Victoria. The Koroit...

As part of the Australian Geothermal Association's webinar series, we heard from Enead's Wouter Peere as he explores the practicalities of designing geothermal borefields. He highlights the benefits of geothermal heat pump systems, with a focus on the Australian context, explains the key physical principles behind borefield operation, and walks through the different steps of the design process. Whether you're an engineer, designer or driller, you'll come away with the knowled

The Australian Geothermal Association is excited to announce that registrations are now open for the Global Geothermal Showcase - a...

Geothermal Titles Map

As part of the Australian Geothermal Association's webinar series, we hear the latest from Eavor Technologies and their closed loop geothermal systems. Presenter : Neil Ethier is Vice President Origination based out of the Calgary office. His responsibility is to oversee a talented group of business development professionals globally. Neil has been at Eavor since 2020, where he has held various roles in both Corporate and Business Development. Prior to Eavor, Neil spent 20 y

The Australian Geothermal Association's AGM was held on 15th May 2025. Members can access a recording and documents from the meeting via the links below.

All AGA members receive membership to the International Geothermal Association (IGA) thanks to AGA's affiliated membership. This includes access to IGA's global newsletters. All AGA members can access the latest newsletter in the section below.

Geothermal is the renewable energy solution that Australia is looking for

Soren Soe, co-founder of CoilRig , talks about coiled tubing drilling vs. conventional drilling and the advantages of utilising this technology. He touches on the CTEnergy 500, the latest innovation developed by the CoilRig team, and how they are shaking up the industry in the USA. Presenter : Soren Soe , the co-founder of CoilRig™, joined UniSA, in 2018 and has held various Project, Engineering plus Executive leadership positions since completing his Bachelor of Science in

The Australian Geothermal Association and the Institute of Geology Malaysia sign Memorandum of Understanding

The AGA is pleased to provide an updated Geothermal Titles map, featuring information current through February 2025. A pdf version of the file can be downloaded using the link below. AGA members can access a more detailed breakdown of the information via the links below.

The Latrobe Valley in Victoria exhibits an elevated geothermal gradient and is therefore of high interest for geothermal developments, with a geothermal doublet already in place at the local aquatic centre, providing temperatures of up to 68°C. In this talk, Rockwater and JRG Energy present a comprehensive geothermal feasibility study covering geological exploration of the Latrobe Valley, aquifer modelling and geothermal doublet planning, with the aim of providing heating to

IGA and Seequent enter strategic agreement to boost geothermal progress

Vulcan to supply BASF chemical production facility in Germany with geothermal heat

Vulcan secures federal funding for geothermal heating project in Landau, Germany

The AGA is pleased to provide an updated Geothermal Titles map that includes the recently announced WA bid round areas. A pdf version of the file can be downloaded using the link below. Member can also access the QGIS project using the link below.

WA Geothermal bid round announcement

Australian Geothermal Titles Map

Fervo Energy's first well at the Cape Station geothermal site in Utah delivered an output of over 10 MW after well testing, on pace for...

At the AGA Webinar on 25 July 2024, Maryam Hamlehdar (University of Melbourne) presented a comprehensive review of the potential of geothermal energy for producing hydrogen, with a focus on Australian low-temperature geothermal reservoirs, particularly Hot Sedimentary Aquifers (HSAs). Australia’s HSAs are used as examples of how low-temperature geothermal reservoirs can provide potential solutions for hydrogen production. The work evaluates multiple metrics to appraise the fe

A celebration was held in Tuscany, Italy to commemorate the 120-year anniversary since geothermal energy was first used to generate...

Members are now able to access recordings of selected AGA webinars using the link below. For more information on the various webinars that AGA has presented, click here .

Strategic investments by CIMIC Group and Hancock Prospecting €40 million (~A$65 million) placement enables Vulcan to maintain project...

Fervo Energy will be supplying geothermal power from the Cape Station project to utility Southern California Edison under a 15-year...

The Australian Geothermal Association is pleased to make available a current map of existing geothermal tenements and applications in Australia. You can download a pdf file of this map with accompanying table summarising the number and size of the licences by clicking the link below. This map will be updated quarterly, so please check back for the latest version. Members can also access a copy of the QGIS project using the link below. The project contains additional details

Dr. Gemma Mitjanas presented her research results in a webinar on 23 May 2024. Gemma currently a research fellow at the Sustainable Minerals Institute (University of Queensland). Gemma earned her PhD in Geology at the Universitat de Barcelona. Her thesis, entitled "Geophysical and geological characterisation of fault-controlled geothermal systems," forms the basis for her presentation. Abstract: Previous and new geological and geophysical datasets have provided the basis for

Whitebark Energy has commenced a study on the commercialization of hydrogen production at the company's geothermal assets in Australia.

The last year has seen significant progress with the implementation of EGS technology, with profound and exciting implications for the...

Ralf Oppermann of Optimal Resource Solutions presented this discussion on fault extraction from seismic data on 18 April as a part of the AGA webinar series. Members can access a copy of the presentation via the link below. Geothermal energy has the potential to play a very important role in the sustainable global energy mix. There are, however, several technical and economic challenges that need to be overcome to de-risk geothermal development and production and to help acce

Victoria University PhD Candidate Gaelle Joson will share a case study from regional Australia based on the results of her research on the socio-cultural, economic and environmental impacts of hot springs. Gaelle's PhD was sponsored by the AGA. The first phase of this research involved developing indicators for hot springs operations using the Delphi Technique. This involved seeking two rounds of advice from selected experts from around the world. Thirty-two experts from Au

Earths Energy and Baker Hughes have entered a strategic partnership to evaluate the deployment of closed-loop geothermal technologies in...

Dr, John Bishop presented an update on the Lemont GeoLithium project - a dual-stream opportunity in Tasmania, working to develop a geothermal power plant with extraction of lithium (and potentially other metals) from the brine prior to its reinjection. Members can access a copy of the presentation slides as well as a recording of the presentation by clicking on the links below.

Martin Pujol of JRG Energy and colleagues presented case studies examining geothermal exploration methods and well testing procedures from various JRG projects around the world. The presentation will highlight exploration methods for blind and low temperature geothermal systems that are relevant to the Australian market.

Dr. Trey Meckel presented this webinar that was sponsored jointly by the AGA and PESA. Trey discussed the fast-changing world, resources and the energy transition with a focus on how skills developed in the petroleum industry can be applied to geothermal exploration and other decarbonisation pursuits.

Earths Energy has completed a $6mm capital raise to support geothermal in Australia and is now trading on the ASX as EE1.

Hunter Valley Geothermal Energy’s (HVGE) recently granted geothermal exploration licence EL9591, covers the Hunter Geothermal Anomaly...

Steam Resources MD Josh Puckridge spoke to the Australian Business Review about the potential of geothermal energy to contribute to the...

ThinkGeoEnergy reports that global geothermal power generation capacity stood at 16,355 MW at the year-end 2023. Growth is picking up...

Direct Lithium Pty Ltd is developing a power plus Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) project from geothermal brine within permeable...

Direct Lithium Pty Ltd is a private Australian company focused on developing a geothermal power plus lithium-in-brine operation in...

Nominations are now being accepted for areas to be considered in Western Australia's 2024 round of geothermal acreage release, and will...

Click below to view the webinar presentation given by Dr. Francis Wedin of Vulcan Energy on 30 November 2023. Dr. Wedin discussed the synergy between geothermal and direct lithium extraction in the context of Vulcan's development plans in Germany. Members can also access a recording of the presentation.

Vulcan officially opened its Lithium Extraction Optimisation Plant (LEOP) in Landau, Germany, in a ceremony attended by local community,...

Geothermal energy provides a unique, zero emission renewable resource that can provide base load, dispatchable power. Other renewable...

Clare Baxter presented a webinar that discussed using Seequent's Leapfrog software to conduct a technical assessment of low temperature geothermal resources using examples from Europe.   Geothermal can be developed for a range of different applications. All of these require understanding of the subsurface and the resource. Seequent have been supporting the global geothermal industry since 2012 by developing fast, flexible and dynamic tools to model the subsurface. This webina

AGA corporate members VRX Silica and Steam Resources have announced a farm-in and joint venture agreement regarding Western Australian...

The Tasmanian government recently awarded new geothermal exploration permits in the state. Find out about the the ongoing search for...

New South Wales recently granted the second geothermal exploration permit of 2023 to Hunter Valley Geothermal Energy P/L. The award...