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Canary Islands to host high-enthalpy geothermal forum

International geothermics conference coming to La Palma

The Canary Islands Government is organising a conference on high-enthalpy geothermal energy, titled “The Heat Beneath Our Feet: Energy for the Future”, to be held on 28 and 29 May at the CajaCanarias Cultural Space in Santa Cruz de La Palma. The event will feature international experts who will share their experience in harnessing the resource.

Putting the Canary Islands on the global geothermal map

Organised in collaboration with the Canary Islands Energy Offices, the conference aims to place the archipelago at the centre of the international debate on the use of a resource with enormous energy, economic and scientific potential for the islands, according to a statement from the regional government. Registration is now open and free of charge. The event is aimed at public administrations, businesses, technical professionals and any member of the public interested in learning about the path the Canary Islands are taking towards a cleaner, more self-sufficient energy model adapted to the reality of island life.

Three thematic blocks: geothermal models, investment and drilling challenges

The conference will be structured into three thematic blocks addressing successful geothermal models, economic factors and investment, as well as technical challenges linked to drilling in volcanic environments. The programme will feature contributions from Canarian professionals and technical experts responsible for geothermal research permits in the archipelago, alongside representatives from the islands’ scientific and technological ecosystem, including the Institute of Renewable Energy Technology (ITER) and the Volcanological Institute of the Canary Islands (INVOLCAN).

Iceland and the Azores bring real-world experience

As an added value, international speakers from Iceland and the Azores will also participate – two volcanic territories that serve as global benchmarks in the utilisation of this resource.

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