International Consortium Advances Next-Generation Geothermal Technology Validation in Ukraine
August 15, 2025 – Western Ukraine
An international coalition of academic institutions and industry leaders has embarked on a project to validate advanced geothermal energy technology in Western Ukraine, aiming to bolster the region’s sustainable energy portfolio and demonstrate scalable solutions for Eastern Europe.
Consortium Applies for Crucial Funding
The consortium, spearheaded by British energy and mineral resource specialist Getech, has formally submitted a funding application under a joint Ukraine-UK government tender. The grant proposal seeks £1.41 million over a two-year period to support technical validation of cutting-edge closed-loop geothermal systems tailored to the sedimentary formations of the Transcarpathian region. Awaited funding decisions are expected by summer 2025. ### Collaborative Expertise Across Borders
Besides Getech, the group includes Sweden’s Jordkraft Energy AB—a developer of proprietary, patent-pending closed-loop geothermal technology—along with Ukrainian energy firm UGV (a division of Naftogaz), plus academic and industrial partners spanning the UK, Ukraine, Poland, and Lithuania. The collaboration will pilot test Jordkraft’s deep closed-loop systems designed specifically for hard sedimentary rock environments, aiming to confirm their performance and economic viability as a baseload energy source.
Geological Opportunity in the Carpathians
The project focuses on the Transcarpathian area, whose geological characteristics resemble Sweden’s—but with the benefit of shallower, more accessible thermal reservoirs. This makes the region an ideal natural laboratory to demonstrate that advanced closed-loop geothermal solutions can provide secure, sustainable heat and power with minimal environmental disruption.
Industry Perspectives
Max Brouwers, Chief Business Development Officer at Getech, expressed optimistic enthusiasm about the initiative: “This consortium perfectly aligns with our expertise in geothermal resource mapping and geoscience interpretation. Regardless of the funding outcome, the partnership is proving invaluable for knowledge exchange and broadening industry networks. We look forward to advancing geothermal’s role in the global energy transition.”
Jessica Friberg, CEO and co-founder of Jordkraft Energy AB, highlighted the strategic importance of the project: “Ukraine has vast geothermal potential that remains largely untapped. Our technology could play a critical role in enhancing the nation’s energy independence and resilience, especially during sustainable rebuilding efforts.”
Support from InnovateUkraine
The funding program—InnovateUkraine—was launched in 2024 to accelerate green energy innovation in Ukraine amidst the country’s ongoing energy transition. The current funding round made available £17 million to support cutting-edge projects. This initiative reflects a growing international commitment to establish low-carbon, renewable energy infrastructure in Ukraine and the surrounding region.
This collaborative project positions Eastern Europe on the forefront of next-generation geothermal energy development, with promising implications for regional energy security, climate goals, and technological innovation.
Source: Jordkraft, UK Government, ThinkGeoEnergy
