MEPs overwhelmingly (531 votes in favour, 2 against and 20 abstentions) adopted a Report on geothermal energy that recognises the huge potential of geothermal energy and sets the stage for a greener and more sustainable future.
The main points of the report:
- Governments are urged to invest in geothermal resource mapping and drilling.
- The European Geological Data Infrastructure (EGDI) takes centre stage, providing access to pan-European and national geological datasets.
- Geothermal energy is seen as a game-changer for the decarbonisation of district heating systems.
- The EU needs to streamline the permitting process for geothermal projects to make them more attractive to investors.
This recognition by the EU Parliament highlights the crucial role of a sustainable Geological service for Europe.
Explore GeoEnergy maps and datasets on EGDI.
Full EU Parliament’s Report on geothermal energy is available here.