Seequent and the International Geothermal Association Partner to Unlock Geothermal Energy's Potential for a Sustainable Future
Seequent and the International Geothermal Association (IGA) have announced a strategic partnership to promote geothermal energy as a sustainable renewable energy source. Seequent's software currently supports over half of the world's geothermal electricity production. The partnership aims to build clear messaging for the industry and promote best practices, with Seequent becoming a Diamond Sponsor for the 2026 World Geothermal Congress.
The collaboration focuses on advancing geothermal energy's role in providing reliable baseload power, particularly for AI-enabled data centers. According to recent UN reports, geothermal energy has greater potential for mitigating emissions by 2035 than carbon capture, bioenergy, or reducing coal mining methane emissions. The European geothermal capacity could grow eight-fold by 2050, while the US Department of Energy predicts a 26-fold increase.
Seequent e l'International Geothermal Association (IGA) hanno annunciato una partnership strategica per promuovere l'energia geotermica come una fonte rinnovabile sostenibile. Il software di Seequent supporta attualmente oltre la metà della produzione di elettricità geotermica nel mondo. La partnership mira a costruire messaggi chiari per il settore e promuovere le migliori pratiche, con Seequent che diventa Diamond Sponsor per il Congresso Mondiale Geotermico del 2026.
La collaborazione si concentra sull'avanzamento del ruolo dell'energia geotermica nella fornitura di energia di base affidabile, in particolare per i data center abilitati all'IA. Secondo i recenti rapporti delle Nazioni Unite, l'energia geotermica ha un maggiore potenziale per ridurre le emissioni entro il 2035 rispetto alla cattura del carbonio, alla bioenergia o alla riduzione delle emissioni di metano dal carbone. La capacità geotermica europea potrebbe aumentare otto volte entro il 2050, mentre il Dipartimento dell'Energia degli Stati Uniti prevede un incremento di 26 volte.
Seequent y la Asociación Internacional de Geotermia (IGA) han anunciado una asociación estratégica para promover la energía geotérmica como una fuente de energía renovable sostenible. El software de Seequent actualmente apoya más de la mitad de la producción de electricidad geotérmica en el mundo. La asociación tiene como objetivo construir mensajes claros para la industria y promover las mejores prácticas, con Seequent convirtiéndose en patrocinador diamante del Congreso Mundial de Geotermia 2026.
La colaboración se centra en avanzar en el papel de la energía geotérmica en la provisión de energía de base confiable, particularmente para los centros de datos impulsados por IA. Según informes recientes de la ONU, la energía geotérmica tiene un mayor potencial para mitigar las emisiones para 2035 que la captura de carbono, la bioenergía o la reducción de las emisiones de metano del carbón. La capacidad geotérmica europea podría crecer ocho veces para 2050, mientras que el Departamento de Energía de EE. UU. prevé un aumento de 26 veces.
Seequent와 국제 지열 협회 (IGA)는 지속 가능한 재생 에너지 소스로서 지열 에너지를 촉진하기 위한 전략적 파트너십을 발표했습니다. Seequent의 소프트웨어는 현재 세계 지열 전력 생산의 절반 이상을 지원하고 있습니다. 이 파트너십은 산업을 위한 명확한 메시지를 구축하고 최선의 관행을 촉진하는 것을 목표로 하며, Seequent는 2026 세계 지열Congress의 다이아몬드 스폰서가 됩니다.
이번 협업은 특히 AI 기반 데이터 센터를 위한 안정적인 기본 전력을 제공하는 데 있어 지열 에너지의 역할을 발전시키는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다. 최근 유엔 보고서에 따르면, 지열 에너지는 2035년까지 탄소 포집, 바이오 에너지 또는 석탄 채굴 메탄 배출 감소보다 배출 완화의 잠재력이 더 큽니다. 유럽의 지열 발전 능력은 2050년까지 8배 성장할 수 있으며, 미국 에너지부는 26배 증가할 것으로 예상하고 있습니다.
Seequent et l'Association internationale de géothermie (IGA) ont annoncé un partenariat stratégique pour promouvoir l'énergie géothermique comme une source d'énergie renouvelable durable. Le logiciel de Seequent soutient actuellement plus de la moitié de la production d'électricité géothermique dans le monde. Le partenariat vise à établir des messages clairs pour l'industrie et à promouvoir les meilleures pratiques, avec Seequent devenant sponsor diamantaire du Congrès mondial de géothermie 2026.
La collaboration se concentre sur l'avancement du rôle de l'énergie géothermique dans la fourniture d'une énergie de base fiable, en particulier pour les centres de données alimentés par l'IA. Selon des rapports récents de l'ONU, l'énergie géothermique a un plus grand potentiel pour atténuer les émissions d'ici 2035 que la capture du carbone, la bioénergie ou la réduction des émissions de méthane de l'extraction du charbon. La capacité géothermique européenne pourrait croître huit fois d'ici 2050, tandis que le département de l'énergie des États-Unis prévoit une augmentation de 26 fois.
Seequent und die International Geothermal Association (IGA) haben eine strategische Partnerschaft angekündigt, um Geothermie als nachhaltige erneuerbare Energiequelle zu fördern. Die Software von Seequent unterstützt derzeit mehr als die Hälfte der weltweiten geothermischen Stromproduktion. Ziel der Partnerschaft ist es, klare Botschaften für die Branche zu entwickeln und bewährte Praktiken zu fördern, wobei Seequent Diamond Sponsor des Weltgeothermiekongresses 2026 wird.
Die Zusammenarbeit konzentriert sich darauf, die Rolle der geothermischen Energie bei der Bereitstellung zuverlässiger Grundlastenergie zu stärken, insbesondere für KI-gestützte Rechenzentren. Laut aktuellen Berichten der UN hat die Geothermie bis 2035 ein größeres Potenzial zur Minderung von Emissionen als die Kohlenstoffabscheidung, Bioenergie oder die Reduzierung von Methanemissionen aus dem Kohlebergbau. Die europäische geothermische Kapazität könnte bis 2050 um das Achtfache wachsen, während das US-Energieministerium mit einer 26-fachen Steigerung rechnet.
- Seequent's software supports over 50% of global geothermal electricity production
- Partnership strengthens position in growing geothermal energy market
- Strategic alignment with emerging AI data center power demands
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This strategic partnership between Seequent and IGA represents a significant development in the geothermal energy sector. The collaboration aims to leverage Seequent's advanced subsurface modeling technology, which already supports over 50% of global geothermal electricity production, to expand geothermal energy adoption.
The timing is particularly strategic given the increasing demand for reliable baseload power from AI data centers and the recent UN Emissions Report highlighting geothermal's superior potential for emissions reduction compared to other alternatives. The partnership's focus on technological innovation, particularly in fluid tracing and resource management, could accelerate geothermal project development and improve operational efficiency.
The market opportunity is substantial, with projections indicating an 8-fold growth potential in Europe by 2050 and a 26-fold increase in the US. Recent policy changes, such as the US Department of Interior's initiative to streamline permitting on public lands, further support this growth trajectory.
Seequent's software innovations in subsurface modeling represent a critical technological advancement for the geothermal sector. The new physics capabilities for fluid tracing are particularly significant for improving resource management efficiency. The partnership with Google's data center projects through Fervo Energy demonstrates practical application in high-demand scenarios.
The focus on digitalizing geothermal operations, evidenced by Seequent's Diamond Sponsorship of the 2026 World Geothermal Congress's digitalization category, indicates a shift toward more sophisticated, data-driven approaches in geothermal resource management. This technological evolution could significantly reduce exploration risks and operating costs, making geothermal more commercially viable across diverse geographical locations.
Geothermal has been overlooked as a key renewable energy source, says IGA and Seequent
Panel and moderator for the launch announcement of global partnership between Seequent and the International Geothermal Association.
Left to right:
Mike Allen, Vice President, New Zealand Geothermal Association;
John O'Sullivan, Co-Director, Geothermal Institute at the University of
Geothermal draws energy from hot fluids travelling through the Earth's subsurface. These fluids are utilised to drive turbines producing electricity, directly to heat homes or in industrial processes. Traditionally, geothermal energy has been viewed as energy restricted to environments where it is visible - however new technological breakthroughs and the realities of needing 24/7 access to energy are changing the investment landscape.
The International Geothermal Association is the leading global platform on geothermal energy.
Marit Brommer, Chief Executive Officer, IGA, said: "Geothermal energy has been overlooked as a reliable and sustainable energy source. It is uniquely positioned to provide this, and partnerships like this are essential to accelerating its growth. We are excited to partner with Seequent, whose technological innovations in subsurface modelling bring clarity to geothermal development, empowering countries to leverage this clean energy resource and drive meaningful progress toward global net zero goals. We encourage other industry leaders and companies to join and amplify promotion of geothermal, as collaborative efforts are key to unlocking geothermal's full potential for a sustainable future."
Seequent software supports more than half of the world’s geothermal electricity production, bringing clarity to a complex unseen challenge of managing subsurface resources. The company has long been at the forefront of technical advancements in the industry, for example, bringing geothermal energy directly to heat homes in
Graham Grant, Chief Executive Officer, Seequent, said: “Seequent is honoured to partner with the International Geothermal Association for the next two years. We will work with global partners to build clear and consistent messaging for the industry, positioning geothermal as a vital contributor to the energy transition. We will also work together to promote best practice and partner on major events, including as a Diamond Sponsor in the digitalisation category for the 2026 World Geothermal Congress.”
Seequent’s latest innovations include adding new physics capabilities to its software to trace fluids more accurately, ultimately leading to more efficient resource management and a more sustainable geothermal operation.
Graham Grant added: “An emerging use case for geothermal is the rise of hyperscale AI-enabled data centres which represent a rapidly emerging new form of power demand requiring reliable baseload, or consistent, power supply. Geothermal is the cleanest form of renewable energy able to provide this baseload power and should play a key role in future data centre strategy globally.”
Seequent customer Fervo Energy is applying oil and gas technology to find new ways to produce geothermal energy for Google’s data centres in the
Jack Norbeck, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, Fervo Energy, said: “Seequent’s partnership with the International Geothermal Association marks an important step in advancing the role of geothermal in the global energy transition. At Fervo, we’ve experienced firsthand how Seequent’s technologies enhance our ability to manage and optimise geothermal reservoirs. This collaboration promises to support the industry's growth, helping unlock geothermal’s potential to deliver sustainable, around-the-clock energy to meet the world’s growing demand for clean power.’
The latest UN Emissions Report found geothermal energy had the potential to mitigate more energy emissions by 2035 than carbon capture and storage, or bioenergy, or the reduction of methane emissions from coal mining.* The UN’s assessment did not include unique downstream benefits in horticulture and agriculture, or the potential opportunities related to technological advances in mineral extraction.
The Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has said geothermal energy production in
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* p57, appendix, UN Emissions Report 2024 here.
** European geothermal capacity could grow eight-fold by 2050
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About the International Geothermal Association: The International Geothermal Association (IGA), is the leading global platform on geothermal energy, serving as a hub for networking opportunities aimed at promoting and supporting global geothermal development. With industry partners the IGA sets standards, mature the technology agenda and nurture entrepreneurs engaged in clean technology.
With its four pillars Visibility, Sustainability, Partnerships and Authority, the IGA is committed to push geothermal as a gamechanger for achieving Sustainable Development Goal #7 providing affordable, clean, baseload energy for all.
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