November 12, 2026
COP31 | Advancing Next-Generation Geothermal Innovation for Scale
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Event Details:
November 12, 2026
2:00-3:00pm TRT
IEA Pavilion, Blue Zone, COP31
About the event
Geothermal energy offers significant opportunities to expand reliable, clean electricity, strengthen energy security, and diversify national energy portfolios. Despite advances in drilling and geothermal technologies, deployment remains constrained by high upfront costs, project development risks, limited subsurface data, and regulatory and infrastructure challenges.
Hosted by the International Energy Agency (IEA), featuring Paolo Frankl, and Clean Air Task Force (CATF), featuring Terra Rogers and David Yellen, this panel will explore the potential of next-generation geothermal technologies and the policies, investments, and international partnerships needed to accelerate deployment at scale. The discussion will highlight CATF’s work on Superhot Rock Geothermal, opportunities to improve project bankability, and practical approaches to overcoming barriers to commercialization and global adoption.
