Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 22 July 2025

On 22 July 2025, the COMPASS project, in collaboration with the GREET GEO project, hosted a Regional Stakeholder Workshop on Unlocking High-Temperature Geothermal Energy at the Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

This hybrid workshop facilitated active engagement from a diverse audience, combining in-person and remote participation to support broad, cross-sector dialogue.

Moderated by Amel Barich (GEORG) and Dario Bonciani (COSVIG), the event convened a multidisciplinary group of professionals — including geothermal developers, drilling specialists, academic researchers, public officials, and regional energy stakeholders — reflecting the growing international interest in high-temperature and superhot geothermal energy.

Workshop Highlights:

• Technical presentations from COMPASS project partners showcased cutting-edge solutions for:

  • Mitigating corrosion and mechanical stress in deep wells using EHLA technology

  • Developing flexible cementing and casing systems

  • Assessing the environmental and financial dimensions of superhot geothermal deployment

• A panel discussion featured:

  • Baldur Hauksson, CTO of Reykjavik Geothermal

  • Santiago Díaz Ruano, Head of R&D&I at the Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias (ITC)
    Moderated by the COMPASS team, the panel explored key challenges and opportunities related to regulatory frameworks, energy market distortions, environmental concerns, and social acceptance in the Canary Islands.

• The importance of building a Social License to Operate (SLO) was underlined, highlighting the need for early engagement, transparency, and context-sensitive benefit sharing.

As the Canary Islands prepare for exploratory geothermal drilling, the workshop provided a valuable platform to align regional priorities with European innovation, policy goals, and clean energy ambitions.

We extend our sincere thanks to all participants and speakers for their contributions, and to our colleagues at GREET GEO, particularly those from the La Palma Research Centre, for their essential support in organising this event.