From June 8 to 11, 2026, industry leaders, researchers and visionaries from around the world, gathered in Calgary, Canada to attend the World Geothermal Congress 2026. The happening yet insightful event was organised by the International Geothermal Association. Dr M A Hye Chowdhury, Lead Technologist at Technovative Solutions Limited (TVS), joined the congress as our key geothermalist. Based on an interview with him, we have prepared this blog focusing on our participation at the event.
Since 2018, TVS has been working on several geothermal development projects funded by the European Commission, such as GeoCoat, GeoHex, GeoSmart, GeoDrill, OptiDrill, COMPASS, nGEL, SHiFT etc. To showcase our contribution to the sector, we took this opportunity to present our research and insights. Dr Chowdhury presented two of his conference papers, where he discussed analytical findings of techno-economic and environmental footprints from one of the Horizon Europe-funded initiatives that aims to develop advanced drilling and completion technologies to tap into deep, superhot (450°C–550°C) geothermal formations.
The first paper, titled “GETEM-Based Decision Support System to Analyse the LCOE of Geothermal Plants Utilising Very Hot or Superhot Georesources”, was presented on June 9. In this presentation, a techno-economic analysis of representative Icelandic and Italian geothermal power plants utilising very hot geo-resources was demonstrated, alongside a geothermal power plant utilising superhot geo-resources, using the developed Cost Estimator for Surface Plant (CESP) tool. The developed CESP software tool aims to support process engineers and policy makers by providing insights into cost reduction opportunities and regional feasibility of future geothermal projects utilising superhot geo-resources.
Dr Chowdhury’s second paper was presented on June 10, titled “The Environmental Footprint Results of Geothermal Power for Adopting Superhot Geo-resources in Icelandic and Italian Perspectives”. In this paper, the environmental impacts of the proposed geothermal power plants from Icelandic and Italian perspectives were evaluated, alongside the environmental impacts of the Icelandic and Italian representative geothermal power plants, using a cradle-to-grave approach. These evaluated results confirm the environmental benefits of the geothermal power plant systems, particularly in high-enthalpy regions such as Tuscany in Italy, where emission reductions are most pronounced. The geothermal power plants have demonstrated considerable potential to reduce both overall carbon and environmental footprints, thereby enhancing the sustainability of geothermal energy production. The adoption of these geothermal systems marks a promising advancement toward more climate-resilient, resource-efficient, and environmentally responsible renewable energy infrastructure.
Our participation at the World Geothermal Congress 2026 was significant, as the activities of TVS in the geothermal sector were exposed to a wider audience within the geothermal industry. Particularly, participation in interactive technical sessions, engagement with industry leaders, and networking during various events helped us better understand the current challenges and opportunities of geothermal energy in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
