Developments in Geothermal 2026 Held in Trabzon, Sponsored by Anadolu İnovasyon

The International Deep Geothermal Workshop (DsG 2026) in Trabzon became the hub of the sector's major transformation: from classical geothermal to Advanced Geothermal Systems (AGS), and from the era of "searching for natural reservoirs" to the era of "accessing heat through engineering".

A Paradigm Shift from Classical Geothermal to AGS: The energy of the future is being shaped by next-generation technologies that remove geographic dependency through closed-loop (AGS) and advanced engineering solutions, providing uninterrupted access to subsurface heat anywhere.

Architects of the Transformation and Strong Collaboration: This technology platform, accelerating the shift from classical systems to AGS, was brought to life under the leadership of Trabzon-based Anadolu İnovasyon R&D, in collaboration with Brunel University London, RWTH Aachen University and the UK National Heat Transfer Committee. The event brought academia, the public sector and technology developers to the same table for this technological leap.

AGS in the Field: Manisa Acıdere: The Manisa Acıdere Project stood out as the clearest application of AGS technology beyond the limits of classical geothermal. Targeting a depth of 5,000 metres with a closed-loop AGS system, the project will prove the strength of next-generation systems by producing 3 MW of thermal energy (for electricity and greenhouses) without interruption for 35 years.

Continuity in the Advanced Geothermal Vision: The next-generation "Advanced Geothermal" movement launched from Trabzon by Anadolu İnovasyon R&D has decided to institutionalise. Two new international projects are being launched to spread innovative technologies such as AGS and EGS globally, and it was announced that DsG 2028 will be held in Istanbul as a major congress.