- An international consortium led by Getech has submitted an application for a tender by the governments of Ukraine and the UK with the goal of technically validating next-generation geothermal energy technology.
- The consortium will test Jordkraft’s proprietary, patent-pending technology for closed-loop geothermal systems in sedimentary rock formations.
An international consortium led by Getech has submitted an application for a tender by the governments of Ukraine and the UK with the goal of technically validating next-generation geothermal energy technology in Western Ukraine. The outcome of the grant application is expected during the summer of 2025.
The consortium includes energy and mineral resources company Getech, along with Swedish energy technology company Jordkraft Energy AB, UGV (part of the Naftogaz Group), as well as academic and industry partners from the UK, Ukraine, Poland, and Lithuania.
The consortium will test Jordkraft’s proprietary, patent-pending technology for closed-loop geothermal systems in sedimentary rock formations.
The project has identified promising test sites in the Transcarpathian region, where the geology, similar to Sweden but with shallower heat reservoirs, offers ideal conditions for demonstrating the feasibility of deep, closed-loop geothermal systems in hard rock. The pilot aims to validate this as a scalable, secure baseload solution for Eastern Europe.
“We’re excited to be part of this strong, multinational consortium bidding for this important opportunity. It closely aligns with our global geothermal sweet-spotting expertise and our core strengths in gravity and magnetic data processing and geoscience interpretation. Regardless of the tender outcome, this collaboration is already proving valuable – enabling us to exchange knowledge, build new relationships and expand our network. We look forward to the results and the potential to further advance geothermal’s role in the global energy mix,” said Max Brouwers, Chief Business Development Officer of Getech.
“Joining this consortium marks a major breakthrough for us. Ukraine holds vast geothermal potential, and we see an important role for our technology in strengthening energy independence, security and supporting sustainable reconstruction,” added Jessica Friberg, CEO and co-founder of Jordkraft.
The grant-giving body is InnovateUkraine, a program that supports green energy innovation projects in Ukraine.
The program was first launched in 2024, and a second round of investment was announced in early 2025.
A total of £17 million was on offer during the second round. The consortium has applied for a total budget of £1.41 million over a 24-month period to support the technical viability project for next-generation geothermal.