A new partnership between Seequent, the Bentley Subsurface Company, and the International Geothermal Association (IGA) aims to elevate geothermal energy as a key player in the global push for sustainable energy. The collaboration, announced today, will focus on advancing geothermal energy’s potential to provide reliable, renewable power while addressing the world’s growing energy demands.
Geothermal energy, which harnesses heat from beneath the Earth’s surface to generate electricity or directly heat homes and industries, has often been overlooked in favour of more visible renewable energy sources like solar and wind. However, technological advancements are beginning to transform how geothermal energy is perceived and utilised. New methods are enabling geothermal power to be accessed in regions that were previously considered unsuitable for its development, making it a viable and consistent energy source.
Marit Brommer, Chief Executive Officer of the IGA, emphasised the importance of this partnership, noting that geothermal energy has long been underappreciated despite its unique ability to provide around-the-clock, sustainable power. “Geothermal energy is uniquely positioned to provide reliable and sustainable energy,” she said. “Partnerships like this are essential for accelerating its growth, and we are excited to work with Seequent to bring clarity to the development of this resource.”
Seequent’s advanced software solutions are already integral to more than half of the world’s geothermal electricity production, providing invaluable insights into subsurface resource management. The company has been instrumental in bringing geothermal energy directly to heat homes in cities like Paris and Munich, and it continues to push the boundaries of innovation in the sector. Recent technological advancements include enhanced capabilities for accurately tracing subsurface fluids, improving the efficiency of geothermal operations.
The partnership with IGA will also see Seequent play a key role in promoting geothermal energy globally, with both organisations working together to deliver consistent messaging and best practices for the industry. Seequent will also be a Diamond Sponsor for the 2026 World Geothermal Congress, supporting the event’s digitalisation efforts.
The need for reliable, baseload power is expected to grow, particularly with the rise of hyperscale, AI-powered data centres, which require consistent energy supply. Geothermal energy is uniquely suited to meet this demand, and Seequent believes it should be central to the energy strategy of future data centres worldwide.
Fervo Energy, a Seequent partner, is already exploring the use of geothermal energy to power Google’s data centres in the Nevada desert. Jack Norbeck, Chief Technology Officer at Fervo Energy, praised Seequent’s role in advancing geothermal energy, stating, “This collaboration promises to support the industry’s growth, helping unlock geothermal’s potential to deliver sustainable, 24/7 energy to meet the world’s growing demand for clean power.”
The United Nations’ latest emissions report highlighted the potential of geothermal energy to reduce more emissions by 2035 than other energy solutions such as carbon capture, bioenergy, or methane reduction in coal mining. Furthermore, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has predicted that geothermal production in Europe could increase eight-fold by 2050, with similar growth expected in the US, according to the US Department of Energy.