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![Breaking ground ceremony. L to R: Sami Massum (BGS), David Boon (BGS), Councillor Rob Inglis, Michelle Bentham, (BGS), Mark Thorpe (Pick Everard), Ross Goodband (Pick Everard), Ruth Edwards MP, Daniel Crow (BGS), Gershwyn Soanes (BGS), Andrew McConnochie (BGS), Mike Potter (NERC), James Howell (NERC) and Edward Leddy-Owen. BGS © UKRI.](https://www.bgs.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/P1039076.webp)
Local MP helps BGS launch a ‘living laboratory’
BGS is implementing a low-carbon heating system to help meet its net zero targets and provide data to the public.
![Geothermal evidence report, titled ‘Evidence report supporting the deep geothermal energy White Paper: the case for deep geothermal energy – unlocking investment at scale in the UK.’ BGS © UKRI.](https://www.bgs.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/evidence-report-deep-thermal-energy.webp)
Evidence report on deep geothermal energy opportunities in the UK released
BGS has published a detailed evidence report that underpins a deep geothermal White Paper.
![geothermal rig](https://www.bgs.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/geothermal-rig-2-blur.jpg)
New report assesses deep geothermal energy in the UK
A new BGS report assesses the current situation around and future potential of deep geothermal energy in the UK.
![Geothermal_feature_Kenya_powerplant](https://www.bgs.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Geothermal_feature_Kenya_powerplant.jpg)
Geothermal energy
Geothermal energy is all energy stored in the form of heat beneath the surface of the solid earth. It is a reliable and constant source of low-carbon, renewable heat that is not dependent on weather conditions.
![Map of the Carboniferous limestone formation with deep geothermal potential.](https://www.bgs.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Geothermal_map_web.jpg)
Applications
Geothermal energy resources occur in a broad range of geological settings. The BGS Geothermal team has experience in assessing and characterising shallow and deep geothermal resources.
![Mine water discharge](https://www.bgs.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/P913633_mine_water.jpg)
Collaboration, progress and emerging themes in mine-water heating, cooling and storage
BGS, the Coal Authority and IEA Geothermal held the third Mine Water Energy Symposium to enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange around the world.
![Map of the Carboniferous limestone formation with deep geothermal potential.](https://www.bgs.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Geothermal_map_web.jpg)
Scientists discover regions of the UK with greatest potential to use heat from deep thermal waters
BGS geologists have mapped the UK’s potential to use heat from thermal groundwater deep beneath central and southern Britain.
![KD2 Pro thermal properties sensor. BGS © UKRI](https://www.bgs.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/P994166-960x641.jpg)
BGS joins European Geothermal Congress to highlight UK’s geothermal potential
The European Geothermal Congress will discuss how the geothermal sector can help with the energy crisis.