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UK legacy geothermal catalogue released in digital format for the first time
BGS has released the first digital version of the UK legacy geothermal catalogue of subsurface temperature measurements, rock thermal conductivity measurements and heat flow calculations.
New underground observatory open for research
Construction has been completed on the Cheshire Observatory and the facility is now open for research activities.
2024 Mine Water Energy Symposium
Now in its fourth year, the 2024 Mine Water Energy Symposium will be held in person for the first time in April 2024, with online streaming functionality.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.