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Welcome to the IGC Invest 2025 - Where we talk about financing the future of geothermal energy

On June 3-4, 2025, Frankfurt am Main becomes the hub for geothermal investment.
Hosted by ThinkGeoEnergy and Enerchange, the 7th International Geothermal Investment Conference (IGC Invest) brings together municipalities, developers, investors, and banks to tackle the financing challenges of clean heat.

Expect bold ideas, real projects, and the building of connections that move geothermal forward. From cutting-edge projects to hands-on funding strategies - IGC Invest is where geothermal opportunities meet capital.

Organizer

Enerchange

Enerchange is an agency specialized in providing information services and consultancy in the area of renewable energies. We offer a wide variety of services at highest level. We take care of news portals, organize conferences and events or set up technical publishing – on our own or by order of a third party.

ThinkGeoEnergy

ThinkGeoEnergy, is a geothermal focused advisory firm working for corporate clients on strategic, marketing and corporate finance related activities.
The firm operates the leading geothermal news website and network, covering the complete value chain of the geothermal power sector and industrial scale direct use sector globally.

Program

  

Welcome

Dr. Jochen Schneider
Enerchange

How do banks evaluate and support geothermal projects in the context of the energy transition? In this forum, leading financial institutions share their experience financing sustainable heat solutions—from two decades of geothermal lending in the Netherlands to tailored financing models for the future of low-carbon heating in Germany and beyond.

Moderation

Dr. Torsten Rosenboom
Hogan Lovells LLP

Finanzierungslösungen für die nachhaltige Wärmeerzeugung

Philipp Lämmle
DKB I Deutsche Kreditbank AG

Twenty years of financing geothermal direct use in NL and supporting EU 2050 climate neutrality

Ivan Das
Rabobank

KfW's Innovative Financing Approach

Gudrun Gumb
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW)

What does it take to get a geothermal project ready for drilling - financially? This forum showcases promising projects that have paved new ways in project financing. From Amperland Thermalwärme’s innovative approach to IEP Pullach’s development strategy, and an overarching perspective on financing models by Hogan Lovells, we explore how geothermal projects can creatively secure the capital they need to move forward.

Moderation

Dr. Jochen Schneider
Enerchange

New Paths in Financing

Dr. Thomas König
GfA A.d.ö.R.

Why deep geothermal and district heating are attractive infrastructure investments

Mario Orasche
IEP Pullach

Wrap up the first day of IGC Invest with a relaxed networking evening above the city. Join us on the rooftop terrace of the Omniturm for casual conversations, drinks, and stunning views - an ideal setting to connect with fellow participants and set the tone for the day ahead.

Could lithium become the game-changer for geothermal? In this forum, EnBW presents their work in Bruchsal, where electricity, heat, and now lithium, are being harnessed from a single source. While large-scale lithium extraction remains a future goal, early projects point to a promising new revenue stream for geothermal plants.

Moderation

Dr. Jochen Schneider
Enerchange

Power, heat and lithium from Bruchsal

Dr. Thomas Kölbel
ENBW

Not all geothermal investors need external financing. In this forum, companies with strong capital backing share their strategic motivations and business models behind geothermal investments. With perspectives from various countries, Innargi, amongst others, offers insights into how and why they believe in geothermal.

Moderation

Dr. Torsten Rosenboom
Hogan Lovells LLP

Geothermal contracting - applying the successful Danish model to other European countries

Alexander Braun
Innargi A/S

Geothermal projects demand significant upfront investment - so how can we make them more cost-effective? This forum explores efficiency across the entire value chain. From a general overview by Endteufe, we head to drilling strategies with OMV, and others, we take a practical look at improving geothermal economics.

Moderation

Dr. Jochen Schneider
Enerchange

Cost reduction potentials for geothermal projects

Klaus Stuhlberger
Endteufe GmbH

Planning security and scalability in geothermal energy: opportunities for private investors

Stephan Hannke
OMV

News

18.04.2025

Special Discounted Rates for Municipal Representatives at IGC Invest 2025

Municipalities are key players in Europe’s heating transition - and we want to make sure they have a seat at the table. That’s why municipal representatives...

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21.03.2025

IGC Invest 2025: A Deep Dive into Finance-Related Challenges in Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy remains one of the most underestimated yet...

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Congress Venue

Hogan Lovells
Große Gallusstraße 18
60312 Frankfurt (Main)
Germany

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