At the European Geothermal Congress 2025 – Zürich, the Romanian Geoexchange Society – RGS contributed to the presentation of the report “Geothermal Energy Use, Country Update for Romania”, authored by Horia Ban, Doinița-Iuliana Cucueteanu, and Alexandra Ban.
The report presents recent developments in Romania’s geothermal sector, covering both deep geothermal resources and shallow geothermal systems and ground-source heat pumps. It highlights major geothermal heating and cooling projects, as well as investments under development in several regions across the country.
Among the projects presented are the geothermal systems in Ștei and Salonta, the projects in Oradea – Ioșia, Nufărul, and Smart Campus, as well as shallow geothermal applications for industrial, commercial, and residential buildings and public infrastructure. The report also highlights the growing use of geothermal heat pumps in Romania.
The report concludes by emphasizing the significant development potential of geothermal energy in Romania, which can be harnessed through a coherent national strategy, investment, and the development of professional skills.
Full report – “Geothermal Energy Use, Country Update for Romania”