Georg Geothermal Energy Research Cluster initiative - Organizational structure and synergy

GEORG is a sustainable geothermal research cluster initiative bringing together players in the geothermal field and to form a strong force for rapid progress and value creation in the geothermal research, engineering and design for the benefit of the society. It consists of 22 partners, combining all the main educational and research organizations, energy companies, engineering firms and start-ups in Iceland as well as their key international collaborators in the geothermal science and utilization. The GEORG project portfolio is based on enhancing the capabilities of the cluster members in developing their geothermal competencies. The largest project is the Horizon 2020 project, DEEPEGS, coordinated by HS Orka, which has already successfully drilled the deepest well in Iceland on the Reykjanes Peninsula. GEORG is leading the development of the Krafla Magma Testbed (KMT) project, with a large international group of experts and stakeholders, where the objective is to establish an international in-situ magma laboratory at Krafla volcano in North-Iceland. GEORG is managing the project office of the HORIZON 2020 ERA NET Cofund GEOTHERMICA, coordinated by Orkustofnun Iceland. GEORG is also participating in several influential committees on geothermal issues, including the European Technology and Innovation Platform on Deep Geothermal (ETIP-DG) and the HORIZON 2020 Energy Committee. The cluster initiative of GEORG has proven to be very valuable platform for enhancing research activity and cooperation within the geothermal community with the clear goal of benefiting cluster members with a special focus on building bridges between the research community and industry.