A circular by design environmentally friendly geothermal energy solution based on a horizontal closed loop.
The HOCLOOP consortium has as a very ambitious goal: bringing sustainable by-design and fully circular solutions for the exploitation of geothermal energy.
42 months
10 partners from France, Italy, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Poland, and Norway
€ 5 million co-funding by the European Commission
Solutions for more sustainable geothermal energy
News & Events
HOCLOOP Project Showcased at EAGE Annual 2024 in Oslo
The HOCLOOP Project was featured at the 85th EAGE Annual Conference, held in Oslo, which brought together global experts in geoscience and engineering to discuss sustainable energy solutions. This prestigious event provided a platform for sharing insights and advancing the dialogue on innovative geothermal technologies.
HOCLOOP Project Progress: Full-Scale Pilot Test Preparations Underway
HOCLOOP project partners NORCE, Reelwell AS, and the Institute for Energy Technology recently convened at NORCE’s Ullrigg Test Center to prepare for an upcoming pilot test of the HOCLOOP geothermal technology in a full-scale operation.
HOCLOOP Project Presented at EAGE GET2023 Conference
The HOCLOOP Project was featured at the prestigious EAGEGET2023 conference in November 2023, a flagship event organized by the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE).
HOCLOOP Project Presented at EERA European Geothermal Workshop in Utrecht
The HOCLOOP Project was successfully presented at the EERA – The European Energy Research Alliance European Geothermal Workshop in Utrecht in November 2023.
HOCLOOP Project General Assembly Meeting in Darmstadt
After a year of hard work, the HOCLOOP Project partners gathered in Darmstadt, Germany for a General Assembly meeting that took place on 30-31 October 2023. This event proved to be an invaluable opportunity for the partners to discuss our project’s progress and share insights.
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HOCLOOP Partners meet in Paris for a workshop
Partners of the HOCLOOP project recently gathered in Paris for an intensive workshop, focusing on the simulation, pre-feasibility, and pre-design of the HOCLOOP concept. The spotlight of the workshop was on exploring the use of alternative heat-transfer fluids in diverse geological settings drawn from potential pilot sites across Europe.
For any inquiries please email
Project Coordinator
Dr. Carlos Escudero.
Carlos.escudero@ife.no
Head of European Affairs and Business Development
Institute for Energy Technology (IFE)
