Monthly Deep Dive: Geothermal Energy – Potential, Limits, and What’s Changing

Geothermal energy is often described as a stable, low-emission energy source. Yet in countries like Norway, it rarely features in public conversations about the energy transition.

In this episode of Stories for the Future, I sit down with Stian Engebretsen, Product Manager at Aspen Technology and a long-time geothermal enthusiast, to explore what geothermal energy actually is, how it works, and why it deserves closer attention.

We talk about:

What geothermal energy is.

The difference between traditional geothermal and newer technologies like enhanced geothermal systems.

What is happening in Norway today. And what is holding geothermal back.

How advances in modelling, simulation, and drilling technology are changing what’s possible.

Who should be paying attention to geothermal. From engineers and energy professionals to policymakers and curious outsiders.

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This episode is the first monthly deep dive of the season. A format designed to slow down, go deeper, and build shared understanding across different perspectives in the energy transition.

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