Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award

The Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award is given to companies which have made an outstanding contribution towards the field of geothermal energy in the form of innovative products, scientific research or project initiatives.

Tginality, innovation, reliability, reduction of emissions and improvements in energy output, an opportunity for industry peers to acknowledge excellence, and for the most exciting ideas to be widely publicised.

Applications are assessed on grounds of originality, innovation, reliability, reduction of emissions, and improvements in energy output.

Winner of the EGIA 2026:

Urban Vibro Truck (Germany)

Herrenknecht’s Urban Vibro Truck is a vehicle that is specifically designed for carrying out seismic surveys in towns and cities. Its significantly reduced noise emissions enable surveys to be carried out during the night while minimising impacts on local residents. The vehicle has EU road approval as a tractor, which can reduce permitting requirements for seismic survey activities.

The finalists:

Advanced Injection Testing and Stimulation Graben-Neudorf (Germany)

Beyond the Thermal Limit: Ultra-High Temperature Measurement-While-Drilling for Next-Generation Geothermal (United Kingdom)

Geothermal Asset Integrity Modelling – Integrated Corrosion and Scaling Prediction Software (OLI Platform v12.5) (United Kingdom)

Unlocking Scalable Geothermal in Crystalline Rock Through Cost-Efficient and Collaborative Drilling (Finland)

Further information at www.egec.org/european-geothermal-innovation-award.