Following an incredible 2026 World Geothermal Congress with multiple surrounding events, here are announcements, press releases and news to catch up on:
In the News: WGC 2026 and Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith
With Hon. Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, opening the World Geothermal Congress in Calgary on June 8, 2026, several news items followed the event.
Watch the Opening Ceremony and Q&A with Danielle Smith here.
Eavor in the News
June 2026
Eavor plots next step for novel geothermal project after rocky start - Canary Media
Closed-Loop Geothermal: One Project, Two Verdicts - GeoNerd Digest – 38th Edition
Eavor Technologies Draws Lessons from Geretsried to Revive Its Geothermal Ambitions - energynews.pro
Eavor Technologies: Charting a way forward for closed-loop geothermal energy - ThinkGeoEnergy
Calgary-based company ranks second in the world in new Time magazine list - Daily Hive
Canada Is Primed to Lead in Next-Generation Geothermal Innovation
Taiwan Energy Administration Leads Delegation to Canada for Exchanges on Next-Generation Geothermal and Hydrogen Technologies
Canada invests in its first national geothermal energy roadmap
Canada is taking action to build a stronger, more secure and competitive economy by investing in made-in-Canada innovation.
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced $468,000 in funding through Natural Resources Canada’s Energy Innovation Program to support the Canadian Deep Geothermal Roadmap project, led by the Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition (CDGC).