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.