South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK) Advances Geoenergy Research with the Geoenergy Leap Project

The South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK), FI, a dedicated member of ESEIA, is making significant strides in renewable energy research through its Geoenergy Leap project. Focused on advancing geoenergy solutions, the project aims to enhance the use of medium-deep geothermal wells as a sustainable energy source.

A major milestone was achieved in February 2025, when Xamk successfully drilled an 817-meter-deep energy well, marking a crucial step in integrating geoenergy into Finland’s energy landscape. The well will serve as a research and educational platform, equipping students and professionals with hands-on experience in geothermal energy systems.

Key innovations of the project include:

  • Development of a public dimensioning tool for medium-deep geothermal systems
  • A national bedrock thermal conductivity map
  • Pilot studies on integrating geoenergy with local heating systems and hybrid solutions
  • Advancing knowledge of the technical, economic, and environmental impact of geoenergy

The project is a collaborative effort led by the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK), in partnership with the University of Oulu, Oulu University of Applied Sciences, and Centria University of Applied Sciences. Industry leader Rototec Ltd., Europe’s largest geoenergy company, drilled the well, bringing extensive expertise in geothermal technology.

Supported by European Union co-funding, with coordination by the Kymenlaakso Regional Council, the Geoenergy Leap project is set to strengthen Finland’s energy self-sufficiency, boost employment in the sector, and contribute to the country’s low-carbon future.

Photo by Xamk /Anni Järvinen. An energy well was drilled in Sunila, Kotka. In the photo, representatives of the Geological Survey of Finland take soil samples at the energy well drilling site. Photo by Xamk /Anni Järvinen.

For more details, visit: Geoenergy Leap Project

Contact: sirpa.rahiala@xamk.fi or erja.tuliniemi@xamk.fi

Photo by Xamk /Anni Järvinen.

An energy well was drilled in Sunila, Kotka. In the photo, representatives of the Geological Survey of Finland take soil samples at the energy well drilling site.

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