Iceland at World Geothermal Congress 2026

Iceland is the Official Country Partner of WGC2026, with Green by Iceland as a Platinum Sponsor.

Backed by more than a century of experience in geothermal utilisation, Iceland offers a proven model for how geothermal can strengthen energy security, transform societies, and support long-term economic growth.

At WGC2026, Iceland will be represented by a broad delegation across the geothermal value chain, from exploration and drilling to operations, innovation, and capacity building. Meet the delegation at the Iceland Pavilion to connect with Icelandic companies and experts, exchange insights and explore partnership opportunities.

The World Geothermal Congress 2026 (WGC2026), organised by the International Geothermal Association, will take place June 8–11, 2026, in Calgary, Canada, bringing together governments, industry leaders, researchers, and innovators to shape the future of sustainable energy.

Find your geothermal partner

Landsvirkjun

Landsvirkjun is the National Power Company of Iceland. Generating electricity exclusively from renewable sources; hydropower, geothermal power and wind, Landvirkjun’s role is to maximize the value of the resources it has been entrusted with by the people of Iceland, in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Landsvirkjun supplies over 70% of all electricity produced in Iceland to industries, services, and households.

Looking ahead, Landsvirkjun’s role is threefold: build responsibly new power plants, optimize existing assets, and lead by example through transparent climate accounting and green finance. Iceland’s national target is carbon neutrality by 2040, and Landsvirkjun is one of the platforms that will hopefully make it possible.

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Reykjavík Geothermal

Reykjavík Geothermal (RG) is a leading geothermal energy developer specializing in the full geothermal value chain. Founded in 2008 and grounded in Iceland’s geothermal heritage, RG delivers expertise in exploration and research drilling, utility-scale project development, partnerships and financing, and long-term asset management. With experience spanning five continents and over 50 countries, the company enables communities to strengthen energy security and resilience, reduce emissions, and achieve lasting economic and environmental benefits.

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Reykjavík Energy

Reykjavík Energy is a driving force for a sustainable future, with geothermal energy at its core. As the parent company of ON Power, Veitur Utilities, Reykjavík Fibre Network and Carbfix - Reykjavík Energy builds on decades of geothermal expertise to advance the next phase of geothermal development through deep drilling and integrated system design, unlocking higher-temperature resources and strengthening the efficiency, scalability and long-term value of geothermal energy.

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ON power

ON Power is Iceland’s largest geothermal energy producer and second-largest electricity producer, operating Europe’s largest geothermal power plant. The company produces hot water and electricity responsibly for households and businesses. 

ON Power generates a significant share of the country’s energy and plays a key role in energy security, economic development, and the transition to renewable solutions, including a nationwide EV charging network. Guided by sustainability and innovation, ON Power focuses on responsible resource use, reducing environmental impact and creating long-term value for society through initiatives such as the Geothermal Park at Hellisheiði.

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Veitur Utilities

Veitur Utilities is Iceland’s largest utility company, serving two-thirds of the country’s population with district heating, clean water, waste water systems as well as electricity distribution. We are proactive in developing sustainable solutions with community success as our guiding principle.  

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ELEMENTS BY BBA//FJELDCO

Leading Geothermal Legal Advisory Services

Iceland maintains a preeminent position in global geothermal development and regulatory frameworks. Elements by BBA//Fjeldco leverages this expertise to advise clients on legal issues relating to natural resource development across multiple jurisdictions.

Who We Advise:

• Governments and energy authorities.
• Multilateral development institutions (World Bank, UNDP, European Union, Turkish Development Bank)
• Industry-leading geothermal development enterprises worldwide 

Our Global Experience Includes:

• Drafting and reviewing laws and regulations in Iceland, France, Bulgaria, Comoros Islands, Djibouti, El Salvador, Honduras, Colombia, and more.
• Securing legal environments for geothermal research
• Navigating licensing, regulatory compliance and government engagement.
• Structuring Power Purchase Agreements and project contracts.
• Supporting feasibility studies, exploration drilling and facility construction.

The Elements Guide

In collaboration with first-class law firms worldwide, we offer the Elements Guide, a comprehensive overview of geothermal regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.

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Iceland GeoSurvey (ÍSOR)

Pioneers in the geothermal industry for nearly a century

ÍSOR is an Icelandic leading international provider of scientific and technical expertise to the geothermal industry, both high and low temperature resources. Team of world class experts with decades of experience, extensive datasets and know-how, is our most valuable asset. Effective, sustainable development and utilisation of geothermal resources requires an accurate knowledge of their long-term production capacity and careful management at all times. This includes close monitoring of the system during energy production and mitigation of any potential environmental impacts. However, the foundation for all this is our geoscience expertise and professional preparation. Therefore, ÍSOR is your ideal partner. Our experience in providing services, home and abroad, to the geothermal industry; power production, district heating systems and other geothermal utilisation spans nearly a century.

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COWI

COWI offers services in geothermal plant engineering, development consulting and drilling engineering. Leveraging over fifty years of expertise in geothermal energy. The company has played a pivotal role in harnessing both high- and low temperature fields, contributing to projects totalling more than 2.000 MW of geothermal energy in over 30 countries. COWI has a strong presence in the Nordic region, the UK, India and North America.

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Verkís

Consulting engineers with world-class expertise in geothermal, hydropower and sustainable solutions.

Originating from Iceland, Verkís has gained a special position in the field of geothermal utilisation and has been extensively involved in all development stages of geothermal projects in Iceland and numerous projects around the world since the 1960s. Verkís geothermal team consists of about 60 experts covering all engineering and technical aspects related to the exploitation of geothermal resources. On a global scale the company has assisted a variable client base in clean energy projects, ranging from financial institutions in their capacity as lenders, contractors, energy companies, governments and plant operators.

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EFLA

EFLA is a general engineering and consulting company based in Iceland with international activities and consultancy around the globe. 

EFLA's strength is based on highly qualified and experienced professionals with expertise in a wide variety of fields. The company mission is to enable and support the success of its customers and society, through progressive and value-driven solutions.

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KMT

Krafla Magma Testbed (KMT) is an international research and innovation platform based in Iceland, focused on advancing superhot geothermal energy and fundamental understanding of magma and volcanic systems. By enabling controlled, direct access to magma and superhot fluids at depth, KMT serves as a unique natural laboratory where energy research and volcanology converge. The project supports breakthroughs in superhot geothermal development while simultaneously generating new insights into magmatic processes, volcanic behavior, and Earth’s heat engine. Through interdisciplinary and international collaboration, KMT aims to strengthen sustainable energy technologies, improve volcanic risk assessment, and expand scientific frontiers.

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Iceland Drilling

Geothermal drilling specialists

Iceland Drilling is a global leader in high temperature geothermal well construction, built on more than eighty years of experience. Originating in Iceland, a country known for turning volcanic geology into sustainable energy, the company grew from a domestic pioneer into a trusted international partner for geothermal developers, utilities, and governments. Its early work supported Iceland’s national energy transition, delivering wells that powered communities, businesses, and district heating networks, helping create one of the world’s most successful renewable energy systems.

As geothermal demand expanded worldwide, Iceland Drilling took on projects across Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America, Oceania, and the Caribbean. Its reputation for safe, predictable, and high integrity operations is supported by ISO aligned quality, health, safety, and environmental systems. Operating in challenging geological environments, including volcanic and fractured formations, the company has and continues to develop specialized tools, methods, and operational discipline to drill deep and hot safely and reliably.

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Arctic Green Energy

Arctic Green Energy is driving the global clean energy transition through geothermal solutions that transform how cities are heated, cooled, and powered. More than a developer, Arctic Green Energy is one of the world’s leading geothermal knowledge companies, combining cutting-edge research, engineering excellence, and world-class project execution to deliver clean, scalable, and cost-effective green energy systems.

Its flagship portfolio company, Sinopec Green Energy, is the world’s largest geothermal heating and cooling provider. Serving more than 3 million customers across over 70 cities, and supported by more than 1,100 deep geothermal wells and over 120 million m² of clean heating capacity, the group is accelerating the global deployment of geothermal energy at an unmatched scale.

Arctic Green Energy is built on the conviction that knowledge is central to unlocking a cleaner energy future. Through its Center of Innovation, the company delivers advanced training, digital tools, and knowledge-sharing platforms to partners worldwide. Its Engineering Services Hub further provides tailored geoscience, drilling, and engineering solutions, enabling the optimization of geothermal projects across diverse geographies.

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GRÓ Geothermal Training Programme

The GRÓ Geothermal Training Programme is a postgraduate training programme aiming at assisting developing countries in capacity strengthening within geothermal exploration and development.  

Since its establishment in 1978, the Programme was known as the United Nations University Geothermal Training Programme (UNU-GTP). In 2020, it transitioned to operate as part of the GRÓ – Centre for Capacity Development, Sustainability and Societal Change which is under the auspices of UNESCO, and was renamed the GRÓ Geothermal Training Programme (GRÓ GTP).  The Government of Iceland funds the operations of the Programme through its official development cooperation.

The mission of GRÓ GTP is to give university graduates engaged in geothermal work intensive on-the-job training in their chosen fields of specialization. The Programme benefits from the long and extensive knowledge acquired in the Icelandic geothermal sector and the trainees get to work side by side with the leading geothermal professionals in Iceland. The overall aim is to assist developing countries with significant geothermal potential in building up groups of specialists that cover most aspects of geothermal exploration and development. Thereby, enabling or strengthening their capacity to develop and utilise their own geothermal resources.

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HD Industrial & Technical Services

HD Industrial & Technical Services is an Iceland based engineering and service company with more than three decades of experience supporting critical energy infrastructure. The company was formed in one of the world’s most demanding geothermal environments, where reliability, technical depth, and rapid response are essential for secure and continuous power generation.

HD specializes in high complexity mechanical and electrical services for geothermal and power generation facilities, with particular emphasis on turbine and generator systems. The company is widely recognized for advanced turbine rotor repairs, diaphragm and blade refurbishment, and complex welding on critical components, supported by in-house post weld heat treatment, precision machining, and dynamic balancing – capabilities that significantly reduce outage duration and strengthen energy security for plant owners.

HD is also an industry leader in power plant installation and construction, delivering mechanical installation of turbines and generators, balance-of-plant works, commissioning, and early-stage operational support. The company brings practical, field-driven engineering expertise to both large-scale geothermal developments and modular power plant solutions.

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The Iceland School of Energy

The Iceland School of Energy at Reykjavík University is an international graduate school focused on sustainable energy systems, with a strong emphasis on geothermal energy. ISE offers interdisciplinary master’s programs across engineering, science, technology, and business, preparing students to understand energy challenges from technical, economic, and systems perspectives.

Based in Iceland, ISE uses the country’s energy sector as a living laboratory, working closely with industry, government, and international partners to provide hands-on education and applied research. Through global collaboration and capacity building, ISE contributes to the development of future energy professionals and supports the transition toward sustainable and low-carbon energy systems worldwide.

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