2026 Geothermal Energy Machinery and Systems (GEMS) Workshop Registration

Overview

The Geothermal Energy Machinery and System (GEMS) Workshop provides a collaborative opportunity for industry experts to discuss technology development needs for advanced geothermal surface plants. This joint industry-government-academia event fosters information sharing and networking, with the goal of advancing geothermal power plant technology.

Geothermal energy is a reliable alternative for baseload electricity. Recent advancements in engineered and deep geothermal technologies enable higher-temperature, more efficient, and reliable power generation. However, while drilling technology has progressed, surface equipment and systems have not kept pace to reduce their associated cost contributions. Development of direct flash, indirect organic Rankine, sCO₂, and other plant cycles is essential to support advanced geothermal power technology.

This workshop will bring together researchers, industry partners, and end-users to discuss current technology, identify gaps and research needs, and develop guidance for future pre-competitive R&D in geothermal power technologies.

The final event agenda will be released nearer to the event date, but the event will follow the following structure:

 

Day 1
7:30 – 8:00 Breakfast/Registration
8:00 – 5:00 Keynote Speakers, Technical Presentations, Panel Sessions, and Networking Breaks (Lunch Included)

Day 2
7:30 – 8:00 Breakfast
8:00 – 12:30 Keynote Speaker, Technical Presentations, Panel Sessions, and Networking Breaks
12:30 – 1:00 Lunch Included for Tour Attendees
1:00 – 4:30 Facilities Tour

Site Access

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)

A Foreign National Access Request is required when a foreign national - a person who is not a U.S. citizen - is seeking access to a Federal site like the laboratory. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please mark so on your form below and be aware that additional, time-sensitive steps will be required to request access to the NLR campus.

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