2025 Geothermal Energy Machinery and Systems (GEMS) Workshop Registration
November 19-20, 2025
Southwest Research Institute, Building 263
6220 Culebra Road
San Antonio, TX 78228
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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 in a decarbonized economy. 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 – 3:00 SwRI Research Facilities Tour