Vulcan Geothermal harnesses the planet's own heat to deliver reliable, sustainable energy for estates, resorts, and critical infrastructure — engineered with scientific precision.
Our geoscientists map subsurface heat flow, permeability, and fluid chemistry to identify and characterise geothermal reservoirs with exceptional accuracy before any drilling begins.
Partnering with the world's foremost geothermal drilling contractors, Vulcan delivers wells to specification — on depth, on deviation, and on budget — in environments from Iceland to Indonesia.
Our binary and flash power plant designs integrate seamlessly with the local landscape — compact, quietly operating, and generating clean baseload electricity around the clock.
Vulcan Geothermal was founded in 2008 by a team of volcanologists, reservoir engineers, and power plant designers united by a belief that the earth beneath us holds unlimited, reliable clean energy.
Our laboratory in Reykjavik integrates geological survey, reservoir modelling, plant design, and environmental science under one roof — accelerating project development from concept to commissioning.
Geological mapping, geochemical sampling, and geophysical surveys establish the preliminary resource model for your site.
Slim-hole and exploration wells confirm reservoir temperature, permeability, and chemistry to enable bankable resource estimates.
Our engineers design the optimal power plant configuration — binary cycle, flash, or direct-use — matched precisely to reservoir characteristics.
Production well drilling and power plant construction executed with surgical precision, minimising surface impact and maximising well productivity.
Continuous reservoir monitoring, injection optimisation, and predictive maintenance ensure that your geothermal plant delivers baseload power for decades.
Three volcanologists establish Vulcan Geothermal with a vision to bring Icelandic geothermal expertise to the global market.
The Wairakei expansion in New Zealand delivers Vulcan's first international binary cycle plant — a 6MW addition to an existing steam field.
Vulcan enters the East African Rift with a 40MW development in Kenya, establishing the studio as a truly global geothermal operator.
Vulcan's EGS research programme achieves first-of-kind power generation from engineered reservoirs in granite — opening new global geothermal potential.
47 installations across 12 countries generating over 820GWh annually — powering the equivalent of 200,000 homes with clean, reliable baseload energy.
Whether your project is a luxury estate seeking thermal comfort, or a utility seeking baseload power, our geoscientists will provide an honest assessment of your site's geothermal potential.