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July 17, 2023July 16, 2023

Eden Geothermal welcomes government white paper, but feels more needs to be done

Government white paper recommends measures to accelerate geothermal development across the UK Over 100 NHS hospitals could be heated using deep geothermal technology Eden Geothermal Ltd, home of the UK’s first operational deep geothermal well in 37 years, has commented on the government white paper released today: ‘The case for deep geothermal energy – unlocking […]

Previous press releases

June 19, 2023June 19, 2023

The heat is on

Eden Geothermal is UK’s first operational deep geothermal project to come online in 37 years Eden Project Biomes, plus new state-of-the-art nursery, will be heated using a 4km geothermal system, the start of a new industry for the UK A landmark moment for renewable energy took place at the Eden Project in Cornwall today, Monday […]

November 5, 2021November 6, 2021

Eden Geothermal hot rocks project hits target with successful drilling of first well

Geothermal borehole is the longest ever under UK soil Brunel would be dancing a jig – Sir Tim Smit The pioneering Eden Geothermal project announces a landmark moment today (Friday November 5, 2021) – the successful completion of its first well nearly 5km into the Earth’s crust. Drilling deep into the granite at […]

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021

Eden Geothermal hotting up as drilling goes past halfway mark

The pioneering Eden Geothermal energy project is now more than halfway towards its target depth of 4.5 kilometres. Drilling into the granite at the home of the world-famous Biomes near St Austell in Cornwall began in mid-May this year and is making great progress. The midway mark of 2.25 kilometres has been successfully surpassed and […]

July 23, 2021August 4, 2021

Community projects benefit from Eden Geothermal grants

Nine groups based near the Eden Project have been awarded grants from the Eden Geothermal Community Fund for projects that benefit local people and improve the environment or community facilities. The £20,000 fund was launched in November last year, with applications received for a wide variety of projects across Treverbyn, Carlyon, St Blaise and Luxulyan […]

June 30, 2021August 4, 2021

Environment Minister visits Eden’s ground-breaking Hot Rocks project and tours Biomes

Environment Minister Rebecca Pow has made a special visit to the Eden Project to see first-hand the pioneering Eden Geothermal energy project and then tour the world-famous Biomes with Co-Founder Sir Tim Smit. Drilling of the first well by Eden Geothermal Ltd began in the middle of May and is making great progress, now […]

May 19, 2021August 4, 2021

COP26 President Alok Sharma declares full steam ahead for Eden’s ground-breaking hot rocks project

The President-Designate of COP26, Alok Sharma, visited the Eden Geothermal site on Wednesday (19 May) to mark the start of drilling at the pioneering project. Mr Sharma, who leads preparations for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow this November, saw in place the 450-tonne capacity, 55-metre high rig drilling 4.5 kilometres into […]

April 19, 2021

Groundworks complete and drilling to start soon at Eden Geothermal

Groundworks complete and drilling soon to start at Eden’s deep geothermal heat and power project Working with the Government as part of UK National Infrastructure Strategy to deliver clean green energy Technology being installed at home of world-famous Biomes could one day supply one-fifth of UK electricity After a year of intense activity, deep drilling […]

November 27, 2020

Eden Geothermal welcomes National Infrastructure Strategy as start of drilling approaches

Eden Geothermal welcomes the UK Government’s National Infrastructure Strategy Rig secured and due to begin drilling 4.5km into hot rocks beneath Eden in the spring next year Civil works gathering pace on the renewable geothermal energy site in Cornwall Eden Geothermal Ltd (EGL) has welcomed the UK Government’s support shown for clean energy as part […]

September 17, 2020

Work starts on site at Eden’s pioneering geothermal heat and power plant

Visitors and neighbours will soon be able to watch the project take shape from a special viewing area New £20,000 Eden Geothermal Community Fund launched Drilling 4.5km into hot rocks beneath Eden is now due to begin in early 2021 Work is about to begin on preparing the ground for Eden’s pioneering geothermal heat and […]

May 5, 2020

Steady as she goes: Eden Geothermal and the covid-19 crisis

Eden Geothermal is in a more fortunate position than many businesses at this difficult time. While the pandemic has made working life more challenging, the project is in its preparation stages, so work has continued without interruption, and we’re moving ahead steadily. Download our latest press release here, in which we set out how the […]