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Mittenwalde, December 2025 UGS GmbH has been awarded the contract by Energie und Wasser Potsdam GmbH (EWP) for the implementation of the geothermal project “Exploration of Geothermal Energy at the HKW Süd Site” in the state capital Potsdam. In this project, the company’s own drilling rig, Rig 110, will be fully utilized over several months. The rig has undergone extensive modernization over the past six months and is now fully electrically powered—an important step toward fossil-free operations and further decarbonization of the energy supply. “Geothermal energy is a key technology of the energy transition. With the modernized, fully electric Rig 110, we now have a powerful system that will significantly enhance the efficiency of our drilling operations in the future. We are pleased that EWP has placed its trust in us to carry out this important project in Potsdam,” says Dr. Feldrappe, Geothermal Expert at UGS GmbH. The project marks another milestone in expanding UGS’s geothermal expertise and contributes to the sustainable heat supply of the state capital. The geothermal plant being developed in southern Potsdam is intended to replace the Süd heating plant in the future as part of the district heating supply, in combination with other renewable energy sources. For further information on planning services and project implementation in the field of geothermal energy, Dr. Feldrappe is available as a contact person.

From 18 to 20 November 2025, this year’s Geothermal Energy Congress took place in Frankfurt am Main. More than 500 participants from industry, research institutions, and public authorities came together to discuss current developments in geothermal energy and to exchange technical expertise. Our colleagues on site made use of the opportunity to speak with plant operators, project developers, and partners about their needs, challenges, and future projects. Numerous valuable contacts were established, and existing partnerships were strengthened. With their specialist presentations, Dr. Jochen Zemke and Dr. Hagen Feldrappe enriched the programme and drew particular attention to key technical issues. We thank all discussion partners for the constructive exchange, as well as the German Geothermal Association (Bundesverband Geothermie e. V.) for the excellent organisation of this important technical event.