IGIS 2026 · Panel 2

Peter Meier

CEO, Geo-Energie Suisse AG

Biography

Dr. Peter Meier is the CEO of Geo-Energie Suisse AG, a position he has held since 2011. He holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from ETH Zurich and a PhD in Hydrogeological Numerical Modelling from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona. Before transitioning to the geothermal sector, Dr. Meier held various leadership roles within Axpo AG’s Hydropower Division. During his tenure as Head of Major Projects, he was responsible for the planning and construction of large-scale infrastructure, most notably the 1000 MW Limmern pumped storage plant.

In his current role, Dr. Meier focuses on the development of deep geothermal energy in Switzerland, leading strategic projects such as the Haute-Sorne pilot project and advancing next-generation technologies, including Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). Geo-Energie Suisse is also highly active as a project partner in the Utah FORGE project, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy.

At IGIS 2026

Panel 2SpeakerFriday, November 27, 202611:00 – 11:45Cappadocia Marriott Hotel

THE GEOTHERMAL DECK IS BEING RESHUFFLED — CLOSED-LOOP TECHNOLOGIES, HOT DRY ROCK AND THE NEW COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

This panel examines how next-generation closed-loop technologies could transform the global market and how Türkiye could position itself within this new competitive landscape.

Key discussion topics

Are closed-loop systems, EGS and hot dry rock truly game changers for geothermal?
Recent developments in AGS, EGS and hot dry rock technologies
Where does Türkiye stand in this transformation?
How do next-generation systems differ from conventional field-development models?

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