Net Zero Transformation Forum III:Advancing Geothermal Technologies and Applications

2026-03-18 15:30 2026-03-18 17:00
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Taipei

Time

2026/03/18(Wed) 15:30-17:00

Venue

TaiNEX 2, 7F, 701E

Mode

Forum

As the world races toward a Net-Zero future, building diverse, resilient and low-carbon energy systems is at the heart of global scientific development. Geothermal energy stands out as a game-changer, offering stable, 24/7 continuous power that serves as a vital baseload energy source. Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Taiwan possesses abundant geothermal potential. The government has prioritized geothermal energy as a key frontier for advanced energy development, actively promoting industrial growth and deep geothermal exploration.

This forum brings together domestic and international experts, scholars, industry leaders and government representatives. Through keynote speeches and panel discussions, we will explore the current landscape and future prospects of geothermal technology, alongside Taiwan’s pilot site planning. The event will focus on critical pillars—policy implementation, technological innovation, social dialogue, and international collaboration—to exchange diverse perspectives and discuss how policy tools and cross-field partnerships can accelerate the scaling and deployment of geothermal energy.


Speakers

Faa-Jeng Lin
National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)
Deputy Minister
Yu-Chen Ou
National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering (NCREE)
Director General
Kian Wei Tan
Halliburton
Senior Advisor
Victoria Huang-Doniat
National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)
Section Chief
Chung-Hsien Chen
Energy Administration, Energy Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)
Deputy Director General
Max Bieng-Zih Hsieh
Dept. of Resources Engineering, National Cheng Kung University
Professor
Thomas Olver
Geothermal Engineering Ltd (GEL)
Research and Technical Manager

Agenda


15:30 - 15:40

Opening remarks

Speaker

Faa-Jeng Lin, Deputy Minister, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)


15:40 - 15:50

Keynotes I: NCREE Tatun Volcanic Geothermal Demonstration Project

Speaker

Yu-Chen Ou, Director General, National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering (NCREE)


15:50 - 16:00

Keynotes II: De-Risking and Scaling Geothermal: A Roadmap to Commercial Viabi

Speaker

Kian Wei Tan, Senior Advisor, Low Carbon Solutions, Halliburton


16:00 - 16:45

Panel Discussion

Speaker

Moderator:
Victoria Huang-Doniat, Section Chief, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)

Panellists:
•Chung-Hsien Chen, Deputy Director General, Energy Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)

•Max Bieng-Zih Hsieh, Professor, Department of Resources Engineering, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)

•Thomas Olver, Research and Technical Manager, Geothermal Engineering Ltd (GEL) (virtual)

•Yu-Chen OU, Director General, National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering (NCREE)

•Kian Wei Tan, Senior Advisor, Low Carbon Solutions, Halliburton


16:45 - 16:55

Q&A session


16:55 - 17:00

Panel conclusion

ORGANIZERS

Organizers

National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)

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