JOGMEC announces call for applications for geothermal survey subsidy
The Appi Geothermal Power Plant in Hachimantai National Forest, Hachimantai-city, Iwate, Japan (source: Mitsubishi Materials Corporation)
Carlo Cariaga
3 Feb 2025
JOGMEC has announced a call for applications for the 2025 Geothermal Resource Subsidy Program, offering funding for surface surveys and exploration drilling.
The Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) has opened the call for applications for the 2025 Geothermal Resource Survey Project Subsidy Grant Program. Applications will be accepted only until 10 March 2025.
More details on the program and links to all relevant documents are available at the official Call for Applications page.
To support the growth of the geothermal industry in Japan and in recognition of the role of exploration in increasing the risks and costs associate with development, JOGMEC provides subsidies to geothermal resource development businesses or local geothermal-related corporations for surface surveys or exploration drilling. These surveys will serve to confirm the amount of geothermal resources at promising sites, while drilling seeks to better understand the subsurface.
The subsidy is available for projects with development plans for a power output of 1000 kW or more. In cases where well drilling is involved, there must be scientific documentation supporting the development plan.
JOGMEC has provided funding support for several geothermal power projects through the years. Notable examples include the Minami-Kayabe geothermal power plant (operating), the Minami-Aso Yunotani Geothermal Power Plant (operating), the Matsuo Hachimantai geothermal power plant (operating), the Katatsumuri Yama geothermal power plant (under construction), and the Kijiyama geothermal power plant (tentatively named).
Click here to learn more about the JOGMEC Geothermal Resource Survey Subsidy Program.
Source: JOGMEC
