The Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security selected 1 project in the second call and 3 projects in the third call, for a total of 4 projects, under the fiscal 2026 subsidy program for geothermal power resource assessment. The calls were held from May to June and from July to August, respectively.
The Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) announced that it had selected 1 project in the second call and 3 projects in the third call, for a total of 4 projects, under fiscal 2026’s “Subsidy Program for Geothermal Power Resource Assessment Projects.” The selections were made in line with the periods during which the organization conducted the calls, resulting in a total of 4 projects being selected.
The second call was held from May to June, and 1 project was selected. The call covered projects related to geothermal resource assessment, for which subsidies are scheduled to be provided.
The third call was held from July to August, and 3 projects were selected. All of the selected projects are expected to qualify for subsidies for geothermal power resource assessment.
The selections were made as part of public support intended to assist resource assessment for the discovery and evaluation of geothermal resources. Further updates, including the names of individual projects and their implementing entities, are expected to be announced.