Renewable energy jobs at Geothermal Engineering Ltd

GEL's flagship project is the United Downs Deep Geothermal Power project, where they successfully drilled two wells between November 2018 and June 2019. The production well reached a depth of 5,275 m (17,306 ft), while the injection well extended to 2,393 m (7,851 ft). This project marked a significant milestone as steam was first produced in 2021, with total project costs amounting to £30 million by early 2023. Ongoing projects include the commissioning of power production at United Downs, targeting 2 MWe of electricity and 10 MWth of heat by 2024, and a geothermal heating initiative at Langarth Garden Village, which has received £22 million in funding from the UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (source: gel.energy). Additionally, GEL is involved in the Jubilee Pool geothermal project at Penzance, with ambitions to achieve 25 MWe of electricity and 100 MWth of heat by 2028, sufficient to power approximately 70,000 homes.

In the past two years, GEL has secured significant funding, including £15 million from Kerogen Capital and Thrive Renewables in March 2023, aimed at finalizing operations at United Downs and advancing their Geogen portfolio. This funding is crucial for enabling electricity delivery by 2024 and preparing new sites for development. Furthermore, the company received £22 million from the UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero for the Langarth geothermal heating project, reflecting their strong momentum in planning and funding. Recent director changes include the resignations of Dr. Jonathan Beynon and Anish Nagin Patel, alongside new appointments that strengthen investor ties (source: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk).

GEL offers a range of specialized roles primarily in geology, engineering, community liaison, and project development. The company is committed to community engagement, with a dedicated officer managing educational programs and outreach initiatives for local students. Hiring is concentrated at their Redruth headquarters, supporting growth in drilling operations and lithium extraction pilots. The company culture emphasizes strong community integration, with initiatives such as a £40,000 local grant fund for sustainable projects and a focus on creating skilled green jobs in Cornwall. However, specific employee benefits and perks are not publicly documented (source: thinkgeoenergy.com).