1. Why Geothermal Matters – and Why KCI Is Stepping In
KCI is expanding into the geothermal energy sector as part of its long‑term commitment to the energy transition and to diversifying high‑value engineering activity in the North-east.
For more than 20 years, KCI has specialised in engineered leak‑sealing and well‑integrity solutions—capabilities that are directly relevant to the challenges faced in geothermal wells. High temperatures, high pressures, and high‑consequence operating environments are not new to us; they are the conditions we solve for every day in oil & gas.
Entering the geothermal market is therefore a natural progression, reinforcing the region’s role as a global centre of excellence for subsurface engineering.
2. What KCI Brings to the Geothermal Market
KCI’s proven technology and experience translate seamlessly into the needs of modern geothermal operators. Key strengths include:
Field‑Proven Reliability
Two decades of resolving critical well‑integrity issues for major operators—expertise that directly strengthens geothermal well performance.
Outcome‑Driven Solutions
KCI’s sealing technologies support:
- Reduced operational downtime,
- Extended well life and asset reliability,
- Lower emissions through improved well integrity.
Alignment with Emerging Opportunities
KCI is positioned to support:
- Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS),
- Clean‑heat and district‑heating projects,
- Geothermal developments across Europe and North America, where policy and investment momentum are accelerating.
A simple narrative captures this connection:
“Where North Sea reliability meets the future of clean heat.”
3. KCI at GeoTHERM 2026
KCI will participate at GeoTHERM 2026 in Offenburg as a co‑exhibitor with Scottish Development International. The company’s attendance underscores:
- Its commitment to entering the geothermal market at pace,
- Its readiness to engage with developers, policymakers, and technology partners,
- Scotland’s leadership in supporting export‑focused growth within the energy transition.
With travel, accommodation, and exhibition planning fully organised, the team will be on hand throughout the event for meetings, collaboration discussions, and content capture.
4. Areas of Expertise Relevant to Geothermal
AGCC and its network may wish to highlight the following strengths when featuring KCI:
Technical Insight & Market Contribution
- Experience in addressing well‑integrity challenges that mirror those in geothermal development.
- Perspective on how oil & gas expertise can accelerate geothermal capability.
- Understanding of market trends including EGS feasibility, clean‑heat adoption across Europe, and evolving policy drivers.
Engineering Capability
- Solutions for scaling, sealing under extreme conditions, and managing leakage in complex formations.
- Case studies from adjacent sectors demonstrating material performance and emissions reduction impacts.
Energy Transition Narrative
- Geothermal sits alongside KCI’s wider diversification into geothermal, CCS, and hydrogen.
- Integrity-led engineering that enables safer, cleaner, lower‑carbon operations.