The European Geothermal Congress 2025 | EGC 2025

6–10 Oct 2025 | Zürich, Switzerland

Rory Dunphy

Geothermal Consultant

Geothermal Association of Ireland

Wexford, Ireland

32 profile visitsSpeakerMember of EGEC or Géothermie Suisse

I utilise a proven set of technical, commercial, and leadership skills to help clients advance their geothermal goals.

My organisation

The Geothermal Association of Ireland (GAI) promotes the development of geothermal energy in Ireland through leading on Industry Sector Representation, Education & Awareness, Standards for the Industry. The Geothermal Association of Ireland (GAI) was formed as a not for profit association in 1998 to promote the development of geothermal energy in all its forms in Ireland. GAI is committed to education and awareness building to promote the use of geothermal as a sustainable energy system in Ireland
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About me

Rory is professional Geoscientist with over 20 years technical and management experience in the energy sector. During that time he has developed expertise in the planning and management of exploration projects, deep drilling projects, and new country entries.

Rory combines a deep technical understanding of geothermal with a broad skillset in economic analysis, operations, and data acquisition programme design.

Proven in diverse leadership roles, Rory has considerable experience in strategy development, organisational management, regulatory matters, HSE, and stakeholder engagement.

Active in the geothermal sector in Ireland since 2021, Rory played a key role in starting the Irish National Geothermal Summit and in designing the National Geothermal Database for the Geological Survey Ireland. He currently serves as the Chariperson of the Geothermal Association of Ireland.

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Skills

  • Geomechanics
  • hydraulic fracturing
  • fracture characterisation and modelling
  • Exploration management
  • Drilling Operations
  • Economic Assessments
  • Feasibility studies
  • Stakeholder engagement

Interests

  • Policy
  • EGS
  • Communal ground source heat pumps
  • seismic acquisition
  • European Rig Market

Speaker sessions (1)

Thursday, 9 October 2025

13:55 - 15:25

Session 7A Science : Exploration and modelling

Location:KongresssaalTrack:Technical Session