Introducing the Danube GeoHeCo project under the Interreg Europe Programme funded project EXPRESS
On Tuesday, 25 November 2025, Medjimurje Energy Agency Ltd. (MENEA) showcased two ongoing transnational initiatives—Danube GeoHeCo and TRANSGEO—during a project meeting and study visit to Medjimurje County held as part of the EXPRESS project (European Regions Promoting Renewable Energy Self-Sufficiency), funded through the Interreg Europe 2021–2027 programme.
As the EXPRESS project places a strong emphasis on increasing the share of renewable energy, strengthening regional energy self-sufficiency, and advancing effective energy policy frameworks, Danube GeoHeCo and TRANSGEO have been highlighted as exemplary practices within Medjimurje County. Both projects contribute directly to the region’s shift toward locally produced renewable energy and its broader adaptation to emerging trends in the energy sector, fully aligning with the strategic objectives of EXPRESS project.
TRANSGEO project (Transforming abandoned wells for geothermal energy production), supported by the Interreg Central Europe 2021–2027 programme, focuses on transforming existing oil and gas wells into geothermal production and thermal storage facilities. By repurposing this infrastructure, the project extends the operational lifespan of existing assets, reduces CO₂ emissions, and promotes more sustainable management of regional energy resources.
Danube GeoHeCo project (Fostering the implementation of shallow Geothermal hybrid Heating and Cooling systems in the Danube Region) aims to accelerate the uptake of shallow geothermal energy by integrating geothermal heat pumps into heating and cooling systems that currently rely on fossil fuels. In doing so, the project supports the transition to more efficient, resilient, and environmentally responsible energy solutions.
During the event, MENEA representatives presented the key goals, current achievements, and upcoming activities of both projects. Participants also had the opportunity to engage in discussion, ask questions, and explore the potential for expanding geothermal energy deployment across Medjimurje County.
Photo by MENEA
06/12/2025
By Nikolina Pupavac
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