Scene is a delivery partner in the GEOGUARD programme, a major European research initiative focused on unlocking geothermal heat from challenging geological formations. The project addresses one of the most significant barriers to geothermal deployment—uncertainty around subsurface conditions, flow rates and associated financial risk—by developing practical tools and workflows to support real-world project delivery.
Within this programme, Scene’s role is centred on translating complex technical outputs into usable, decision-ready resources for industry, policymakers and project developers. Scene leads the development of the GEOGUARD digital platform, a knowledge toolkit that brings together data, modelling outputs and case study insights into a clear, accessible format. This platform enables stakeholders to understand geothermal opportunities, risks and commercial considerations, supporting more informed investment and policy decisions.
Scene also plays a critical role in stakeholder engagement and knowledge transfer. This includes shaping guidance, training materials and dissemination activities to ensure that project outputs are not confined to academic research but actively support market uptake. By bridging the gap between technical modelling and practical application, Scene helps ensure that workflows developed through GEOGUARD can be adopted by developers, regulators and funders.
The wider project spans three international case studies in Scotland, Ireland and Lithuania, applying advanced reservoir modelling, uncertainty analysis and techno-economic assessment to improve confidence in geothermal development. Scene’s contribution ensures that these insights are translated into scalable tools and frameworks that can be applied across Europe.
Through this work, Scene is helping to accelerate the commercialisation of geothermal energy, supporting a reliable, low carbon heat source that can operate independently of weather conditions. The project strengthens the evidence base for investment, reduces perceived risk, and enables geothermal to play a much larger role in the UK and European energy transition.