AFPG

What AFPG does

AFPG (Association française des professionnels de la géothermie) is a French nonprofit professional association under association loi 1901, headquartered at 77 rue Claude Bernard, 75005 Paris. It represents and federates geothermal energy professionals across metropolitan France and the French overseas departments (DROM), operating as the recognized industry body for advocacy, training, certification, and public-facing information on geothermal resources. The association serves three principal audiences: individuals (Particuliers) considering residential geothermal installations, enterprises and local authorities (Entreprise / Collectivité) undertaking commercial, industrial, or district-heating projects, and member companies across the geothermal value chain. Its membership base comprises 130 organizations spanning drilling firms, equipment manufacturers, engineering consultancies, energy companies, research institutions, and local energy agencies, supported by 12 regional representatives.

The association's product and service portfolio centers on three specialized clusters — GEODEEP (deep geothermal), Alliance Lithium (geothermal lithium extraction), and France Géoénergie (surface geothermal) — alongside the Géoartisan installer network, a national training program including deep geothermal courses and the newly launched CQP assistant-foreur qualification, and the Observatoire de la géothermie, a cartographic mapping platform co-operated with ADEME and BRGM. The Observatoire provides visualization of surface installations on open (aquifer) and closed (probe) loops. Underlying technology is conventional: a WordPress-based website (afpg.asso.fr), a cartographic viewer, YouTube and LinkedIn channels, and an email newsletter; there is no proprietary AI, software platform, or API product. The organization does not develop or sell technology products; its underlying assets are membership relationships, regulatory standing, and curated industry data.

AFPG's business model is membership-funded: annual membership dues from its 130 members are the disclosed revenue stream, supplemented by training fees and event-related income. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is hybrid — community-led through membership acquisition and event participation, and event-driven through training and certification touchpoints. Distribution reaches audiences via the website, social channels, the newsletter, regional representatives, and the Géoartisan network. The association's strategic positioning is anchored to France's Multi-Year Energy Planning (Programmation Pluriannuelle de l'Énergie), which sets a target of 38% renewable share in final heat-and-cold consumption by 2030.

Name

AFPG

Legal name

Association française des professionnels de la géothermie

Website

https://afpg.asso.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geothermal Industry Association Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Voluntary Procurement Policy (PPAs, Green Tariffs, 24/7 CFE) (EUAMANAH)

Keywords

• Geothermal professional association
• Renewable heat advocacy
• Geothermal training programs
• Geothermal industry clusters
• Geothermal observatory platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: AFPG operates as a membership-based professional association. Companies and professionals in the geothermal sector join as members to benefit from representation, networking, training, and industry resources. The association is funded through annual membership dues from its 130 members.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AFPG is a French nonprofit professional association that represents and federates geothermal energy professionals across metropolitan France and the DROM. It delivers its offering through membership services, industry advocacy with public authorities, the Observatoire de la géothermie mapping platform, three specialized clusters (GEODEEP, Alliance Lithium, France Géoénergie), professional training programs, and the Géoartisan certified installer network.

Product overview

AFPG (Association française des professionnels de la géothermie) is a professional association representing and federating geothermal energy professionals in metropolitan France and the French overseas departments (DROM). Rather than offering a unified software platform, AFPG provides an ecosystem of services including the Observatoire de la géothermie (cartographic mapping platform), three specialized clusters (GEODEEP for deep geothermal, Alliance Lithium for geothermal lithium, and France Géoénergie for surface geothermal), professional training programs, the Geoartisan network, and informational resources (FAQs). The association functions as an information hub and professional network rather than a product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formations Géothermie (Geothermal Training Programs) Professional training programs and certifications delivered to geothermal industry professionals, covering deep geothermal, surface geothermal, and drilling assistant certifications. Targeted at drillers, engineers, technicians, and installers needing certified qualifications.
• Observatoire de la Géothermie (Geothermal Observatory) Mapping and observatory platform providing cartographic visualizations of surface geothermal installations, accessible to both professionals and the general public via AFPG and partner platforms.
• GEODEEP (Deep Geothermal Cluster) Cluster dedicated to deep geothermal energy, federating industry professionals and research institutions to promote and develop deep geothermal projects in France.
• Alliance Lithium (Geothermal Lithium Cluster) Cluster under AFPG's umbrella focused on geothermal lithium extraction, supporting development of lithium recovery from geothermal brines.
• France Géoénergie (Surface Geothermal Cluster) Cluster dedicated to surface geothermal energy, promoting and supporting the surface geothermal sector in France including heat pumps, closed-loop and open-loop systems.
• Réseau Géoartisan (Géoartisan Certified Installer Network) Professional network connecting certified geothermal artisans and contractors to promote quality installation standards and provide a localized referral channel for end consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38% of final energy consumption for heating and cooling to be from renewable sources by 2030

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ADEME (Agence de la Transition Écologique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADEME is a key institutional partner of AFPG. The agencies collaborate on the geothermal observatory, with shared cartographic tools accessible to both professionals and the general public. ADEME supports the transition toward renewable energy including geothermal.
• BRGM (Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRGM, the French geological survey, collaborates with AFPG and ADEME on the Geothermies.fr platform and the shared cartographic viewer for geothermal installations. BRGM provides geological expertise and data essential to geothermal development.
• GEODEEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEODEEP is the deep geothermal cluster operated by AFPG. It brings together companies and research institutions focused on deep geothermal energy projects, supporting innovation and development in this specialized segment of the geothermal market.
• Alliance LithiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance Lithium is the geothermal lithium cluster under AFPG's umbrella. It focuses on extracting lithium from geothermal brines, an emerging strategic resource for battery production and the energy transition.
• France GéoénergiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrance Géoénergie is the surface geothermal cluster managed by AFPG. It unites professionals working on near-surface geothermal solutions including heat pumps, closed-loop and open-loop systems for residential and commercial applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• ThinkGeoenergy: ThinkGeoenergy is the leading global geothermal news and information platform; while commercial rather than a membership association, it serves a similar information-brokerage function to AFPG's observatory and news channels for geothermal professionals.
• Syndicat des Énergies Renouvelables (SER): SER is the French trade association for all renewable energy sources (wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, etc.); AFPG operates as the geothermal-specialized counterpart within the broader French renewables advocacy ecosystem SER coordinates.

Direct peers

• International Geothermal Association (IGA): IGA is the global umbrella organization for geothermal professionals, providing the worldwide equivalent of AFPG's national advocacy, training, and information-sharing mission across more than 65 countries.
• Geothermal Resources Council (GRC): GRC is the US-based professional association for the geothermal industry, operating as a membership organization with training programs, technical resources, and an annual geothermal conference directly comparable to AFPG's services.
• EGEC (European Geothermal Energy Council): EGEC is the European trade association representing the geothermal sector, mirroring AFPG's national role at the EU level with similar functions in policy advocacy, market intelligence, and member services across surface and deep geothermal.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@assoafpg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/afpg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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