Asociación Geotérmica Colombiana - AGEOCOL

What Asociación Geotérmica Colombiana - AGEOCOL does

Asociación Geotérmica Colombiana (AGEOCOL) is a Bogotá-based non-profit scientific, educational, and professional association founded in 2016 to promote research, development, and sustainable use of geothermal resources in Colombia. Its core technology and operating model function as a multi-stakeholder facilitation platform that articulates interaction between communities, government, industry, and academia around geothermal topics. Core products and services include the RENAG (Red Nacional de Geotermia) annual national geothermal conference and published proceedings, the WING Colombia program promoting women in geothermal energy, in-person and virtual geothermal workshops and certification courses (including a drilling course and an introductory course co-delivered with Universidad de Medellín), and the hosting of regional events such as GEOLAC 2024.

AGEOCOL's business model is membership-based, operating as a non-profit rather than a commercial enterprise. It generates revenue through tiered membership fees — Corporate Membership (Membresía Corporativa), Individual Membership (Membresía Individual), Student Membership (Membresía Estudiantil), and Institutional Agreements (Convenios Institucionales) — supplemented by event registration and institutional support from partners such as the Servicio Geológico Colombiano, UNESCO's International Geoscience Programme, the Global Geothermal Alliance, and geothermal-energy.org. Customer segments span the scientific and academic community, energy industry professionals (including oil & gas and renewable energy firms), government and regulatory bodies, and the general public.

The organization is supported by an ecosystem of Gold and Silver corporate members (Dewhurst Group, ORMAT, Baker Hughes, Weatherford, Neoil Energy, JRG Energy) and academic collaborators (Universidad de Medellín, CEGA at Universidad de Chile, Universidad de la Amazonía, EAGE, ACGGP). With a small staff of six, AGEOCOL operates with a lean footprint while punching above its weight as a convening institution for the Colombian and regional geothermal sector.

Name

Asociación Geotérmica Colombiana - AGEOCOL

Legal name

Asociación Geotérmica Colombiana

Website

https://ageocol.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Asociación Geotérmica Colombiana (AGEOCOL) is a Bogotá-based non-profit association that promotes geothermal research, development, and sustainable use in Colombia. It serves scientists, energy industry professionals, government bodies, and the public through the RENAG conference series, WING Colombia, training courses, and regional convening events.

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B2B and B2C

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

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Core offering

AGEOCOL is a non-profit scientific, educational, and professional association that facilitates geothermal resource research, development, and sustainable use in Colombia. It delivers value through tiered membership programs (Corporate, Individual, Student, Institutional Agreements), the annual RENAG (Red Nacional de Geotermia) national conference with published proceedings, the WING Colombia women-in-geothermal program, and educational workshops and certification courses on geothermal topics.

Product overview

Asociación Geotérmica Colombiana (AGEOCOL) is a non-profit scientific, educational, and professional organization that promotes research, development, and sustainable use of geothermal resources in Colombia. The organization operates as a membership-based association offering corporate, individual, and student membership tiers. Its core programs include RENAG (Red Nacional de Geotermia), an annual national geothermal conference with published proceedings, WING Colombia initiative, and educational workshops and certification courses on geothermal topics. AGEOCOL also facilitates interaction between communities, government, industry, and academia in the geothermal sector.

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Brands

• RENAG: Red Nacional de Geotermia - National Geothermal Network, an annual workshop/conference series organized by AGEOCOL covering geothermal research and development topics.
• WING Colombia

Products and services

• Membresía Corporativa Corporate membership tier for organizations interested in geothermal research, development, and sustainable use in Colombia; provides industry access and networking opportunities for energy sector companies.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Neoil EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Silver Corporate Member. Neoil Energy joined as a new corporate member for 2026, demonstrating continued industry interest in the association.
• WeatherfordcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2025New Corporate Member in 2025. Weatherford provides oilfield services and technologies applicable to geothermal exploration and development.
• Baker HughescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2025New Corporate Member in 2025. Baker Hughes is a leading energy technology company with capabilities relevant to geothermal energy development.
• ORMATcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2024Gold Corporate Member and major geothermal energy technology provider. ORMAT became a corporate member in 2024, strengthening the association's industry connections.
• JRG EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2024Silver Corporate Affiliate Member in 2024. JRG Energy supports the association's mission as a corporate member.
• Dewhurst GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Corporate Member of AGEOCOL. Dewhurst Group is involved in supporting geothermal research and development activities in Colombia through the association.
• Global Geothermal AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGEOCOL is supported by and collaborates with the Global Geothermal Alliance, an international partnership promoting geothermal energy development globally.
• geothermal-energy.orgmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational geothermal energy organization that supports AGEOCOL's activities and provides global platform for the Colombian geothermal sector.
• UNESCO International Geoscience ProgrammemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports AGEOCOL through the International Geoscience Programme, providing scientific credibility and international research coordination.
• Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombia's geological survey supports AGEOCOL as a key government partner in geothermal resource research and development.
• Universidad de MedellíncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaborator providing educational support. Partnered with AGEOCOL on virtual geothermal courses and certifications.
• CEGA (UCHILE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentro de Estudios de Geotermia Andina at Universidad de Chile collaborates with AGEOCOL on geothermal research in the Andean region.
• ACGGPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndean Geothermal Association collaborates with AGEOCOL on regional geothermal initiatives.
• EAGEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Association of Geoscientists and Engineers supports AGEOCOL's technical activities and professional development programs.
• Universidad de la AmazoníacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with AGEOCOL on the 'Energía de la Tierra para todos' workshop held in Florencia, Caquetá. The university's Agroecological Engineering program collaborated on community outreach.

Recent moves6 records

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Direct peers

• European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC): European geothermal industry association representing a broad membership of utilities, technology providers, and researchers. Comparable to AGEOCOL as a national/regional advocacy and networking body for the geothermal sector, with similar member tiers and policy engagement.
• Geothermal Resources Council (GRC): US-based technical and professional society for the geothermal industry. Comparable to AGEOCOL in its focus on scientific dissemination, workshops, and conferences on geothermal research and development.
• Geothermal Rising: The leading US-based geothermal industry association (formerly Geothermal Energy Association / GEA). Closely comparable as a national membership association that convenes industry, government, and academia and produces flagship events such as the Geothermal Rising Conference.
• Asociación Colombiana de Geotermia Andina (ACGGP): Andean Geothermal Association — a regional peer association collaborating with AGEOCOL on Andean geothermal initiatives. Direct counterpart in terms of mandate, membership structure, and convening function across the Andean region.

Broad incumbents

• International Geothermal Association (IGA): Global umbrella organization for the geothermal sector. IGA is a direct upstream partner of AGEOCOL and the most comparable global association in terms of mission, members, and event programming (e.g., World Geothermal Congress).
• European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE): International professional association for geoscientists and engineers, including a substantial geothermal sub-community. Listed as a collaborating partner of AGEOCOL and comparable in its technical event and publication programming, though much broader in scope.

Regional players

• New Zealand Geothermal Association: National geothermal industry association for New Zealand. Functionally analogous to AGEOCOL — a membership-based body promoting geothermal research, development, and stakeholder engagement, but serving a mature Pacific geothermal market.
• Geothermal Energy Association of Japan: National geothermal association for Japan. Comparable to AGEOCOL as a country-focused geothermal advocacy and networking body, but operating in a much more mature geothermal market and a different geography.
• Centro de Estudios de Geotermia Andina (CEGA), Universidad de Chile: Chilean academic center for Andean geothermal research. A collaborating partner of AGEOCOL, comparable in mission to advance geothermal R&D but operating in a different country (Chile) and as an academic center rather than a membership association.

Others

• Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC): Colombia's official geological survey and a key government partner of AGEOCOL. Comparable in its geothermal research and resource assessment mandate, but operates as a public-sector entity rather than a membership association.

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