Geopolitics of geothermal energy

Master Thesis
Author
Kiotsekoglou, Maria
Κιοτσέκογλου, Μαρία
Date
2025-10View/ Open
Keywords
Geopolitics ; Fossil fuels ; Renewable energy ; Renewable Energy Resources (RES) ; Energy security ; Energy transition ; Geothermal energyAbstract
The main purpose of this thesis is to showcase and highlight the importance that
geothermal energy as a clean renewable energy resource will play in shaping international
geopolitics and energy transition in the upcoming decades. Firstly, this thesis attempts at
analysing briefly the essence of geopolitics by citing classical theories based on which the
study of geopolitics has been formed.
In addition, current energy market trends are described concisely with an emphasis on
fossil fuels and renewable energy resources before the impact of geothermal energy,
specifically, on international politics and geopolitics is examined. Furthermore, future
projections of geothermal energy and its share in states’ energy mixes are explained
before, finally, conclusions are discussed in brief.

