Construction work is about to begin on Hungary’s first hybrid geothermal installation in the southern part of the country, near Zsana and Kiskunhalas in Bács-Kiskun County. The project, led by MVM Zöld Generáció, represents an important step toward expanding the role of geothermal energy in both electricity generation and district heating.
The project is designed as a dual-purpose system that will not only generate electricity but also directly utilize underground heat resources. Thermal water extracted from deep beneath the surface will be used for energy production and then reinjected, enabling the facility to operate within a closed-loop cycle and ensuring long-term sustainability. Drilling operations are expected to reach depths of approximately 2,400 to 2,500 meters, where temperatures of around 140–150°C are anticipated. As a pilot project, it will serve as a testing ground, and if successful, it could lead to a geothermal power plant with an installed capacity of about 3.5–4.5 MW.
Officials have emphasized that strengthening domestic energy security has been a key priority in recent years. Hungary’s broader energy strategy combines continued reliance on nuclear power with an expanding mix of renewable energy sources. Alongside ongoing developments at the Paks nuclear power plant and potential future deployment of small modular reactors, renewables are being positioned as a complementary pillar of the country’s energy system.
Solar energy already plays a significant role in Hungary’s energy mix, while wind capacity is expected to grow in the coming years. However, given the intermittent nature of these sources, a substantial portion of installed capacity depends on weather conditions, making it essential to develop more stable alternatives such as geothermal energy, biomass, and biogas.
Hungary is already a regional leader in geothermal heating, with roughly one in ten district-heated households relying on this resource. Despite this, geothermal electricity generation remains relatively underdeveloped, which further increases the strategic importance of the new project.
The MVM Group has highlighted that the transition toward cleaner and more sustainable energy systems remains central to its long-term strategy. Investments in solar power plants, wind farms, and energy storage solutions are ongoing both domestically and across Europe, while the geothermal initiative marks a significant milestone in diversifying the company’s renewable energy portfolio.
