Geothermal Consultancy

Star Energy provides expert geothermal consultancy services that support clients through every stage of project development, from initial site screening and concept design to permitting, construction, and long-term operational optimisation. With decades of subsurface expertise, infrastructure delivery experience, and a proven track record in UK geothermal energy projects, we bring technical depth and commercial insight to support the successful deployment of low-carbon heat infrastructure.

Our Consultancy Service

Our consultancy service is available as a standalone advisory function or as part of our full end-to-end delivery model. We work with public sector clients, utilities, landowners, and developers to de-risk geothermal proposals, align projects with funding opportunities, and deliver technically sound, regulatory-compliant, and commercially viable systems.

Early-Stage Project Development

We assist clients from the outset in assessing the suitability of geothermal solutions for a given site or portfolio. This involves reviewing geological data, heat demand profiles, and existing infrastructure to identify potential opportunities. Our team conducts initial thermal modelling, site mapping, and resource screening to assess feasibility and provide a realistic view of what geothermal concepts might be viable. We also offer advisory input on project scoping, stakeholder alignment, and funding strategies, particularly where clients intend to apply for public sector funding streams or integrate geothermal with district heating schemes. This phase may also include high-level financial modelling and comparative technology assessment.

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Technical Due Diligence

Clients considering investment in geothermal energy or acquisition of existing systems require robust technical due diligence. Star Energy provides independent evaluation of data packs, geological reports, design specifications, and operational records. We assess the credibility of performance assumptions, resource sustainability, and system integration plans.

Due diligence, later on in a project’s life, may also extend to reviewing planning permissions, compliance documentation, environmental permits, and risk registers. Our role is to offer a transparent and informed technical opinion on the quality, viability, and risk profile of a geothermal project or scheme.

Star Energy provides independent evaluation of data packs, geological reports, design specifications, and operational records.

Regulatory and Permitting Support

Navigating the UK regulatory framework for geothermal development requires specialist knowledge of planning law, environmental permitting, and local authority processes. Our consultancy service includes tailored guidance on regulatory strategy, timelines, and submission requirements.

We can assist in the preparation of planning applications, environmental statements, and stakeholder consultation material. In parallel, we provide advisory input on abstraction and reinjection permits, seismicity protocols, and groundwater protection measures.

Our early engagement with statutory consultees helps to resolve potential objections before they impact project timelines.

Design Review and Optimisation

Whether the project is at concept stage or partway through design development, we provide independent reviews of proposed system architecture, well designs, heat exchanger layouts, control logic, and thermal delivery infrastructure. Our goal is to ensure systems are technically coherent, constructible, and optimised for long-term performance. Design reviews typically cover surface and subsurface integration, equipment selection, thermal efficiency, redundancy strategies, and future scalability. We also advise on system compatibility with broader building management systems or district heating networks.

Risk Identification and Mitigation Planning

One of the core functions of our consultancy team is to identify and manage technical risk. Geothermal projects often carry uncertainties around geology, drilling, and long-term resource behaviour. We apply a structured approach to risk assessment that includes failure mode analysis, sensitivity testing, and mitigation planning. Recognising that the risk profile for any geothermal project evolves as the project matures, our experienced team models risk scenarios and considers the technical, commercial, regulatory and portfolio risks in order to establish a holistic picture of the riskiness of a particular scheme or sub-element. Once the full picture has been established, if desired, we can advise on insurance, contract structuring, and contingency planning as a way to manage and mitigate residual risk. This input is especially valuable at investment decision gates and funding application stages, where clarity around technical and delivery risks is essential.

Procurement Advisory

In parallel with system design and feasibility, we support clients with procurement strategy and specification. This includes the preparation of tender documentation, contractor evaluation criteria, and scope of works definitions for specialist services such as drilling, pump supply, and plant installation. Where appropriate, we can also manage the procurement process on behalf of the client or provide independent evaluation of bids. Our experience with UK suppliers and contractors ensures that procurement strategies are aligned with market capabilities and project delivery needs.

 

Operations and Performance Consultancy

Beyond commissioning, Star Energy offers operational consultancy to support the long-term performance of geothermal assets. We assess live system data, review maintenance regimes, and troubleshoot any performance deviations. This may involve thermal loss mapping, reservoir modelling, flow optimisation, control system upgrades, or well remediations. We also support clients in benchmarking performance against design expectations, developing key performance indicators (KPIs), and identifying interventions that extend asset life or improve energy yield.

Flexible Engagement Models

To discuss your project or explore how geothermal could fit into your energy strategy, please contact our consultancy team today.

Our consultancy services are designed to be flexible and scalable. Clients may engage us for a discrete technical task, such as a feasibility review or permit strategy, or retain us across the full lifecycle of the project. We operate as both lead consultants and specialist subcontractors depending on project structure and client preference. Our engineers, geoscientists, environmental specialists, and planners operate under strict quality assurance procedures and hold the necessary certifications to deliver technical and regulated advice in the geothermal sector.

Geothermal consultancy from Star Energy delivers the technical expertise and strategic guidance required to develop, evaluate, and implement deep geothermal systems in the UK. From site assessment and system design to permitting, procurement, and performance optimisation, we provide comprehensive, trusted support that reduces risk and increases the likelihood of successful project delivery.

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A depth of knowledge & experience in the Geothermal arena gives us the edge over competitors

Ross Glover, Chief Executive

Our strategy is to create value for shareholders, employees and communities by being a leading operator of oil and gas assets, renowned for operational excellence and strong safety standards.

Ross Glover, Chief Executive

Geothermal energy is an ideal solution to the urban deployment of renewable energy, geothermal energy.

Ross Glover, Chief Executive

Our Projects - Geothermal

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

The Carbon Energy Fund released a tender to select Innovation Partners to work with NHS Trusts across the UK to identify Low Carbon Heat opportunities. We were selected as preferred Partner by the CEF and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust for the Wythenshawe Hospital.

Manchester Therme Group

Feasibility work for an innovative geothermal geo-exchange solution for the Therme Wellbeing Resort in Trafford Park, Manchester. A trial borehole was drilled and thermal response testing carried out to determine the potential capacity for heat and cooling supplies to the development. This work identified that the Trafford Park area has amongst the highest capacity in the country.

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

The Carbon Energy Fund released a tender to select Innovation Partners to work with NHS Trusts across the UK to identify Low Carbon Heat opportunities. We were selected as preferred Partner by the CEF and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust for the Salisbury Hospital.

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