About
Founded in 2019, Vulcan is a private headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany specializing in Geothermal.
Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH is developing integrated geothermal and lithium extraction projects in the Palatinate region of Germany. The company utilizes deep geothermal energy from the Upper Rhine Graben (at depths of 2,500-4,000 meters) to generate climate-neutral electricity and heat, while extracting battery-grade lithium from cooled geothermal brine through a closed-loop process. Vulcan aims to produce 24,000 tonnes of lithium in Phase One while supplying renewable heat to regional municipalities. The company operates four project development areas and has established partnerships with BASF and other regional stakeholders. Vulcan's mission is to establish a domestic lithium source for the European battery industry while advancing energy transition and supporting climate-neutral electromobility.
Headquarters
Karlsruhe, Germany
Founded
2019
Company Type
Private
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Palatinate (Pfalz), Upper Rhine Graben region, Germany, Europe
Projects
Insheim Geothermal Power Plant
Landau Geothermal and Lithium Facility
BASF Ludwigshafen Geothermal Partnership
Ludwigsland Geothermal Project
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
ESIA (Environmental and Social Impact Assessment)