Carl Jörg Petersen
Chief Technology Officer @ZeroGeo Energy GmbH
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Technology Officer @ZeroGeo Energy GmbH
Hamburg, DE
Supporting ZeroGeo Energy on its mission to advance the development and use of geothermal energy solutions for a successful energy transition.• Responsible for technical leadership in identifying, developing and implementing innovative technologies for deep geothermal energy solutions in Germany• Oversee project development, subsurface evaluation, and reservoir modelling for geothermal assets• Support fundraising, strategic partnerships, and regulatory navigation as part of executive team• Bridge technical innovation with commercialization in a fast-growing startup environment focused on baseload renewable energy
EDUCATION
Kiel University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Geophysics
Kiel University
Diplom - German equivalent of MSc, Geophysics
ABOUT CARL JÖRG PETERSEN
I’m a senior energy professional with 15+ years of experience at the intersection of subsurface engineering, offshore wind, and geothermal energy. Currently, I serve in dual roles: as a Technical Specialist for Offshore Site Investigations at TenneT, leading UXO and cable routing strategies for offshore wind park development, and as CTO at the geothermal startup ZeroGeo Energy, advancing deep geothermal solutions for sustainable baseload energy. My background is rooted in technology and innovation management, having led multi-disciplinary programs across the energy sector — from early-stage R&D and digital subsurface workflows to operational excellence and strategic technology roadmapping. Key strengths • Subsurface characterization & geotechnical site investigations • UXO survey strategy, cable routing, and offshore permitting • Geothermal systems, reservoir assessments & due diligence • Strategic innovation, technology scouting & implementation • International team leadership across corporate and startup settings Focus Areas Renewable Energy | Geothermal | Offshore Wind | Technology Strategy | Digitalization | Innovation Management | Data Science | R&D Leadership Driven by the energy transition, I’m passionate about integrating innovation, technical expertise, and sustainability to build the infrastructure of tomorrow. I welcome connecting with leaders, innovators, and organizations who share the vision of shaping a smarter, more sustainable energy future.
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