Editorial Policy
Our Mission
GeoVanguard Intelligence is a specialized intelligence platform that connects global innovation in next-generation geothermal energy with the markets of Japan and Asia. We provide original research and primary-source intelligence on cutting-edge technologies, policy and regulatory developments, capital flows, and project viability and economics.
By connecting the technical, policy, financial, and economic expertise held by different market participants, we create practical intelligence that directly supports project development and commercialization.
We contribute to the deployment of next-generation geothermal energy across Japan and Asia and to the realization of a decarbonized society, while promoting harmony with local communities and established industries.
Our Intended Audience
Our content is intended for professionals involved in strategy and decision-making for geothermal energy and other Climate Tech businesses, including operating companies in the power and resource development sectors, trading companies, manufacturers, financial institutions, investors, government agencies, and research institutions. We provide in-depth, specialized intelligence that reliably reaches the practitioners responsible for steering this field.
Areas We Cover
Our articles focus primarily on the following five areas:
- Next-Generation Technologies — Technical developments and demonstration progress relating to innovative approaches such as Superhot Rock, Enhanced Geothermal Systems, and Closed-Loop systems.
- Policy and Regulation — Developments in legal frameworks, permitting processes, incentives, and support schemes in different countries.
- Financing and Investment Environment — Market Analysis, fundraising, project finance, institutional investor trends, and the market environment surrounding power purchase agreements (PPAs).
- Community Relations — Consensus-building processes with hot spring operators and local governments, environmental assessments, and practices for returning benefits to local communities.
- Research and Interviews — Interviews with leading practitioners and experts, together with original research and analysis based on primary sources.
Types of Content
- Analysis and Commentary — Through rigorous examination of leading global case studies and primary-source materials, we precisely identify and organize the essential points and their implications for the Japanese and Asian markets.
- Interviews — Through direct dialogue with frontline business leaders, policymakers, investors, and researchers, we accurately convey practitioners’ perspectives and the broader market context.
- Reports — Specialized publications distilling the editorial team’s original research and statistical data, provided as members-only intelligence.
How We Produce Our Content
Rigorous Fact-Checking
All figures, dates, and proper names published in our articles are limited to information substantiated by primary-source materials or our own reporting. When using estimates or forecasts, we clearly identify them as such and state the basis of the calculation, including who produced the estimate.
How We Cite Sources
Materials referenced or quoted in an article are identified at the relevant point in the text. As a rule, publicly available sources are linked. Where information obtained through interviews must remain confidential or is subject to the source’s wishes, we note this appropriately.
Handling Overseas Information
The editorial team carefully reviews overseas primary sources and publications in their original language before reconstructing the content in Japanese. Likewise, Japanese primary sources and publications are carefully reviewed in the original before being reconstructed in English. We never republish machine translations without authorization, and we provide links wherever the original source is publicly accessible.
Review by Interviewees
Before publishing an interview article, we ask the interviewee to review the relevant passages to ensure the accuracy of their statements. We promptly correct factual errors; however, the editorial team retains full authority over the article’s structure, development of its argument, and headlines.
Bilingual Publication in Japanese and English
As a general rule, articles are published in both Japanese and English. Both language versions are developed under the direction of the editorial team. While the expression in each version is optimized for the characteristics of its readership, consistency in facts and conclusions is maintained throughout.
Author Attribution
The author’s name is stated on every article. The views expressed by external contributors or individual interviewees do not necessarily represent the official views of the company.
Corrections and Updates Policy
If an error is identified in a published article, we promptly correct the relevant passage and record the date and details of the change at the end of the article. We do not conceal errors or make silent substitutions. If you notice an error in an article, please notify us through our contact form.
Revisions to This Policy
This policy is reviewed as appropriate in response to the development of the publication and changes in the business environment. When revisions are made, we announce them on this page together with the revision date.
Effective date: November 1, 2026