Munster-Bispingen's Geothermal Project Gets Green Light After 14-Year Journey
Munster-Bispingen City Works, through their subsidiary Heide-Geo, have been granted mining company status by the Bergamt. This decision, confirmed by the State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology (LBEG), paves the way for a significant geothermal project in the region.
The project, with roots tracing back to 2008, aims to reuse an existing borehole previously used by Exxon-Mobil since 2015. This approach saves over €20 million in drilling costs and provides a secure geological database. The LBEG's approval of the main operating plan allows Heide-Geo to proceed with plans to deepen the borehole by approximately 40 meters and deflect it to a target horizon about five kilometers deep, with an expansion of 150 meters.
The project involves drawing and lowering water to confirm the permanent porosity and permeability of the rock. Heat will be extracted from the earth in a closed circuit, with the heat itself extracted via a heat exchanger. This process is expected to provide a reliable and sustainable source of energy for the region.
City Works CEO Jan Niemann welcomed the decision, describing it as 'our knighting' and a 'Christmas gift'. The project is set to begin in 2026, with the approval marking a significant milestone in the region's transition towards renewable energy sources.
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