GeoThermal Engineering GmbH services
Exploration
Data-Mining & Prospection Services
Mineral exploration in Germany and Europe dates back far into the Middle Ages. Agricola was the first to systematically capture and describe ore deposits in his work on the Erz Mountains. Since then the underground has been increasingly explored scientifically. Therefore, area-wide data sets from geological and geophysical surveys exist in Germany and Europe. Scientific publications further increase the existing knowledge.
Survey Operation Management Services
No one knows where the pickaxe might lead” says the miner meaning that it depends on many parameter whether a mineral resource can be actually found and retrieved. The underground is not transparent and often clear predictions are limited. In order to minimize the risks associated with underground exploration, varying geophysical and geochemical methods exist which allow conclusions over the structure of the earth’s interior and help to localize the resource. The acquisition of such data takes place in measuring campaigns.Geological Analysis and Modeling Services
The analysis and interpretation of geological data acquired and collected in the field and the construction of underground models is the core responsibility of the geologist. The more information is available prior to reservoir development the greater the possibility of successful exploitation. Geologists need to think lateral in order to recognize indirect clues and put together the pieces that provide a sound overall picture. GeoThermal Engineering GmbH employees possess long-term experience in analysis, interpretation and modeling of geological, hydrogeological, (hydro-)geochemical and geophysical data.Planning and Supervision of Drilling Operations Services
To exploit any reservoir, a detailed knowledge of the reservoir is essential. Whether a reservoir is productive can only be verified through drilling a well. Since every project is unique, the preliminary work needs to be adapted to the type of resource (high or low enthalpy region). The type of equipment used depends mainly on the reservoir depth, reservoir rock and the temperature development along the drill path.In Germany, drilling operations for the exploitation of deep geothermal systems need to be described precisely in the overall operation plan. The overall operation plan has to be approved by the mining authority which also ensures that the imposed conditions are being fulfilled. The drilling site has to comply with the latest environmental and work safety requirements.