DMT assigned with 3D seismic survey campaign
The upcoming seismic surveys will explore deep underground between 1,400 and 7,000m and cover the entire city of Münster
DMT GmbH & Co. KG, a general planner and contractor for deep geothermal energy, has been assigned by Stadtwerke Münster GmbH to explore the geothermal potential in Münster as part of its Strategy 2030. The deal is said to be a milestone that will help to promote heat transition and decarbonisation in the region.
The large-scale 3D seismic survey campaign will be completed in winter 2024/25 and will explore the geothermal potential in and around Münster, DMT said in a statement.
Dr Maik Tiedemann, Chairman of the Board of Management / CEO DMT GmbH & Co. KG and CEO of the TÜV NORD GROUP Business Unit Energy & Resources stated, “Deep geothermal energy could currently cover 25% of Germany’s heating demand in the long term, sustainably and in a CO2-neutral manner. The first steps towards accelerating the heat transition with the help of deep geothermal energy have been made. The task now is to consistently utilise and roll out instruments such as exploration loans or insurances, national and international subsidies, and accelerated approval procedures. This will enable projects like the one in Münster to soon be implemented throughout Germany.”
The upcoming seismic surveys, which DMT will be conducting on behalf of Stadtwerke Münster, will explore the deep underground between 1,400 and 7,000m and cover the entire city of Münster. Stadtwerke Münster considers deep geothermal energy to be one of the lead technologies within the scope of its Strategy 2030. As a partner in seismic exploration, DMT is supporting Stadtwerke Münster in the implementation of its Strategy 2030 and will contribute to the heating sector and the energy transition.
Thorsten Müller, Head of Business Entity Exploration Seismic at DMT remarked, “The upcoming surveys in the deep underground around Münster will provide valuable 2 / 2 information to shape the agenda on the use of deep geothermal energy in Münsterland and define a roadmap for this project. With our latest acquisition of high-quality, state-of-the-art measuring instruments, we are also well equipped for the expected increase in assignments.”
DMT said it is providing important cornerstones for the energy transition beyond the Münster region and is involved in many other geothermal energy projects that will be carried out throughout Germany in 2024, such as for Stadtwerke Parchim, IGE Fraunhofer Bochum and the Geological Survey of North Rhine Westphalia. Further projects are currently in the pipeline throughout Germany and Europe, it added.
