Munster-Bispingen City Works Granted Mining Permit for Geothermal Project
Munster-Bispingen City Works have been granted permission to operate as a mining company, a first for the state. The move paves the way for the second borehole in their geothermal project, set to begin in 2026.
The project, in development since 2008, aims to supply the military with geothermal energy. It will reuse an existing borehole, saving over 20 million euros in initial investment. The borehole will be deepened by about 40 meters and deflected to tap into a water reservoir at around five kilometers depth.
Heide-Geo, a 100% subsidiary of City Works, will operate as the mining company. The State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology (LBEG) has granted the main operating plan approval. The drilling site will be flooded, and preparations for the drilling tower and cellar will be made before the tender in the spring of next year. The project has received over seven million euros in funding.
City Works Managing Director Jan Niemann welcomes the decision, considering it a significant milestone for the company. The project is set to begin in 2026, extracting heat from the earth in a closed circuit.
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