Swiss Geo Vitality has obtained a allow to probe for geothermal sources, together with lithium and inexperienced hydrogen, on the GeoCogen La Broye web site in Switzerland.
Geothermal developer Swiss Geo Vitality (SGE) has been awarded a brand new floor analysis allow (PRSU) for the GeoCogen La Broye undertaking within the Payerne-Avenches area in Switzerland. The allow was granted by the State of Vaud and opens the way in which for the conduct of a geophysical marketing campaign by seismic reflection to evaluate the geothermal potential of the examine space.
The info collected shall be used to create a three-dimensional map of underground buildings and establish probably the most promising drilling websites.
This may also be the primary undertaking in Switzerland the place a geothermal evaluation shall be performed concurrently with a examine on whether or not the geological circumstances are favorable for the manufacturing of lithium and/or native hydrogen. As well as, this undertaking plans to increase over an exploration space of ??practically 200 km², shared between the cantons of Vaud and Fribourg. The plan is for the operations to proceed between autumn 2025 and spring 2026.
The GeoCogen La Broye undertaking goals to supply electrical energy and warmth to produce district heating networks within the areas of Payerne, Avenches and Fribourg. If the geothermal potential is confirmed, a number of hydrothermal geothermal energy crops might see the sunshine of day. It is going to additionally embrace the exploration of lithium and native hydrogen sources, two sources important to the power transition.
Constructing on earlier expertise
This authorization marks the second vital milestone for SGE after the profitable 3D seismic marketing campaign as a part of its first undertaking, GeoCogen Eclépens. SGE will draw on the constructive expertise acquired through the earlier measurement marketing campaign to arrange for that of Avenches and Payerne.
The corporate highlights that the geophysical measurement marketing campaign at Eclépens has demonstrated its capacity to hold out environmentally pleasant regional explorations whereas acquiring among the most detailed and dense leads to Europe. The event of GeoCogen La Broye will observe this similar method of technological innovation and constructive dialogue with all stakeholders.
“Constructing on the success of our geophysical marketing campaign for the GeoCogen Eclépens undertaking, we’re inspired by the arrogance that the State of Vaud continues to put in us to provoke a brand new geothermal undertaking within the Broye area. Moreover, we’re taking steps with the Friborg cantonal authorities to acquire the mandatory permissions for floor measurements in Friborg territory,” mentioned Pascal Vinard, Technical Director at SGE.
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