GIGA-M Geothermal Seismic Exploration in Munich
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Source: Renewable Energy Magazine
DMT has been commissioned to carry out seismic exploration of the subsoil in the greater Munich area as part of the GIGA-M research project. The project aims to identify suitable hot water reservoirs beneath Munich to expand geothermal energy capacity from 400 MW to over 1 GW, supporting climate-friendly heat supply and climate neutrality by 2045.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Geothermal, Education, Government
- Location
- Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Renewable Energy Magazine
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Description | DMT has been commissioned to carry out seismic exploration of the subsoil in the greater Munich area as part of the GIGA-M research project. The project aims to identify suitable hot water reservoirs beneath Munich to expand geothermal energy capacity from 400 MW to over 1 GW, supporting climate-friendly heat supply and climate neutrality by 2045. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Germany |
State | Bavaria |
City | Munich |
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Source | Renewable Energy Magazine |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Geothermal, Education, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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