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GIGA-M Geothermal Seismic Exploration in Munich

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Source: Renewable Energy Magazine

Project
Planned

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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The project “GIGA-M Geothermal Seismic Exploration in Munich” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Renewable Energy Magazine.

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2026-07-22

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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.

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Energy

Location

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Germany

State

Bavaria

City

Munich

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Renewable Energy Magazine

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Water Supply and Storage, Geothermal, Education, Government

Article published date

2025-09-16

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