Towards a geothermal exploration well in the Gassum Formation in Copenhagen

Authors

  • Henrik Vosgerau Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Copenhagen K, Denmark
  • Ulrik Gregersen Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Øster Voldgade 10, Copenhagen K, Denmark
  • Lars Kristensen Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Copenhagen K, Denmark
  • Sofie Lindström Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Copenhagen K, Denmark
  • Anders Mathiesen Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Copenhagen K, Denmark
  • Carsten M Nielsen Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Copenhagen K, Denmark
  • Mette Olivarius Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Copenhagen K, Denmark
  • Lars Henrik Nielsen Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Copenhagen K, Denmark

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34194/geusb.v38.4393

Abstract

Geothermal resources in the deep subsurface in many parts of Denmark have the potential to form a central component in the future Danish energy supply for district heating. Geothermal energy is sustainable and environmentally friendly and independent of climatic and seasonal variations, in contrast to solar and wind energy. Furthermore, geothermal plants may be integrated with other green energy supplies. The sandstone reservoirs from which the warm geothermal water is extracted may also act as temporary storage for excess heat e.g. from industrial production processes or from solar-heated water in summer periods when the demand for heating is low.

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Published

31-07-2017

How to Cite

Vosgerau, H., Gregersen, U., Kristensen, L., Lindström, S., Mathiesen, A., Nielsen, C. M., Olivarius, M., & Nielsen, L. H. (2017). Towards a geothermal exploration well in the Gassum Formation in Copenhagen. GEUS Bulletin, 38, 29–32. https://doi.org/10.34194/geusb.v38.4393

Issue

Vol. 38 (2017): Review of Survey activities 2016

Section

RESEARCH ARTICLE | SHORT

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