Geothermal Exploration in a foreland basin: Study case of a Swiss City

Abstract

Switzerland policy has changed after a national referendum last year, Swiss people have decided to use renewable energies for their energy production and consumption. This green turn, is important, however the country already used hydropower as a main source of energy. Thus wind, solar and geothermal power are also going to be developed for the good of the country. The intention is to increase the use of geothermal energy, particularly for large-scale district heating. This complete study follows five steps of exploration, from the seismic interpretation where geological structures have to be defined, and the building of a 3D geological model, then dynamic flow model, to have a better understanding of the reservoir.