Our consortium partner RED Drilling & Services has already implemented efficient water management solutions for deep geothermal projects across Germany and Austria.
At the core of this approach are RED’s in-house test basins, which provide temporary water storage of up to 4,500 m³. The system is modular and can be adapted to meet specific project needs – ideal for construction phases or testing operations.
Key advantages of this system include:
- Temporary storage of large water volumes, tailored for site-specific conditions and timelines
- Efficient cooling via targeted water spraying between basins
- Real-time monitoring of all key water parameters, with integrated evidence preservation
- Controlled discharge in full compliance with environmental regulations
Safe and Compliant Operations
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UEST clients benefit from RED’s contribution of expertise in these specific geothermal aspects:
- Flexible temporary storage of large water volumes
- Targeted cooling through controlled water circulation
- Real-time parameter monitoring, including built-in documentation
- Controlled water discharge in line with environmental standards
This kind of operational infrastructure supports the safe, efficient, and sustainable rollout of deep geothermal energy, which is a core pillar of the Underground Energy Storage Technologies (UEST) initiative.
The image shows drilling operations for Vienna’s first deep geothermal plant, led by Wien Energie GmbH and OMV through their joint venture deeep.
About Underground Energy Storage Technologies (UEST)
As a centre of excellence, UEST is a strategic partnership of the HOT Energy Group, the ILF Consulting Engineers Austria, RED Drilling & Services, and CAC Engineering. The consortium fuses the individual partners’ decades of specialised know-how and expertise in underground storage technologies. UEST delivers high-end and cutting-edge solutions for natural gas (UGS), carbon dioxide (CCUS), and hydrogen storage – from prospect assessment and operational planning, drilling, workover, and well engineering, all the way through to handover of storage facilities.
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Contact us today to discuss how your underground energy storage projects can benefit from UEST’s decades of expertise!