Geological Exploration

VFG-Lab carries out the preliminary geological exploration for underground projects in order to determine the geological conditions and the potential risks for a project. The preliminary exploration includes, among other things, the identification of geological structures, layer boundaries and fault zones. Based on this, further geological investigations and numerical modeling are planned.

• Preliminary geological study for site evaluation
• Collection of existing data
• Preparation of geological profiles
• Formations, aquifer types (pore, fracture, karst aquifer), depth range, temperature distribution
• Characterization of the target horizon
  Reservoir quality, reservoir thickness, expected porosity and permeability
  Site description, surface factors (heating network, protection zones, absence of explosive ordnance)
• Development of an exploration concept
  – 3D geological modeling
• Development of 3D structural geological models
  Development of reservoir model
• Estimation of extraction capacity
  – Detailed reservoir analysis
• Well-log evaluation and analysis
  Petrophysical characterization