Services

The mechanical and hydraulic behaviour of the rock mass is mainly defined by the existing faults and fractures. Therefore, our services aim at gaining a better understanding of the rock mass through physically motivated analyses, and through the analysis of the faults and their growth. Based on the understanding of the mechanisms and relevant influencing variables, the use of the rock mass for infrastructural, energetic, raw material-oriented or waste management projects should be optimised.

laboratory

We determine the input parameters for our modelling in our highly sophisticated lab.

stress field modelling

We at geomecon have developed a reliable dedicated workflow for estimation of the in-situ stress tensor in both green and brown field scenarios.

sweet spot analysis

Our dynamic, thermo-hydro-mechanically coupled models can help you to identify geothermally attractive structures that favor development from a geomechanical point of view.

wellbore stability

Downtime during drilling is one of the major cost factors for any drilling project. A priori wellbore stability analysis is therefore fundamental to avoid costs later on.

static loads

The effect of structures on the geosphere in areas of demanding geomorphology is challenging. Numerical simulations can determine stresses induced by topography and man-made structures, as well as the stability of the rock mass.

induced seismicity

A technically sound and well-founded examination of induced seismicity is one of the basic requirements for the public acceptance and licensing approval of projects such as geothermal power plants, hydrocarbon production, sequestration or dams.

hydraulics

Interested whether your hydraulic stimulation might reactivate nearby faults or might affect the integrity of the seal? Our numerical and analytical solutions can provide answers to these questions.

heat pumps

Extracting energy from the subsurface can also be achieved by the usage of heat pumps. Our numerical simulations help increasing the heat energy potential.

heave and subsidence

Man-made changes in the subsurface might cause unwanted heave or subsidence of the terrain. Our fully coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical simulations can predict the deformation of the terrain indicating damage to construction.

dynamic loads

Large naturally-induced earthquakes have the potential to harm constructions above surface and trigger slip on near-by smaller faults. The latter can be of major concern to subsurface constructions. Our dynamic simulation of elastic waves propagating through rock can help understand the damage inflicted by earthquakes.

heat mining

Our dynamic thermo-hydraulically coupled geomechanical models can accurately describe the influence of fluid injection and production on complex subsurface systems. One example for the application of such models is the suitability evaluation of mine buildings of the former coal mining industry for heat storage.

lectorate

Besides the technical quality, the editorial quality is of utmost importance for the informative value of a technical report. geomecon GmbH offers technically sound proofreading in order to provide the readers of its reports with a clear, consistent and coordinated basis for information and decision-making in the field of geology.

Underground gas storage

Storing gas in porous rock can lead to problems with the integrity of the overburden or reactivation of fault zones bounding the reservoir. By creating accurate subsurface models and calibrating the subsurface model against existing data, we can predict the geomechanical system behaviour and solve all geomechanical problems.