Geothermal potential of the Czech Vienna Basin: Structural and fluid-flow dynamics of a former pull-apart basin
Abstract
• First integrated seismic and fluid study of Czech Vienna Basin geothermal system. • Steinberg and Lanžhot-Hrušky faults control recharge–discharge fluid flow. • Identified Badenian and Sarmatian aquifers with geothermal potential. • Fluids show 3400–21,000 ppm TDS and inflow up to 14.5 m³/h. • Hydrocarbon data repurposed to advance low-temperature geothermal use. This study investigates the geothermal potential of the Czech sector of the Vienna Basin, a region traditionally explored for hydrocarbons, through the integration of seismic and fluid data. The analysis focuses on low-temperature geothermal systems (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geothermal Energy Systems and Applications
Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis
Geological Studies and Exploration
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Geothermics
- Volume
- 136
- Pages
- 103599–103599
- Publication date
- 16 January 2026
- Language
- EN