Rhine-Main Link, Hydrogeological Studies, Power Line Route from Lower Saxony to Hesse

Project description:

The Rhine-Main Link is one of the key grid expansion projects of the energy transition. Starting in 2033, this high-capacity energy corridor is expected to deliver up to eight gigawatts (GW) of renewable wind power directly to Hesse, thereby strengthening the Rhine-Main economic region. GINGER HPC conducted studies of the hydrogeological properties of the subsurface on behalf of the project. Using the data collected, the project owner can subsequently create a parameterized 3-dimensional subsurface model of the power line route and move the project into the construction phase.

Services:

Conducting Hydraulic Tests in Open Boreholes and Groundwater Monitoring Wells
These include pumping, infiltration, and seepage tests
In addition, conducting packer tests in open boreholes in solid rock to determine even the smallest hydraulic permeabilities
Conducting packer tests as valve tests, such as slug, drill-stem, and pulse tests, as well as water pressure tests
Continuous monitoring and logging of the test processes, and adjustment of pump rates and measurement intervals
Remote monitoring is also available if needed
Coordination and collaboration among the numerous project teams and stakeholders

Advantages:

Consistent availability and high flexibility thanks to the use of up to six measurement teams working simultaneously at various locations throughout Germany
A highly capable team of over 20 employees, specially trained in hydraulic testing, guarantees the timely delivery of results

Additional project data:

The project area extends approximately 570 km from Mannheim to Oldenburg
Distribution of site plans using special file formats for Google Earth and Google Maps
Coordination in the field and data analysis via cloud-based services
Construction cost > 1 billion euros
https://www.amprion.net/Netzausbau/Unsere-Projekte/Rhein-Main-Link/

At a glance:

Client:

Amprion GmbH

Project value:

protected

Project duration:

2024 – lfd

Images:

Hydrogeologische Karte der Rhein-Main-Region mit markierten Untersuchungsgebieten für die Stromtrasse.

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More than 75 years of experience

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