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href=\"https:\/\/natuerlich-pfalz.eu\/en\/regierungsprasident-hilligardt-presents-permit-for-construction-and-operation-of-a-lithium-plant-in-industriepark-hochst\/\" class=\"no-underline\">\n      <div class=\"singe-tile rounded-2xl overflow-hidden shadow-even hover:scale-[1.01] transition duration-300 h-full flex flex-col\">\n        <div class=\"block relative\">\n          <figure class=\"m-0 w-full\">\n <div class=\"ratio ratio ratio-4x3\">     <img width=\"2048\" height=\"1429\" src=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/2029-09-09-Bescheids-Ubergabe-2048x1429.jpg-1.webp\" class=\"object-cover wp-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/2029-09-09-Bescheids-Ubergabe-2048x1429.jpg-1.webp 2048w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/2029-09-09-Bescheids-Ubergabe-2048x1429.jpg-1-300x209.webp 300w, 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permit for construction and operation of a lithium plant in Industriepark H\u00f6chst.<\/span>\n      <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"mb-4 line-clamp-4\">\n              Regierungspr\u00e4sident Prof. Dr. Jan Hilligardt officially hands over permit for large-scale lithium plant in Industriepark H\u00f6chst.\nToday, Regierungspr\u00e4sident Prof. Dr. Jan Hilligardt officially handed over the approval documents for the construction and operation of a Central Lithium Plant (CLP) at industrial scale to Thorsten Weimann and Carsten Bachg, the managing directors of Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH. The handover took place at Vulcan\u2019s Central Lithium Electrolysis Optimization Plant (CLEOP) in Industriepark H\u00f6chst, in the presence of Dr. Joachim Kreysing, Managing Director of Infraserv H\u00f6chst, the operating company of the industrial park. Since the beginning of the year, Vulcan has already been producing sustainable, domestically sourced lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) at this facility in preparation for the launch of commercial lithium production.\nThe new lithium plant in the industrial park is a central component of Vulcan\u2019s first two project phases, each of which aims to combine the extraction of climate-neutral lithium with renewable energy from deep geothermal sources. In the future, lithium chloride will be processed at the facility into lithium hydroxide monohydrate \u2013 a critical raw material for electric vehicle batteries \u2013 via an electrolysis process powered by green electricity. The lithium chloride used in this process will be extracted in a prior processing step at a combined geothermal and lithium facility (G-LEP) in the Landau industrial zone as part of the first project phase, &#8220;Lionheart.&#8221; The necessary construction permits for both the geothermal facility and the associated substation in Landau have already been granted. In the second phase of the project, lithium chloride production will expand into the Rhine-Neckar region.\nThrough commercial lithium production at the Frankfurt-H\u00f6chst and Landau sites, Vulcan plans to supply up to 24,000 tonnes of LHM annually in the first project phase. This quantity is sufficient to manufacture approximately 500,000 electric vehicle batteries. In the second project phase, the production and storage capacity of the CLP in Frankfurt-H\u00f6chst will be expanded.\nIn a statement issued by the Darmstadt Regional Council, Prof. Dr. Hilligardt commented:\n&#8220;Achieving independence from international supply chains for future-critical raw materials is extremely important, which is why I am pleased to present this permit today. This project also sends a strong signal for the Industriepark H\u00f6chst location. It is a remarkable demonstration of the innovation and forward-thinking of companies in our Frankfurt\/Rhine-Main metropolitan region.&#8221;\nDr. Joachim Kreysing, Managing Director of Infraserv H\u00f6chst, expressed pride that Vulcan Energy chose Industriepark H\u00f6chst to advance the development of a future technology:\n&#8220;Germany\u2019s economic transformation can only succeed with the innovative power of the chemical industry. Research and production sites like Industriepark H\u00f6chst are indispensable in this process. Our site offers ideal conditions for companies working on sustainable and innovative solutions.&#8221;\nThorsten Weimann, Managing Director and Chief Development Officer of Vulcan Energy, added:\n&#8220;The permit for the construction and operation of our Central Lithium Plant in Industriepark H\u00f6chst is a crucial milestone for the realization of our Lionheart project. With production sites in Frankfurt-H\u00f6chst and Landau, Vulcan will establish a sustainable, domestic, and compact lithium supply chain over a total distance of just 130 kilometers, thereby supporting the EU\u2019s goal of reducing critical raw material dependencies. Furthermore, by utilizing deep geothermal energy, we are making a key contribution to the regional energy transition.\n\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"block\">\n            <a class=\"btn textlink\" href=\"https:\/\/natuerlich-pfalz.eu\/en\/regierungsprasident-hilligardt-presents-permit-for-construction-and-operation-of-a-lithium-plant-in-industriepark-hochst\/\">\n  Read more\n<\/a>          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>              <div class=\"col-12 md:col-6 xl:col-4\">\n  <div class=\"h-full group\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/natuerlich-pfalz.eu\/en\/landau-city-council-approves-land-purchase-for-vulcans-geothermal-and-lithium-facility-in-the-landau-industrial-area\/\" class=\"no-underline\">\n      <div class=\"singe-tile rounded-2xl overflow-hidden shadow-even hover:scale-[1.01] transition duration-300 h-full flex flex-col\">\n        <div class=\"block relative\">\n          <figure class=\"m-0 w-full\">\n <div class=\"ratio ratio ratio-4x3\">     <img width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/drone-pictures-Schleidberg-6-1-2048x1152.jpg-1.webp\" class=\"object-cover wp-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/drone-pictures-Schleidberg-6-1-2048x1152.jpg-1.webp 2048w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/drone-pictures-Schleidberg-6-1-2048x1152.jpg-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/drone-pictures-Schleidberg-6-1-2048x1152.jpg-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/drone-pictures-Schleidberg-6-1-2048x1152.jpg-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/drone-pictures-Schleidberg-6-1-2048x1152.jpg-1-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\n <\/div> <\/figure>          <div class=\"absolute -bottom-[2rem] left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 bg-white p-4 rounded-full\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-8 h-8\" src=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/themes\/natuerlich\/public\/images\/v-signat.d56e6a.svg\" alt=\"vulcan\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"p-6 flex flex-col justify-between flex-1\">\n          <div class=\"block\">\n            <h3 class=\"mb-4\">\n              <span class=\"Headline block hyphens-auto text-primary text-2xl font-bold\">Landau City Council approves land purchase for Vulcan&#8217;s geothermal and lithium facility in the Landau industrial area.<\/span>\n      <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"mb-4 line-clamp-4\">\n              At its meeting last Tuesday, the Landau City Council approved by a large majority the sale of plot D12 in the \u201cAm Messegel\u00e4nde S\u00fcdost\u201d industrial area to Vulcan. With this decision, Vulcan has received the green light to acquire the site where the company will construct a combined geothermal and lithium facility (G-LEP). As part of Vulcan\u2019s first project phase, \u201cLionheart,\u201d the plant will supply climate-neutral heat to the Landau region and extract sustainable lithium on a commercial scale \u2013 making a key contribution to the energy and mobility transition.\nBack in June 2024, the city council had already approved the D12 development plan, which laid the foundation for the project&#8217;s implementation. In November 2024, Vulcan secured an option agreement for the land. This was followed by an early works agreement with the City of Landau in January 2025. With the recent approval of the land purchase, another significant milestone has been reached in the construction of the facility.\nIn the new industrial area, which spans around 42 hectares in total, Vulcan will acquire a 10-hectare plot (100,000 m\u00b2). On this site, an ORC geothermal power plant, a lithium extraction plant (LEP), and a district heating center will be built to supply Landau\u2019s district heating network with climate-neutral energy in the future. To ensure secure grid connection of the ORC geothermal plant, Vulcan will also construct a dedicated 110\/20 kV substation, which will connect to the high-voltage grid of Pfalzwerke. This substation will transform the electricity generated by the geothermal plant to the required voltage level, enabling efficient use for both internal consumption and grid feed-in. Construction permits for both the geothermal facility and the associated substation have already been granted.\nThe lithium extracted at the G-LEP site will subsequently be processed into the final product, lithium hydroxide monohydrate, at a central lithium facility in Frankfurt-H\u00f6chst. The permit for the construction and operation of this facility was also officially handed over on Tuesday by Regional President Prof. Dr. Jan Hilligardt at the H\u00f6chst Industrial Park.\n\u201cThe city council\u2019s approval is a strong signal of regional support for our Lionheart Project. We are working closely with the City of Landau to ensure a climate-neutral heat supply for the region,\u201d said Thorsten Weimann, Chief Development Officer and Managing Director of Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH. \u201cWith the land now secured, we can prepare the next steps for building our combined geothermal and lithium facility, which will play a vital role in decarbonizing Landau\u2019s district heating system.\u201d\nOnce financing is secured, the land purchase will be finalized and construction preparation will begin. Vulcan plans to complete financing for the Lionheart Project in the second half of 2025.\n\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"block\">\n            <a class=\"btn textlink\" href=\"https:\/\/natuerlich-pfalz.eu\/en\/landau-city-council-approves-land-purchase-for-vulcans-geothermal-and-lithium-facility-in-the-landau-industrial-area\/\">\n  Read more\n<\/a>          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>              <div class=\"col-12 md:col-6 xl:col-4\">\n  <div class=\"h-full group\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/natuerlich-pfalz.eu\/en\/bund-und-laender-foerdern-vulcans-lithium-projekt-mit-ca-104-millionen-euro\/\" class=\"no-underline\">\n      <div class=\"singe-tile rounded-2xl overflow-hidden shadow-even hover:scale-[1.01] transition duration-300 h-full flex flex-col\">\n        <div class=\"block relative\">\n          <figure class=\"m-0 w-full\">\n <div class=\"ratio ratio ratio-4x3\">     \n <\/div> <figcaption\n    class=\"text-muted text-end mt-1\">\n<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>          <div class=\"absolute -bottom-[2rem] left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 bg-white p-4 rounded-full\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-8 h-8\" src=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/themes\/natuerlich\/public\/images\/v-signat.d56e6a.svg\" alt=\"vulcan\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"p-6 flex flex-col justify-between flex-1\">\n          <div class=\"block\">\n            <h3 class=\"mb-4\">\n              <span class=\"Headline block hyphens-auto text-primary text-2xl font-bold\">Bund und L\u00e4nder f\u00f6rdern Vulcans Lithium-Projekt mit ca. 104 Millionen Euro<\/span>\n      <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"mb-4 line-clamp-4\">\n              Karlsruhe, 22. Juli 2025. Vulcan Energy freut sich, die F\u00f6rderung des Vorhabens \u201eSauberes Lithium f\u00fcr die Batteriezellfertigung\u201c (Li4BAT) durch den Bund und die L\u00e4nder Rheinland-Pfalz und Hessen in H\u00f6he von rund 104 Millionen Euro bekannt zu geben. Die Zuwendung erfolgt innerhalb des EU-Beihilferahmens \u201eTemporary Crisis and Transition Framework\u201c (TCTF) durch die Bundesf\u00f6rderung \u201eResilienz und Nachhaltigkeit des \u00d6kosystems der Batteriezellfertigung\u201c und wird vom Bundesministerium f\u00fcr Wirtschaft und Energie (BMWE) sowie den L\u00e4ndern Rheinland-Pfalz und Hessen bereitgestellt.  \n\nZiel der F\u00f6rderung ist es, eine Lithiumgewinnung und -verarbeitung im industriellen Ma\u00dfstab f\u00fcr die europ\u00e4ische Batterie- und Automobilindustrie aufzubauen und die Versorgungssicherheit des kritischen Rohstoffs Lithium in Deutschland und Europa zu st\u00e4rken. Vulcan strebt dieses Ziel im Rahmen seiner ersten Projektphase \u201eLionheart\u201c an. Die F\u00f6rderung unterst\u00fctzt den Aufbau zweier kommerzieller Produktionsanlagen: eine Lithiumextraktionsanlage (LEP) zur Gewinnung von Lithiumchlorid in Landau sowie eine zentrale Lithiumanlage (CLP) zur Weiterverarbeitung zu Lithiumhydroxidmonohydrat (LHM) in Frankfurt-H\u00f6chst. Die Anlagen haben die Kapazit\u00e4t j\u00e4hrlich bis zu 24.000 Tonnen LHM herzustellen, was f\u00fcr die Produktion von ca. 500.000 Elektrofahrzeugbatterien pro Jahr ausreicht.   \n\nManaging Director und CEO, Cris Moreno, kommentiert: \u201cWir freuen uns \u00fcber die starke und konkrete Unterst\u00fctzung der Bundesregierung sowie den Landesregierungen von Rheinland-Pfalz und Hessen. Die F\u00f6rderung wird es uns erm\u00f6glichen mit unserem Projekt nachhaltiges, inl\u00e4ndisches Lithium f\u00fcr die deutsche und europ\u00e4ische Elektromobilbranche bereitzustellen. Der Rohstoff ist der Treiber der Energiewende und entscheidend f\u00fcr den Umstieg zur Elektromobilit\u00e4t. Wir freuen uns in den kommenden Monaten weitere Updates zum Abschluss der Projektfinanzierung und zum Baubeginn unserer kommerziellen Produktionsanlagen zu teilen.\u201c   \n\nDie F\u00f6rderung f\u00fcr das Vorhaben Li4BAT ist Teil des Gesamtfinanzierungspakets von Vulcans Lionheart-Projekt und ist an bestimmte Voraussetzungen gekn\u00fcpft. Dazu z\u00e4hlt u. a. der Abschluss einer Eigenkapitalbeteiligung durch den Rohstofffonds (Raw Materials Fund, RMF) der KfW bis sp\u00e4testens 31. M\u00e4rz 2026. Dieser Vorgang befindet sich derzeit noch in Pr\u00fcfung, wobei die Verhandlungen bereits weit fortgeschritten sind. Dar\u00fcber hinaus schlie\u00dft das Finanzierungspaket u. a. eine Finanzierungszusage der Europ\u00e4ischen Investitionsbank (EIB) in H\u00f6he von bis zu 500 Millionen Euro ein. Die F\u00f6rderung f\u00fcr den Bau der Lithium-Anlagen in Landau und Frankfurt-H\u00f6chst im Rahmen des Li4BAT-Vorhabens wird jeweils zu 30% von den L\u00e4ndern Rheinland-Pfalz bzw. Hessen \u00fcbernommen. Sie wird auf Basis anerkannter, f\u00f6rderf\u00e4higer Ausgaben ab dem 1. Oktober 2025 anteilig \u00fcber einen Zeitraum von 36 Monaten ausgezahlt.     \n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"block\">\n            <a class=\"btn textlink\" href=\"https:\/\/natuerlich-pfalz.eu\/en\/bund-und-laender-foerdern-vulcans-lithium-projekt-mit-ca-104-millionen-euro\/\">\n  Read more\n<\/a>          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>              <div class=\"col-12 md:col-6 xl:col-4\">\n  <div class=\"h-full group\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/natuerlich-pfalz.eu\/en\/interview-wer-geothermie-als-potenzielle-rohstoffquelle-begreift-denkt-einen-wichtigen-schritt-weiter\/\" class=\"no-underline\">\n      <div class=\"singe-tile rounded-2xl overflow-hidden shadow-even hover:scale-[1.01] transition duration-300 h-full flex flex-col\">\n        <div class=\"block relative\">\n          <figure class=\"m-0 w-full\">\n <div class=\"ratio ratio ratio-4x3\">     <img width=\"923\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Banner-Mailchimp-10.png\" class=\"object-cover wp-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Banner-Mailchimp-10.png 923w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Banner-Mailchimp-10-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Banner-Mailchimp-10-768x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/>\n <\/div> <\/figure>          <div class=\"absolute -bottom-[2rem] left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 bg-white p-4 rounded-full\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-8 h-8\" src=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/themes\/natuerlich\/public\/images\/v-signat.d56e6a.svg\" alt=\"vulcan\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"p-6 flex flex-col justify-between flex-1\">\n          <div class=\"block\">\n            <h3 class=\"mb-4\">\n              <span class=\"Headline block hyphens-auto text-primary text-2xl font-bold\">Interview: \u201cAnyone who sees geothermal energy as a potential source of raw materials is thinking an important step ahead\u201d<\/span>\n      <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"mb-4 line-clamp-4\">\n              You played a key role in the construction of the first two geothermal power plants in Germany &#8211; in Neustadt-Glewe and later in Landau. Neustadt-Glewe was a real pioneering project at the time and paved the way for larger plants such as those in Insheim and Unterhaching. How did you get involved in these projects back then &#8211; and what fascinated you about geothermal energy?\nDr. Heiner Menzel: That&#8217;s an exciting question. I&#8217;m originally a marine engineer &#8211; so I was actually made for the sea. But due to my seasickness, I quickly realized that it wasn&#8217;t for me in the long term. Coincidentally, geothermal energy was being developed at the time and I thought to myself: seawater is salty, so is thermal water &#8211; that somehow fits. So I changed my career direction and went into geothermal energy in Schwerin. That was my first step into this new field &#8211; exciting, challenging and just the right thing at the right time. In the course of reunification, East German expertise in the field of geothermal heat utilization was to be further developed. This gave rise to the project in Neustadt-Glewe, which went into operation in 1996. In 1998, the idea of also generating electricity was added &#8211; inspired by a conversation with a representative of Ormat and by the EEG, which was being planned at the time. In addition to Erdw\u00e4rme Neustadt-Glewe GmbH, which was responsible for supplying heat to Neustadt-Glewe, this later gave rise to Erdw\u00e4rme Kraft GbR, of which I was the technical managing director. This company built and operated the first geothermal power generation plant in Germany, which went into operation in 2003.\nAnd then you came to the Palatinate&#8230;\nDr. Heiner Menzel: The next big step came in 2003: I was brought to Landau to set up another geothermal project there. Together with Pfalzwerke and EnergieS\u00fcdwest AG (ESW), we founded geoX and realized the geothermal power plant in Landau.\nYou have been part of the Vulcan family since 2023 &#8211; what has been your greatest success at the Karlsruhe-based company so far?\nDr. Heiner Menzel: There are three personal highlights. The biggest for me was the move to Vulcan &#8211; because it turned a vision that I had had since my early days in Neustadt-Glewe into reality: to use geothermal energy not only for energy but also for materials. There are many valuable substances in thermal water, and Vulcan has taken the decisive step towards tapping into this potential. That was also the main reason for my move &#8211; and a real milestone. My second highlight was the takeover of the power plants in Landau and Insheim &#8211; that closed a circle for me. And the project I am currently working on with great dedication is the geothermal heat supply for Landau. This project is particularly close to my heart because we are not only reliably supplying the city with climate-friendly heat, but also showing how the decarbonization of the heat supply can succeed with the resources of our own region. This is exactly the path we need to take as a society &#8211; local, sustainable and future-oriented.\nIn the context of the energy transition, geothermal energy is increasingly seen as a key technology. What developments are currently shaping the industry &#8211; and where do you see the greatest potential for the future?\nDr. Heiner Menzel: The biggest challenge in geothermal energy is still the discovery rate. You have to drill several kilometers deep to be able to say for sure whether and how much usable thermal water is available. This means that before you can even start building a plant, you have to invest 10 to 15 million euros &#8211; a different entrepreneurial risk to wind power, photovoltaics or hydropower. But once the source has been tapped, you have a reliable, local and base load-capable source of energy &#8211; which makes you independent of the time of day and season. This is what makes geothermal energy fundamentally different from other renewable energies. In recent years, there has been a rethink, particularly as a result of the energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine. Geothermal energy offers stable, calculable heat prices &#8211; in contrast to gas, whose price development is almost impossible to plan. The material use of thermal water is also becoming increasingly important. In addition to lithium, the focus is also shifting to elements such as strontium and magnesium, which &#8211; depending on the geological composition &#8211; have sometimes been detected in higher concentrations in thermal water. Its use is considered technically feasible and the first pilot projects have already been launched. Although economic processing is still in its infancy, this is precisely where new prospects are opening up: Because anyone who sees geothermal energy not only as a source of energy, but also as a potential source of raw materials, is thinking an important step ahead.\nGeothermal energy is regarded as an environmentally friendly and reliable source of energy. Nevertheless, some projects are slower than expected or require particularly intensive support. Why do you think this is the case?\nDr. Heiner Menzel: Geothermal energy is used successfully in over 40 countries worldwide &#8211; for both electricity and heat generation. This illustrates the great potential of this natural resource. There is also growing interest in Germany. At the same time, geothermal energy is a technology that is barely visible in everyday life &#8211; it works underground. This distinguishes it from wind or solar plants, for example, which we perceive directly. It is precisely because geothermal energy cannot be experienced directly that many questions sometimes arise: How does the technology work? What happens underground? Such topics offer a good opportunity to provide factual information and make the interrelationships understandable. In regions such as the Upper Rhine Graben, geological activity has been a natural part of the earth&#8217;s history for millions of years &#8211; and with modern processes, this energy source can now be used in a targeted and responsible manner. It is crucial to communicate openly and transparently. The better people understand how geothermal energy works and what contribution it can make to a sustainable energy supply, the more trust is created &#8211; and therefore the greater the willingness to move such projects forward together.\nWhat do you think is particularly important to promote acceptance of geothermal energy &#8211; especially in local communities?\nDr. Heiner Menzel: Transparency and an open dialog are crucial. It is about making the technology tangible and showing local people how responsible and forward-looking the work is. Continuous monitoring of all relevant geological and technical processes plays a central role in this. Modern systems enable us to gain precise insights at all times and to fine-tune the systems accordingly. A particularly effective way of arousing interest and strengthening trust is to visit geothermal plants directly on site. For schools, clubs or interested groups of citizens in particular, such visits offer very good access: you can see how the technology works, get to know the people behind the projects and understand the benefits for the region. At a municipal level, the main aim is to get people involved at an early stage and develop viable solutions together. The more people are involved in processes, the greater their willingness to follow this forward-looking path.\nIs there an experience in your career that has particularly influenced or inspired you?\nDr. Heiner Menzel: Definitely the move from northern Germany to Landau and the associated establishment of geoX &#8211; that was a decisive turning point. With this step, I not only broke new ground professionally, but also laid the foundation for my future career.\nWhat do you do when you&#8217;re not working on the energy and raw materials supply of the future?\nDr. Heiner Menzel: In my free time, I enjoy hiking and going to the gym. I particularly enjoy being out in nature &#8211; for example in Bad Herrenalb, where I live, or in the Allg\u00e4u region. And, of course, I&#8217;m always drawn to the sea &#8211; that&#8217;s probably because I used to work at sea.\nThank you very much for the exciting insights and the openness with which you shared your personal experiences with us, especially during the pilot projects in Neustadt-Glewe and Landau!\nThe interview was conducted by: Patrizia B\u00e4r &#8211; Public Affairs I Regional Management\n\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"block\">\n            <a class=\"btn textlink\" href=\"https:\/\/natuerlich-pfalz.eu\/en\/interview-wer-geothermie-als-potenzielle-rohstoffquelle-begreift-denkt-einen-wichtigen-schritt-weiter\/\">\n  Read more\n<\/a>          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>              <div class=\"col-12 md:col-6 xl:col-4\">\n  <div class=\"h-full group\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/natuerlich-pfalz.eu\/en\/klimafreundliche-waerme-fuer-landau-vulcan-energy-und-energie-suedwest-ag-unterzeichnen-langfristigen-waermeliefervertrag\/\" class=\"no-underline\">\n      <div class=\"singe-tile rounded-2xl overflow-hidden shadow-even hover:scale-[1.01] transition duration-300 h-full flex flex-col\">\n        <div class=\"block relative\">\n          <figure class=\"m-0 w-full\">\n <div class=\"ratio ratio ratio-4x3\">     <img width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/IMG_6520-scaled.jpg\" class=\"object-cover wp-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/IMG_6520-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/IMG_6520-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/IMG_6520-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/IMG_6520-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/IMG_6520-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/IMG_6520-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\n <\/div> <\/figure>          <div class=\"absolute -bottom-[2rem] left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 bg-white p-4 rounded-full\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-8 h-8\" src=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/themes\/natuerlich\/public\/images\/v-signat.d56e6a.svg\" alt=\"vulcan\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"p-6 flex flex-col justify-between flex-1\">\n          <div class=\"block\">\n            <h3 class=\"mb-4\">\n              <span class=\"Headline block hyphens-auto text-primary text-2xl font-bold\">Climate-friendly heat for Landau: Vulcan Energy and Energie S\u00fcdwest AG sign long-term heat supply contract<\/span>\n      <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"mb-4 line-clamp-4\">\n              Karlsruhe\/Landau, June 24, 2025 &#8211; The next step on the way to a climate-neutral heat supply for Landau: Nat\u00fcrlich S\u00fcdpfalz GmbH &amp; Co. KG, a subsidiary of Vulcan Energy, and the Landau-based energy supplier EnergieS\u00fcdwest AG (ESW) have now concluded a long-term heat supply contract with the involvement of Landau&#8217;s city council. The signing took place yesterday at an official meeting in Landau&#8217;s town hall, which was also attended by the Mayor of Landau, Dr. Dominik Gei\u00dfler, Mayor Lukas Hartmann and representatives of ESW, Vulcan and the town council.\nVulcan is contractually obliged to provide ESW with renewable geothermal heat from various geothermal production sites over a period of 35 years. ESW will distribute the heat via the district heating network to successively supply significant parts of the city of Landau. The signing of the contract follows the resumption of the feed-in of climate-neutral heat from the geothermal heating plant in Eutzinger Stra\u00dfe directly into ESW&#8217;s district heating network in April 2025. ESW will then distribute the heat to households and businesses in Landau via the local district heating network. The agreement is an integral part of the Lionheart project, which combines the production of renewable energy and climate-neutral lithium &#8211; a further step towards a sustainable and climate-neutral heat supply in the region.\nIn order to expand the supply of renewable heat in Landau, Vulcan is planning to expand the geothermal infrastructure as part of the HEAT4LANDAU project, the geothermal part of the Lionheart project. The project, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (now BMWE) with up to 100 million euros, comprises five additional drilling sites with up to 24 boreholes. The resulting geothermal energy will be used to operate Vulcan&#8217;s lithium extraction plant and will also be sold to ESW and fed into ESW&#8217;s district heating network. At the same time, ESW is planning to expand the district heating network in line with demand in the coming years in order to absorb and distribute the additional capacity.\nVulcan&#8217;s geothermal power plant in Insheim already supplies around 6,500 households with renewable electricity. The heat supply in Landau is currently running on a smaller scale with a heat output of around 2 MW from the geothermal heating plant on Eutzinger Strasse. The capacity will be gradually expanded to up to 300 MW over the course of the Lionheart project. This will create the potential to supply all households in Landau and other municipalities in the region with climate-neutral heat in the future.\n\u201cThe heating transition is one of the biggest challenges at municipal level &#8211; and we need reliable, local solutions for this,\u201d explain Lord Mayor Dr. Dominik Gei\u00dfler and Mayor Lukas Hartmann. \u201cWe are pleased that we not only have the geothermal conditions in Landau to provide our heat supply in the future, but also two reliable partners with expertise and innovative strength in Vulcan Energy and EnergieS\u00fcdwest to exploit this potential.\u201d The heat supply contract that has now been signed ensures that the heat transition in Landau can be completed on good terms for all parties involved and, above all, for the people of Landau.\nDr. Thomas Wa\u00dfmuth, CEO of EnergieS\u00fcdwest AG, says: &#8220;As a local energy supplier, it is our responsibility to create solutions that are also sustainable for future generations. With this contract, we are ensuring that more and more households in Landau can be supplied with clean, regional heat in the future. The expansion of our district heating network is already underway &#8211; and step by step, we are creating the basis for an affordable and climate-friendly heat supply for everyone.&#8221;\nCarsten Bachg, Chief Operations Officer and Managing Director of Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH, says: &#8220;The signing of this contract with EnergieS\u00fcdwest is an important step towards a sustainable and long-term district heating supply that significantly reduces dependence on fossil fuels and strengthens regional energy independence. This project is a central component of our strategy to supply the region with climate-neutral, renewable energy. Together with ESW and the city of Landau, we are thus creating a reliable basis for a sustainable heating transition in Landau &#8211; a role model for Germany and Europe.&#8221;\nEditorial contact:\nIf you have any questions about this press release, please contact our Media Relations Team at presse@v-er.eu.\n\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"block\">\n            <a class=\"btn textlink\" href=\"https:\/\/natuerlich-pfalz.eu\/en\/klimafreundliche-waerme-fuer-landau-vulcan-energy-und-energie-suedwest-ag-unterzeichnen-langfristigen-waermeliefervertrag\/\">\n  Read more\n<\/a>          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>              <div class=\"col-12 md:col-6 xl:col-4\">\n  <div class=\"h-full group\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/natuerlich-pfalz.eu\/en\/vulcan-energy-beginnt-bohrarbeiten-am-ersten-neuen-bohrplatz-in-der-region-landau\/\" class=\"no-underline\">\n      <div class=\"singe-tile rounded-2xl overflow-hidden shadow-even hover:scale-[1.01] transition duration-300 h-full flex flex-col\">\n        <div class=\"block relative\">\n          <figure class=\"m-0 w-full\">\n <div class=\"ratio ratio ratio-4x3\">     <img width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/1000049250-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"object-cover wp-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/1000049250-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/1000049250-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/1000049250-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/1000049250-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/1000049250-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/1000049250-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\n <\/div> <\/figure>          <div class=\"absolute -bottom-[2rem] left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 bg-white p-4 rounded-full\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-8 h-8\" src=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/themes\/natuerlich\/public\/images\/v-signat.d56e6a.svg\" alt=\"vulcan\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"p-6 flex flex-col justify-between flex-1\">\n          <div class=\"block\">\n            <h3 class=\"mb-4\">\n              <span class=\"Headline block hyphens-auto text-primary text-2xl font-bold\">Vulcan commences first new Phase One Lionheart geothermal energy-lithium well<\/span>\n      <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"mb-4 line-clamp-4\">\n              Karlsruhe, May 27th 2025. Vulcan Energy is pleased to announce that Vercana, its 100%-owned drilling subsidiary, commenced drilling the first new well for the Phase One Lionheart Project at the Schleidberg site near Landau, Germany. This marks the start of the first phase of the \u201cLionheart\u201d project, part of Vulcan&#8217;s combined project to produce climate-neutral lithium and renewable heat and energy from deep geothermal energy in the Upper Rhine Graben. The first phase of the project involves the construction of five new drilling sites with up to 24 additional production and reinjection wells. In combination with the four existing wells at the company&#8217;s two geothermal plants in Landau and Insheim, this will create larger, integrated renewable energy and sustainable lithium project. The goal of the first phase of the Lionheart project is to produce 24,000 tons of lithium hydroxide monohydrate per year for the European automotive and battery industries and to provide climate-neutral heat for the region. With the first new well, Vulcan is taking a decisive step toward increasing geothermal heat and energy production, while also laying the foundation for future commercial lithium production.\nMarco K\u00f6psel, Managing Director of drilling company Vercana, says: &#8220;With the successful commissioning of the V20 electric drilling rig and the start of drilling operations, we have taken an important step closer to our goal of future lithium production and the utilization of deep geothermal energy. The crew on site is very proud of this contribution to the region.\u201c\nThorsten Weimann, Managing Director of Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH, says: \u201dWith the new well, Vulcan is expanding its geothermal capacity and thus the possibility of supplying heat to the city of Landau and the region. Our team has carried out all the preparatory work with great care, obtained the necessary permits from the authorities, and successfully completed all safety tests. The local population and interest groups were involved in the entire project development at an early stage, and the feedback received was consistently positive. This development brings us a significant step closer to our goal: a reliable, base-load-capable supply of renewable heat and the establishment of a sustainable, European lithium value chain for the production of batteries for electric vehicles.&#8221;\n\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"block\">\n            <a class=\"btn textlink\" href=\"https:\/\/natuerlich-pfalz.eu\/en\/vulcan-energy-beginnt-bohrarbeiten-am-ersten-neuen-bohrplatz-in-der-region-landau\/\">\n  Read more\n<\/a>          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>              <div class=\"col-12 md:col-6 xl:col-4\">\n  <div class=\"h-full group\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/natuerlich-pfalz.eu\/en\/waerme-aus-der-tiefe-geothermieheizwerk-in-landau-wieder-in-betrieb\/\" class=\"no-underline\">\n      <div class=\"singe-tile rounded-2xl overflow-hidden shadow-even hover:scale-[1.01] transition duration-300 h-full flex flex-col\">\n        <div class=\"block relative\">\n          <figure class=\"m-0 w-full\">\n <div class=\"ratio ratio ratio-4x3\">     <img width=\"2560\" height=\"2003\" src=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Beginn-Fernwarmelieferung-ESW-1-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"object-cover wp-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Beginn-Fernwarmelieferung-ESW-1-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Beginn-Fernwarmelieferung-ESW-1-1-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Beginn-Fernwarmelieferung-ESW-1-1-1024x801.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Beginn-Fernwarmelieferung-ESW-1-1-768x601.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Beginn-Fernwarmelieferung-ESW-1-1-1536x1202.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Beginn-Fernwarmelieferung-ESW-1-1-2048x1602.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\n <\/div> <\/figure>          <div class=\"absolute -bottom-[2rem] left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 bg-white p-4 rounded-full\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-8 h-8\" src=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/themes\/natuerlich\/public\/images\/v-signat.d56e6a.svg\" alt=\"vulcan\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"p-6 flex flex-col justify-between flex-1\">\n          <div class=\"block\">\n            <h3 class=\"mb-4\">\n              <span class=\"Headline block hyphens-auto text-primary text-2xl font-bold\">Heat from the depths: Geothermal heating plant in Landau back in operation<\/span>\n      <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"mb-4 line-clamp-4\">\n              Climate-friendly district heating from geothermal energy is flowing again in Landau: Vulcan&#8217;s geothermal heating plant resumed supplying heat to EnergieS\u00fcdwest (ESW) on Monday morning, April 28. To start with, the plant is supplying up to two megawatts of heat depending on demand &#8211; enough to supply households in the south of Landau with renewable energy.\nWith the gradual expansion of capacity, the district heating network should be operated almost climate-neutrally by 2026\/27. From 2027, there are also plans to connect parts of the city center to the network. Until now, the area has mainly been heated with gas &#8211; the switch to geothermal energy will significantly reduce CO\u2082 emissions.\nLandau&#8217;s Lord Mayor Dominik Gei\u00dfler spoke of an important step in the municipal heating transition: \u201cThe fact that heat is flowing from the depths again is a strong signal for our energy future.\u201d Mayor Lukas Hartmann also emphasized the importance of local, CO\u2082-neutral solutions.\nAs part of the HEAT4LANDAU project, which is being funded by the federal government with up to 100 million euros, Vulcan is planning to build further drilling sites around Landau. In addition, the thermal water will also be used for lithium extraction in the future &#8211; a contribution to regional value creation and the European battery industry.\n\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"block\">\n            <a class=\"btn textlink\" href=\"https:\/\/natuerlich-pfalz.eu\/en\/waerme-aus-der-tiefe-geothermieheizwerk-in-landau-wieder-in-betrieb\/\">\n  Read more\n<\/a>          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>              <div class=\"col-12 md:col-6 xl:col-4\">\n  <div class=\"h-full group\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/natuerlich-pfalz.eu\/en\/energie-erleben-der-tag-der-offenen-tuer-im-geothermiekraftwerk-natuerlich-insheim\/\" class=\"no-underline\">\n      <div class=\"singe-tile rounded-2xl overflow-hidden shadow-even hover:scale-[1.01] transition duration-300 h-full flex flex-col\">\n        <div class=\"block relative\">\n          <figure class=\"m-0 w-full\">\n <div class=\"ratio ratio ratio-4x3\">     <img width=\"2560\" height=\"1917\" src=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/DJI_20250517140323_0023_D-scaled.jpg\" class=\"object-cover wp-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/DJI_20250517140323_0023_D-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/DJI_20250517140323_0023_D-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/DJI_20250517140323_0023_D-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/DJI_20250517140323_0023_D-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/DJI_20250517140323_0023_D-1536x1150.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/DJI_20250517140323_0023_D-2048x1534.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\n <\/div> <\/figure>          <div class=\"absolute -bottom-[2rem] left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 bg-white p-4 rounded-full\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-8 h-8\" src=\"https:\/\/v-er.eu\/app\/themes\/natuerlich\/public\/images\/v-signat.d56e6a.svg\" alt=\"vulcan\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"p-6 flex flex-col justify-between flex-1\">\n          <div class=\"block\">\n            <h3 class=\"mb-4\">\n              <span class=\"Headline block hyphens-auto text-primary text-2xl font-bold\">Come and experience renewable energy: Open house at the Insheim geothermal power plant<\/span>\n      <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"mb-4 line-clamp-4\">\n              Following last year&#8217;s huge success, the Nat\u00fcrlich Insheim geothermal power plant is once again opening its doors to interested visitors.\nInsheim \u2013 On Saturday, May 17, Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH and its partners are once again inviting visitors to an open house at the Nat\u00fcrlich Insheim geothermal power plant. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests can expect an exciting and informative program on topics related to heat and electricity generation from deep geothermal energy and green lithium extraction.\nLast year, more than 200 interested visitors took the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes of the plant and learn first-hand about the climate-neutral project of the Karlsruhe-based company. This year, Vulcan experts will once again be on hand to answer questions and give guided tours providing insights into the technical functioning of the geothermal power plant and the climate-friendly extraction of lithium from deep thermal water. They will also provide information on the current status of the Schleidberg drilling site in Insheim, where the modern V20 drilling rig has already been set up and drilling is about to begin \u2013 a significant step toward a sustainable energy future for the region.\nIn addition to the experts from Vulcan, representatives from EnergieS\u00fcdwest (ESW) and Th\u00fcga Energie will also be on site to provide information about the planned climate-neutral district heating supply in the region.\nRefreshments will of course be available: The Insheim rural youth association will welcome guests with food and drinks in an inviting atmosphere. The archers of ESV Landau will provide sporting entertainment, giving visitors the opportunity to try their hand at archery under expert guidance.\nAdmission is free and registration is not required. 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I started my career in 2008 in the natural gas and oil industry, where I also completed my training as a mechatronics engineer at ExxonMobil until 2011. I then switched to workover drilling operations, where I trained until 2012. My original plan was to work as a mechatronics technician after my A-levels and then study petroleum engineering. But then the company offered me an alternative route to becoming a drilling supervisor, which really appealed to me. I already had my first insights into drilling operations during my apprenticeship, and ExxonMobil was looking for junior staff at the time. So I started the drilling master school in Celle in 2012 and graduated as a technician in 2014. Between 2020 and 2022, I worked in drilling operations on the Sakhalin Peninsula in Russia, both onshore and offshore. I finally joined Vercana in July 2024.\nDid you like digging and drilling in the sandpit as a child?\nDavid Morgner: As a child, I didn&#8217;t have any particular drilling ambitions, although I come from a mining family. My grandfather lived in Castrop-Rauxel and was the manager of a coal mine, while my father worked underground as an electrician &#8211; an almost traditional line of work in the Ruhr area (laughs). However, my father later decided to take a different path and studied electrical engineering. So although I come from a mining family, I chose my own path and didn&#8217;t allow myself to be influenced by my father&#8217;s or grandfather&#8217;s professions. Everything I&#8217;ve achieved, I&#8217;ve worked for myself.\nYou said that you actually come from the natural gas and oil industry.\nWhat fascinates you personally about geothermal energy and why did you decide to switch to this field?\nDavid Morgner: The project at Vulcan is extremely exciting and fits perfectly into today&#8217;s world, especially with the use of deep geothermal energy to generate heat for entire neighborhoods and industry. The combination with lithium extraction is particularly interesting. The Lionheart project, which comprises several drilling sites, is a unique part of a field development &#8211; I have never experienced anything like it in my career. Technically, there is little difference between drilling natural gas or oil wells and drilling a geothermal well. The biggest difference is that geothermal wells are deliberately drilled into geological fault zones, as these offer high flow rates and flow velocities. Such zones are avoided in natural gas and oil drilling. Overall, the project is very exciting and I hope to be able to develop personally through the challenges.\nExplain in simple terms how a borehole is constructed.\nDavid Morgner: Wells have a telescopic structure. The largest diameters start at the top of the well. We start with 26 inches. This corresponds to around 66 centimeters. Then we continue with a 17.5 inch section. Then we go to 12 \u00bc inches and end at 8.5 inches in the reservoir area. This is the area where the well reaches the geological layers in which the geothermal energy is stored. The telescopic design makes technical sense as the highest pressures occur at the bottom, which leads to higher flow rates. In order not to lose this flow energy on the way up, the wells have the smallest diameter at the bottom. Another advantage of the telescopic structure is the stability of the well, so that it does not collapse and there are several barriers to the earth&#8217;s surface.\nWhat safety measures do you take when drilling to protect the environment?\nDavid Morgner: A drilling rig is a complex system with two main safety features: primary and secondary wellbore protection. The primary backup uses the drilling fluid to create a hydrostatic back pressure that stabilizes the borehole and prevents it from collapsing. Secondary protection is provided by a blowout preventer (BOP), which closes the borehole when the pressure rises, thus preventing uncontrolled gas or liquid leaks. To secure the groundwater-bearing layers, we use a standpipe tour down to a depth of 150 meters. Our first pipe run has a diameter of 20 inches. It is also known as an anchor pipe. The so-called wellhead is installed on it, which is crucial for securing the well during the drilling and production phase.\nYou have a lot of responsibility. What do you like about your job as a drilling supervisor?\nDavid Morgner: The daily challenges are what make the job so exciting. There is no fixed routine because the borehole dictates the tasks. Of course, you can optimize the planning with the right data and comparative drilling, but even with the best preparation there are always unexpected challenges. This is exactly what makes the work so varied and interesting. You are constantly challenged both physically and mentally. That&#8217;s what makes this job truly unique.\nHow important is teamwork in your job?\nDavid Morgner: Teamwork is crucial &#8211; you can&#8217;t do it without it. You work closely with fluid engineers, wellsite engineers, tool pushers, drillers and other experts. Everyone is an important part of the big picture, like a cog in a clockwork mechanism. If one component fails, everything comes to a standstill. That&#8217;s why teamwork is essential. It&#8217;s not just about the head driller, it&#8217;s about the whole team working well.\nApart from working at the drilling site, would you like to tell us what you do in your free time to relax and recharge your batteries?\nDavid Morgner: &#8220;I&#8217;ve been an absolute mountain fan since I was a child. Although I originally come from the flatlands, I learned to ski at the age of three &#8211; I&#8217;m very proud of that (laughs). Today I live in the beautiful mountains and enjoy nature to the fullest. In winter I&#8217;m often on the ski slopes, in summer I like mountain biking and even take part in races. 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