Szczecin, Poland launches tender for deep geothermal drilling
Tall Ships, Szczecin, Poland (source: flickr/ A. Fiedler, CC BY-SA 2.0)
Alexander Richter
25 Sep 2025
The city of Szczecin in Poland has opened a tender for drilling of 2000m geothermal well, aiming to tap some of Poland’s highest heat flow for heating.
The city of Szczecin in northwest Poland has opened a tender to drill its first deep geothermal well, aiming to tap one of the country’s highest heat flow areas for future district heating supply.
Bids for the drilling contract can be submitted until 3 October 2025. Further instructions and access to relevant documents can be found via this link.
The planned Szczecin GT-2 exploration well will reach a depth of nearly 2,000 meters. The project, located on Dabska Street, is funded with PLN 12.9 million (ca EUR 3 million) from the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management under the “Sharing Thermal Waters in Poland” program.
With geological data suggesting heat flow values in Szczecin of 90–100 mW/m², this represents a strong geothermal potential and among the highest in Poland. Expected water temperatures at target depths range from 60-80°C.
The city’s Waste Disposal Plant (ZUO), acting as project manager, has already appointed Multiconsult Polska to provide geological supervision. Once a drilling contractor is selected, the well is expected to be completed within 12 months, followed by six months of hydrogeological documentation.
If successful, the project could pave the way for integrating geothermal heat into Szczecin’s district heating system, helping reduce dependence on fossil fuels and cut emissions.
Source: Portal Samorzadowy
