Geologische Bundesanstalt

The Geological Survey of Austria, established in 1849, collects and interprets geoscientific information in Austria, lays the foundation for the sustainable use of the geogenic potential and provides them to the public in a systematic manner. In addition, the Geological Survey of Austria operates a geological information service and acts as a service for the public administration. In that context, the Geological Survey of Austria represents the national interests on the international geoscience, especially at European level.

The department of Applied Geosciences elaborates profound datasets dedicated to the exploration of mineral deposits, groundwater, natural hazards and geothermal energy for Austria. It also participates actively in international research projects, in particular with neighboring countries.

Since 2004, the Geoenergy Working group (Geothermal Energy, CO2-Storage and Hydrocarbon Exploitation) at the department of Applied Geosciences is dedicated to the assessment and visualization of potentials and conflicts associated to the extraction and storage of energy (including heat) at the underground.

It operates both on national as well as on international level focusing on national and trans-boundary resources.

Since 2013, GBA is a member of the CO2GeoNet association.