Energy from deep underground: geothermal project gets underway in Mezőcsát

The project „Utilisation of Geothermal Energy Development in Mezőcsát”, supported by the Swiss Contribution, was launched in the town in January 2025. The aim of the programme is to harness local geothermal energy resources and integrate them into the town’s energy system, thereby contributing to more sustainable heating and energy supply.

The deadline for submitting tenders is 24 April 2026.

The town is switching to sustainable heating

The project focuses on switching the heating systems of Mezőcsát’s public buildings to a partial geothermal energy supply. As part of the development, a previously disused exploratory borehole will be refurbished and converted into a thermal well, thereby integrating a previously untapped resource into the town’s energy supply.

As part of the project, a well approximately 1,071 metres deep will be renovated and converted into a thermal well. During the works, experts will assess the condition of the well, open up the aquifers, and then use measurements – including checks on water yield and temperature – to determine the conditions for safe and efficient operation.

A significant step towards energy modernisation

A key element of the project is the development of a new heat supply system that delivers the extracted thermal water to the town’s public buildings. The resulting network will be connected to the heating systems of several municipal buildings, thereby reducing the consumption of natural gas.

The aim of the project is to utilise the town’s own locally available energy source. The use of geothermal energy not only offers a more environmentally friendly solution, but can also ensure more predictable operations for the institutions in the long term.

They are building on local resources

Preliminary tests carried out on water extracted from a depth of 802 metres and maintained at a temperature of 51 degrees Celsius indicate that it may be effective in alleviating both external rheumatic complaints and internal reflux symptoms.

The public procurement procedure now announced aims to carry out construction works that will modernise Mezőcsát’s energy system. The project is expected to contribute to the sustainable operation of the town, whilst also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.