In the 17th episode of the Industry Connected podcast, produced by the Water Well Journal, the leading industry resource published by the National Groundwater Association (NGWA), Senior Editor and host Mike Price sat down with our CEO, Esben Auken.
Together, they had an insightful conversation about TEMcompany’s innovative geophysical scanner technology and how it is transforming the way groundwater resources are discovered and managed.
Esben explained how our geophysical scanners create detailed images of subsurface geological layers, making it easier to identify aquifers, determine drilling depths, and ensure that water resources are sustainable over time.
“From these images we can then get a very good idea about the geological layers. The water will normally be in sand and gravel layers. (…) When we make our measurements, we can get an idea of how big the extent of sand and gravel layers is. And by that, we get a good idea of how deep we have to drill. But we also know that when we start pumping water up, we can come with an estimate that we’re not over-pumping, but that we can also pump in a year or two because we know how big these saline and gravel layers are in the subsurface.”
A central theme of the discussion was also risk mitigation. By mapping groundwater resources before drilling, TEM technology helps investors, drillers, and communities avoid the costly consequences of failed wells:
“If we have a good image of the size of the aquifer, it’s basically a risk mitigation. If I put an investment into having these relatively inexpensive investigations first, my business case is much better because I have mitigated the risks of making a very expensive installation of pumps and boreholes, and infrastructure, and then I find out after some years that the aquifer is not big enough.”
Looking ahead, Esben shared his thoughts on the future of the geophysical industry, highlighting how innovation in this space can help mitigate both economic risks and environmental impacts, while opening up new opportunities for sustainable groundwater management.
At TEMcompany, we’re proud to be part of these critical conversations on geophysical innovation and the future of groundwater management, and we appreciate the opportunity to be a part of this podcast.
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