Arverne headquarters in Pau, France to be equipped with geothermal system
Schematic of shallow geothermal heating and cooling installation (source: DrillHeat)
Carlo Cariaga
8 Jan 2025
Geothermal energy will be supplying heating and cooling to the future new headquarters of industrial company Arverne Group in Pau, France.
Drilling work has started for a geothermal heating and cooling system that will be integrated into the Biotope building, the future headquarters of industrial company Arverne Group in Pau, France. The system will harness geothermal energy from a shallow borefield which will provide heating and cooling for 2700 square meters of office space. The project is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2025.
“The installation of our headquarters within the Biotope program in Pau is a perfect illustration of our commitment to local, high-performance and sustainable energy solutions,” said Pierre Brossollet, Founder and CEO of Arverne Group.
“Thanks to the geothermal solution we are deploying, this building embodies our know-how and our vision of its essential role in achieving a successful energy transition. We are proud to offer our employees a workplace that combines innovation, respect for the environment and well-being.”
As part of this project, Arverne Group and its shallow geothermal drilling and installation subsidiary DrillHeat will install 11 geothermal probes at a depth of 195 meters. These probes will be connected to a geothermal heat pump. Power will be supplied by a rooftop solar system, making the project powered 100% by renewable energy. This innovative program has been awarded HQE Bâtiment Durable & BiodiverCity® labels, testifying to its high environmental performance.
Meanwhile, another subsidiary of Arverne Group is developing a geothermal heat and lithium production project in Northern Alsace. Lithium de France had recently engaged with Tenaris to supply the casing requirements for the project, which is expected to start with the drilling phase soon.
Source: Arverne Group
