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Journal Publications

2025

  • Breitsameter, Julian; Drews, Michael; Ziegler, Moritz; Obermeier, Peter; Shatyrbayeva, Indira: Constraining lithologically differentiated minimum horizontal stress gradients in hydrostatically pressured and overpressured parts of the North Alpine Foreland Basin in SE Germany . EGU General Assembly 2025, Vienna, Austria, 27 Apr–2 May 2025, 2025 more…
  • Drews, Michael; Duschl, Florian; Mahmoodpour, Saeed; Aconcha, Enzo; Breitsameter, Julian; Obermeier, Peter; Shatyrbayeva, Indira; Babaie, Parisa; Tomsu, Christian; Einsiedl, Florian: Stress, pore pressure, sediment compaction, deformation, temperature and fluid flow in the SE German part of the North Alpine Foreland Basin. EGU General Assembly 2025, Vienna, Austria, 27 Apr–2 May 2025, 2025 more…
  • Duschl, Florian; Aconcha, Enzo; Ettenhuber, Regina; Tomsu, Christian; Einsiedl, Florian; Drews, Michael: Fault-controlled groundwater recharge from Alpine units into Upper Jurassic Limestone of the North Alpine Foreland Basin (SE Germany). EGU General Assembly 2025, Vienna, Austria, 27 Apr–2 May 2025, 2025 more…
  • Mahmoodpour, Saeed; Singh, Mrityunjay; Omrani, Sina; Sass, Ingo; Drews, Michael: Thermo-hydro-mechanical simulation considering cushion gases, reservoir heterogeneity and sensitivity analysis of hydrogen storage in saline aquifers. Journal of Energy Storage 130, 2025, 117302 more…
  • Obermeier, Peter; Duschl, Florian; Drews, Michael C.: Lithologically constrained velocity–density relationships and vertical stress gradients in the North Alpine Foreland Basin, SE Germany. Solid Earth 16 (6), 2025, 425-440 more…

2024

  • Rajabi, Mojtaba; Ziegler, Moritz; Heidbach, Oliver; Mukherjee, Saswata; Esterle, Joan: Contribution of mine borehole data toward high-resolution stress mapping: An example from northern Bowen Basin, Australia. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences 173, 2024, 105630 more…
  • Reiter, Karsten; Heidbach, Oliver; Ziegler, Moritz O.: Impact of faults on the remote stress state. Solid Earth 15 (2), 2024, 305-327 more…
  • Shatyrbayeva, Indira; Duschl, Florian; Drews, Michael C.: Drilling data-calibrated shale compaction models for pore pressure evaluation from geophysical well logs in the North Alpine Foreland Basin, SE Germany. Petroleum Geoscience 30 (3), 2024 more…
  • Ziegler, Moritz O; Heidbach, Oliver: Increasing accuracy of 3-D geomechanical-numerical models. Geophysical Journal International 237 (2), 2024, 1093-1108 more…

2023

  • Ershadnia, R.; Singh, M.; Mahmoodpour, S.; Meyal, A.; Moeini, F.; Hosseini, S.A.; Sturmer, D.M.; Rasoulzadeh, M.; Dai, Z.; Soltanian, M.R.: Impact of geological and operational conditions on underground hydrogen storage. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 48 (4), 2023, 1450-1471 more…
  • Mahmoodpour, S.; Singh, M.; Mahyapour, R.; Omrani, S.; Sass, I.: Numerical Simulation of Carbon Dioxide–Nitrogen Mixture Dissolution in Water-Saturated Porous Media: Considering Cross-Diffusion Effects. Fluids 8 (1), 2023 more…
  • Renoth, Robin; Buchner, Elmar; Schmieder, Martin; Keim, Maximilian; Plechaty, Manfred; Drews, Michael: Social acceptance of geothermal technology on a global view: a systematic review. Energy, Sustainability and Society 13 (1), 2023 more…
  • Shatyrbayeva, Indira; Bohnsack, Daniel; Duschl, Florian; Drews, Michael C.: Comparison and integration of pore pressure measurements and indicators from drilling data in a deep geothermal energy play in SE Germany. Geoenergy 1 (1), 2023 more…
  • Singh, M.; Mahmoodpour, S.; Ershadnia, R.; Soltanian, M.R.; Sass, I.: Comparative study on heat extraction from Soultz-sous-Forêts geothermal field using supercritical carbon dioxide and water as the working fluid. Energy 266, 2023 more…
  • Singh, Mrityunjay; Mahmoodpour, Saeed; Schmidt-Hattenberger, Cornelia; Sass, Ingo; Drews, Michael: Influence of Reservoir Heterogeneity on Simultaneous Geothermal Energy Extraction and CO2 Storage. Sustainability 16 (1), 2023, 387 more…
  • Skerbisch, Lukas; Misch, David; Drews, Michael; Stollhofen, Harald; Sachsenhofer, Reinhard F.; Arnberger, Klaus; Schuller, Volker; Zamolyi, Andras: Regional mudstone compaction trends in the Vienna Basin: top seal assessment and implications for uplift history. International Journal of Earth Sciences, 2023 more…
  • Sośnicka, M.; Lüders, V.; Duschl, F.; Kraemer, D.; Laurent, O.; Niedermann, S.; Banks, D.A.; Wilke, F.; Wohlgemuth-Ueberwasser, C.; Wiedenbeck, M.: Metal budget and origin of aqueous brines depositing deep-seated Zn-Pb mineralization linked to hydrocarbon reservoirs, North German Basin. Mineralium Deposita, 2023 more…
  • Ziegler, Moritz O.; Heidbach, Oliver; Morawietz, Sophia; Wang, Yusen: Matlab Script FAST Calibration v 2.4. , 2023 more…
  • Ziegler, Moritz; Heidbach, Oliver; Morawietz, Sophia; Wang, Yusen: Manual of the Matlab Script FAST Calibration v2.4. WSM Technical Report ; 23-02, 2023 more…

2022

  • Drews, M.C.; Duschl, F.: Overpressure, vertical stress, compaction and horizontal loading along the North Alpine Thrust Front, SE Germany. Marine and Petroleum Geology 143, 2022 more…
  • Drews, M.C.; Shatyrbayeva, I.; Bohnsack, D.; Duschl, F.; Obermeier, P.; Loewer, M.; Flechtner, F.; Keim, M.: The role of pore pressure and its prediction in deep geothermal energy drilling – examples from the North Alpine Foreland Basin, SE Germany. Petroleum Geoscience 28 (2), 2022 more…
  • Freitag, S.; Drews, M.; Bauer, W.; Duschl, F.; Misch, D.; Stollhofen, H.: Reconstructing post-Jurassic overburden in central Europe: New insights from mudstone compaction and thermal history analyses of the Franconian Alb, SE Germany. Solid Earth 13 (6), 2022, 1003-1026 more…
  • Ghasemi, M.; Omrani, S.; Mahmoodpour, S.; Zhou, T.: Molecular dynamics simulation of hydrogen diffusion in water-saturated clay minerals; implications for Underground Hydrogen Storage (UHS). International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 47 (59), 2022, 24871-24885 more…
  • Köhler, S.; Duschl, F.; Fazlikhani, H.; Koehn, D.; Stephan, T.; Stollhofen, H.: Reconstruction of cyclic Mesozoic-Cenozoic stress development in SE Germany using fault-slip and stylolite inversion. Geological Magazine 159 (11-12), 2022, 2323-2345 more…
  • Mahmoodpour, S.; Singh, M.; Bär, K.; Sass, I.: Thermo-hydro-mechanical modeling of an enhanced geothermal system in a fractured reservoir using carbon dioxide as heat transmission fluid- A sensitivity investigation. Energy 254, 2022 more…
  • Mahmoodpour, S.; Singh, M.; Mahyapour, R.; Tangirala, S.K.; Bär, K.; Sass, I.: Numerical Simulation of Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Processes at Soultz-sous-Forêts. Energies 15 (24), 2022 more…
  • Mahmoodpour, S.; Singh, M.; Obaje, C.; Tangirala, S.K.; Reinecker, J.; Bär, K.; Sass, I.: Hydrothermal Numerical Simulation of Injection Operations at United Downs, Cornwall, UK. Geosciences (Switzerland) 12 (8), 2022 more…
  • Mahmoodpour, S.; Singh, M.; Turan, A.; Bär, K.; Sass, I.: Simulations and global sensitivity analysis of the thermo-hydraulic-mechanical processes in a fractured geothermal reservoir. Energy 247, 2022 more…
  • Mahyapour, R.; Mahmoodpour, S.; Singh, M.; Omrani, S.: Effect of permeability heterogeneity on the dissolution process during carbon dioxide sequestration in saline aquifers: two-and three-dimensional structures. Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources 8 (2), 2022 more…
  • Molar-Cruz, A.; Keim, M.F.; Schifflechner, C.; Loewer, M.; Zosseder, K.; Drews, M.; Wieland, C.; Hamacher, T.: Techno-economic optimization of large-scale deep geothermal district heating systems with long-distance heat transport. Energy Conversion and Management 267, 2022 more…

2021

  • Misch, D.; Siedl, W.; Drews, M.; Liu, B.; Klaver, J.; Pupp, M.; Sachsenhofer, R.F.: MINERALOGICAL, BIB-SEM AND PETROPHYSICAL DATA IN SEAL ROCK ANALYSIS: A CASE STUDY FROM THE VIENNA BASIN, AUSTRIA. Journal of Petroleum Geology 44 (1), 2021, 25-46 more…

2020

  • Drews, M.C.; Hofstetter, P.; Zosseder, K.; Shipilin, V.; Stollhofen, H.: Predictability and controlling factors of overpressure in the North Alpine Foreland Basin, SE Germany: an interdisciplinary post-drill analysis of the Geretsried GEN-1 deep geothermal well. Geothermal Energy 8 (1), 2020 more…

Books/Book Chapters

2022

  • Drews, M.C.: Geologisch-bedingte Bohrprobleme – Kapitel 1.5 Geologisches Risiko. In: Bay. StMWi (Ed.): Bayerischer Geothermieatlas. Bay. StMWi, 2022 more…

Conference Papers/Posters/Talks

2024

  • Ziegler, M.O., Boese, C., Bohnhoff, M.: Geomechanical Insights from the KTB Stress State Model. 84. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Geophysikalischen Gesellschaft, 2024 more…
  • Ziegler, M.O., Reiter, K., Heidbach, O., Seithel, R., Rajabi, M., Niederhuber, T., Röckel, L., Müller, B., Kohl, T.: Faults and the stress state – a complicated relationship. 84. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Geophysikalischen Gesellschaft, 2024 more…

2023

  • Drews, M., Duschl, F., Mahmoodpour, S., Shatyrbayeva, I., Breitsameter, J., Obermeier, P., Tveritina, V., Großmann, J., Pfrang, D., Zosseder, K.: Integration of basin analysis and regional geomechanical investigations in the North Alpine Foreland Basin (Bavarian Molasse Basin) – implications for drilling, exploration and production. Der Geothermiekongress 2023, Essen, 2023 more…
  • Drews, M.C., Shatyrbayeva, I., Heidbach, O., Müller, B.: Initiation of a Global, Quality-Ranked Pore Pressure Magnitude Database – Opportunities and Challenges. Gussow 2023 - Geomechanics for Sustainable Energy Development, Banff, Canada, 2023 more…
  • Duschl, F.; Schätz, A.; Drews, M.: Critical taper analysis of the North Alpine Thrust Front, SE Germany -- Influence of fluid overpressure on fault strength in a subaerial orogenic wedge. EGU General Assembly 2023 (EGU23-16710), 2023 more…
  • Mahmoodpour, Saeed; Drews, Michael; Duschl, Florian: Geomechanical forward modeling of the stress field, pore pressure and compaction in the North Alpine Thrust Front, SE Germany. (EGU23-7038), 2023 more…
  • Obermeier, P., Drews, M., Duschl, F.: Lithologisch differenzierte Dichte-Geschwindigkeitsbeziehungen zur regionalen Spannungs- und Kompaktionsmodellierung im Bayerischen Molassebecken. Der Geothermiekongress 2023, Essen, 2023 more…
  • Renoth, R., Buchner, E., Drews, M., Plechaty, M., Schmieder, M.: Sind Bedenken gegenüber der Geothermie länderspezifisch? – Deutschland, die Schweiz und Japan im Vergleich. Der Geothermiekongress 2023, Essen, 2023 more…
  • Renoth, R.; Buchner, E.; Drews, M.; Plechaty, M.: Social acceptance of Deep Geothermal Energy. Doctoral Candidates' Day 2023, 2023 more…

2022

  • Bohnsack, D.; Drews, M.: BoostGeotherm.Bayern - Bohrlochstabilität Geothermischer Tiefbohrungen in Süd-Bayern\. GeotTherm Expo & Congress 2022, 2022 more…
  • Bohnsack, D.; Drews, M.; Duschl, F.; Shatyrbayeva, I.; Heidbach, O.; Müller, B.: A subsurface pore pressure map of Bavaria from quality-ranked borehole data -- a template for Europe and beyond. European Geothermal Congress 2022, 2022 more…
  • Drews, M.; Shatyrbayeva, I.; Bohnsack, D.; Duschl, F.; Obermeier, P.: Evaluation of pore pressure in the North Alpine Foreland Basin (Bavarian Molasse Basin) and its impact on deep geothermal exploration drilling. European Geothermal Congress 2022, 2022 more…
  • Drews, Michael C.: Fault and top seal evaluation in deep geothermal energy: redundant or opportunity? Key Note. 6th EAGE Fault and Top Seals inproceedings Vienna, 2022 more…
  • Obermeier, P.; Duschl, F.; Drews, M.C.: Investigation of regional seals and sediment compaction in a geothermal play in SE Germany. 6th International inproceedings on Fault and Top Seals 2022, FTS 2022, 2022 more…
  • Renoth, R.; Buchner, E.; Drews, M.; Plechaty, M.; Schmieder, M.: Gesellschaftliche Akzeptanz der tiefen Geothermie im süddeutschen Molassebecken. BayWISS Verbundkolleg Life Sciences und Grüne Technologien: Netzwerktreffen 2022, 2022 more…
  • Renoth, Robin; Buchner, Elmar; Drews, Michael; Keim, Maximilian; Koenigsdorff, Roland; Plechaty, Manfred; Schmieder, Martin: Sociological considerations on the public acceptance of Deep Geothermal Energy in South-East Germany. 13th European Geothermal PhD Days, 2022 more…
  • Skerbisch, L.; Misch, D.; Drews, M.C.; Stollhofen, H.; Sachsenhofer, R.F.; Arnberger, K.; Schuller, V.; Zámolyi, A.: Compaction trends in the Vienna Basin: Regional top seal capacity estimation and evidence for hydrocarbon leakage. 6th International inproceedings on Fault and Top Seals 2022, FTS 2022, 2022 more…

2021

  • Bohnsack, D.; Drews, M. C.; Heidbach, O.: BoostGeotherm.Bayern: Entwicklung der Porendruck-Datenbank BPM zur Minimierung des Bohrrisikos und Prognose der Bohrlochstabilität im Bayerischen Molassebecken. Der Geothermie Kongress 2021, 2021 more…
  • Drews, M.: The role of pore pressure analysis in deep geothermal energy -- examples from the North Alpine Foreland Basin. SE Germany. Geopressure 2021, 2021 more…
  • Drews, M.: BoostGeotherm.Bayern: Entwicklung einer Porendruck-Informationsbasis zur Minimierung des Bohrrisikos im Molassebecken. GAB-Wissenstransfer 2021, 2021 more…
  • Drews, M.C.: Nach der Bohrung ist vor der Bohrung: Geomechanische Post-Drill Analysen als Tool zur Optimierung der Bohrlochstabilität (und -integrität) im Bayerischen Molassebecken. Workshop Sicherheit geothermischer Borhungen, Praxisforum Geothermie Bayern, 2021 more…
  • Duschl, F.; Stephan, T.; Köhler, S.; Drews, M.: Compiling and correlating paleostress fields across Central Europe - A paleostress chart for northern Bavaria and adjacent areas. EGU General Assembly 2021, 2021 more…
  • Großmann, J.; Team, HotLime; Drews, M.: A regional `Heat in Place' model of the North Alpine Foreland Basin (Germany/Austria). Der Geothermiekongress 2021, 2021 more…
  • Pfrang, D.; Bohnsack, D.; Loewer, M.; Keim, M.; Zosseder, K.: Geophysikalische Bohrlochmessungen tiefengeotherinproceedingsher Projekte im Bayerischen Molassebecken -- Retrospektive und Chancen. Der Geothermie Kongress 2021, F 4 Geothermie in Bayern: Molassebecken und Grundgebirge, 2021 more…
  • Potten, M.; Bohnsack, D.; Drews, M. C.; Käsling, H.; Thuro, K.: Geomechanische Charakterisierung der nordbayerischen Reservoirgesteine. Der Geothermie Kongress 2021, F 4 Geothermie in Bayern: Molassebecken und Grundgebirge, 2021 more…

2020

  • Drews, M. C.: Die neue Professur für Geothermal Technologies an der TU München. Wissenstransfer der Geothermie-Allianz Bayern, 2020 more…
  • Drews, M. C.; Shatyrbayeva, I.; Duschl, F.: Distribution of pore pressure and stress in the vicinity of the North Alpine Thrust Front (South German Molasse Basin). Der Digital Geothermie Kongress 2020, 2020 more…
  • Drews, M.; Shatyrbayeva, I.; Duschl, F.: Influence of overburden pressure and stress on reservoir temperature and productivity, North Alpine Foreland Basin, Germany. 3rd EAGE Workshop on Pore Pressure Prediction, PPP 2020, 2020 more…
  • Duschl, F.; Drews, M. C.; Stollhofen, H.: Tectonic styles and stress fields in the Bavarian Molasse Basin and the Franconian Basin and their importance for deep geothermal exploration. Der Digital Geothermie Kongress 2020, 2020 more…
  • Großmann, J.: 3D Untergrundmodellierung am LfU im Kontext neuer gesetzlicher Anforderungen. GAB-Wissenstransfer 2022, 2020 more…
  • Shatyrbayeva, I.; Drews, M.: Resistivity-based pore pressure investigation using the Waxman-Smits equation in the North Alpine Foreland Basin, SE Germany. 3rd EAGE Workshop on Pore Pressure Prediction, PPP 2020, 2020 more…
  • Shatyrbayeva, I.; Drews, M. C.: Resistivity-based pore pressure prediction in the North Alpine Foreland Basin, SE Germany. Der Digital Geothermie Kongress 2020, 2020 more…

2019

  • Drews, M. C.: Das Bayerische Molassebecken als gesamt-geotherinproceedingshes System - Was die Forschung für die Praxis leisten kann. Key Note. Praxisforum Geothermie.Bayern, 2019 more…
  • Drews, M. C.; Bauer, W.; Fazlikhani, H.; Eberts, A.; Potten, M.; de Wall, H.; Thuro, K.; Stollhofen, H.: PetroTherm (GAB): Towards a regional geomechanical model of the Franconian Basin, SE Germany. Der Geothermiekongress DGK, 2019 more…
  • Drews, M. C.; Zosseder, K.; Stollhofen, H.: Geothermal-Alliance Bavaria: Prediction of minimum and maximum drilling mud weights from integrated geological analysis of geophysical, production and drilling data in the Bavarian Molasse Basin. Der Geothermiekongress DGK, 2019 more…
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