Breakthrough in Polish Geothermal Energy: Hot Waters Over 100°C Discovered in Podhale By: Robert Buluma Image: Polish Geothermal Energy: Hot Waters Over 100°C Discovered in Podhale In late December 2025, Poland's Chief National Geologist, Professor Krzysztof Galos, announced a significant discovery in the Podhale region: access to geothermal waters exceeding 100°C. This revelation came from the Bańska PGP-4 borehole in Szaflary, marking a potential turning point for renewable energy in the country. The drilling rig at the Bańska PGP-4 site in Szaflary, Podhale , a symbol of Poland's ambitious push into deeper geothermal resources. The Unique Geology of Podhale The Podhale basin, nestled between the Tatra Mountains and the Pieniny Klippen Belt, has long been recognized as Poland's premier geothermal hotspot. Its geological structure is unparalleled in the country: a reservoir formed by Paleogene sandstone-shale formations up to 3 km thick, overlying Mesozoic carbonate rock...
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