Green Engineering for us means the identification of the best possible solution for an environmental problem.

Our focus is always on the use of green technologies.

Um Kontaminationen zu sanieren nutzen wir eine erprobte grüne Technologie in Kombination mit einem bahnbrechenden Anwendungs-Know-how, welches in über 20-jähriger Praxisarbeit erarbeitet wurde. Im Rahmen natürlicher Prozesse sind es Mikroorganismen wie Pilze und Bakterien, welche in kontaminierten Böden über Jahre auf etwaige Schadstoffe spezialisiert sind. Diese Organismen nutzen die Kontaminationen als Nahrungs- und Energiequelle, sie verstoffwechseln sie gewissermaßen und bauen so die Schadstoffe ab.

Through our process, we are able to activate, optimise and considerably accelerate these natural processes. Pollutants are encapsulated, transformed and made almost harmless in a short time.

It is our duty to optimise the environmental conditions for the microorganisms.

Bioremediation is essentially based on the interactions between soil organisms (bacteria and fungi), nutrients and pollutants. It is a series of processes which, by adding nutrients for the existing microorganisms, bring about an optimised reduction of pollutants in soil and water. These are specially cultivated, pollutant-specialised microorganisms and natural minerals. In contaminated soils, the natural microorganisms adapt to the pollutant as a survival strategy and can thus be used in remediation. They resist the toxicity of the pollutant and can even utilise it well. These microorganisms are thus already specialised to the site-specific pollutant. This is Geobality's approach, optimising the natural circumstance with proprietary technologies.

Mining, oil and gas extraction, industrial processes and agriculture, can pollute the soil and are a major problem worldwide. Efforts are being made to reduce the production of industrial and agricultural pollutants at source. Unfortunately, this does not solve the problem of contaminated sites, where pollutants may have been released into the environment since the beginning of industrialisation. These pollutants can remain in the soil for thousands of years.

Simplicity of use - Our methods even allow for remediation under existing buildings and pathways. This eliminates the cost of demolition and any new construction work.

In-situ Sanierungsmethoden ermöglichen die Sanierung durch minimierten Eingriff in das System Boden oder Grundwasserleiter. Damit wird nicht nur der Schaden auf die Umwelt, im Vergleich zu konventionellen „Dig and Dump“ Verfahren minimiert, sondern auch die Kosten, da weniger Maschinen, Transportlogistik und Personal eingesetzt werden muss. Nicht zuletzt wird auch an Deponierungskosten gespart.

Vorgehensweise – Optimierte Sanierungskonzepte für kontaminierte Böden unter Einsatz natürlicher und alternativer Verfahren

The first step is to investigate the site using existing surveys, site inspection and sampling. The problem is then described in a system model. If requested, this can be visualised with a digital model so that possible interventions can be represented more easily to third parties (authorities, etc.).

Auf Basis der Standortinformationen entwickeln wir ein Konzept für eine Machbarkeitsstudie. Im Rahmen dieser Studie wird Standortmaterial ins Labor gebracht, wo durch Experimente eine optimierte Sanierungslösung erarbeitet wird. Das Ziel ist, dass die natürlichen Mikroorganismen die Schadstoffe optimal verstoffwechseln. Sollte dies jedoch aufgrund der Art der Schadstoffe nicht möglich sein, kommen alternativ biochemische oder chemische Verfahren zum Einsatz. So stellen wir sicher, dass für jeden Standort die effektivste Sanierungsmethode gewählt wird.

Once an optimal remediation solution has been found, it is tested in a long-term trial to determine how the microorganisms develop and how much time is needed until the remediation goal is achieved. These findings are transferred to the site in a test field. Remediation begins as soon as it is confirmed that the remediation concept is effective.

In order to optimally accompany the remediation process, we use monitoring methods that correspond to the current state of the art. Not only are radio-controlled probes used for this purpose, but the results of the sampling are also compared with the model created in the feasibility study. This ensures that any differences between the processes in the laboratory and on site can be quickly rectified.

Our globally proven remediation concepts act as a catalyst for natural processes.

Our expertise gives us the opportunity to contribute to creating an ecologically healthier world. Geobality has the competence, expertise and many years of experience to lead your project - whether national or international - to success.

Our international and interdisciplinary team of experts combines in-depth market and technology expertise with decades of experience in contamination remediation.