Bids received for geothermal drilling in Cieplice, Poland
View of Jelenia Gora, Poland (source: commons/ wikimedia, Micha? Ra?niewski)
Alexander Richter
5 Jun 2025
Jelenia Góra received two bids for drilling a 2,500-meter geothermal well in Cieplice. The project aims to provide heating and support tourism development.
The city of Jelenia Góra in southwestern Poland has moved forward with its geothermal development plans, opening bids for the drilling of the Cieplice C-3 exploration and appraisal borehole. The planned 2,500-meter well will be located in the spa district of Cieplice, a part of the city known for its historic thermal waters.
Two bids were submitted: Algeo sp. z o.o. from Grabownica Starzenska offered the lower price at PLN 19.45 million (approx. EUR 4.48 million), while UOS Drilling S.A. submitted a bid of PLN 26.58 million (approx. EUR 6.12 million).
The project includes site preparation, drilling operations, geophysical and hydrogeological studies, and post-drilling site restoration. The goal is to assess the geothermal potential for heating and explore future development opportunities in the area.
The city has secured a total project budget of PLN 23.76 million (approx. EUR 5.48 million), of which PLN 18.79 million (approx. EUR 4.34 million) comes from Poland’s National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management, with the remainder covered by the municipality.
The geothermal waters are expected to be used to supply heat to parts of Cieplice and nearby Sobieszów. Additionally, the city is considering the development of a tourist and recreation center on 14 hectares of adjacent municipal land.
Cieplice’s geothermal tradition dates back centuries, with documented use of its thermal springs since the 13th century. The area has long been known for its healing waters, attracting prominent visitors such as Queen Marysie?ka Sobieska in the 17th century.
Source: jeleniagora.naszemiasto.pl
