Observatory of Deep Reservoirs

The Observatory of Deep Reservoirs (ORP) will be a regional observatory hosted at EOST (School and Observatory of Earth Sciences) to monitor and study deep geological reservoirs, drawing on the national capabilities of BCSF‑Rénass and the National Observation Services (SNO).

The ORP complements EOST’s Observatory Services (SNO) in seismology, geodesy, gravimetry, magnetism, slope instabilities, and continental hydrology by strengthening the long-term acquisition of standardized observations and the publication of calibrated national datasets.

Scientific and operational objectives

Monitoring & Detection

  • Detect and analyze regional seismicity, distinguish natural events from anthropogenic ones; maintain a reference catalog for metropolitan France and border areas.
  • Provide timely information to the public, authorities, and the scientific community; collect macroseismic reports and produce shakemaps and intensity models.

Data integration

  • Assemble multidisciplinary reservoir information: geological maps, geochemistry, fault plans, stress state models, THM digital twins.
  • Ingest hydraulic data from operators: exploitation phases, pressures, flow rates, periods of activity and shutdown.

Governance & Access

  • Ensure real-time data flows for monitoring and early warning.
  • Implement embargo management balancing confidentiality and accessibility; curate crisis management datasets for rapid response.

Society & Research

  • Support citizen science initiatives and regional engagement to improve perception and trust.
  • Provide infrastructure support for research: network operations and instrument development within the EOST SNO ecosystem.

Actors involved in the ORP

EOST (School and Observatory of Earth Sciences)
An academic and scientific center dedicated to the study of Earth sciences, combining education, research, and observation services. It hosts national infrastructures for geophysical monitoring and the production of reference data.

ITI GeoT (Interdisciplinary Thematic Institute GeoT)
A collaborative project of the University of Strasbourg that promotes interdisciplinary research and training in geosciences and technologies, integrating innovative approaches to understanding risks and resources. It is led by the University of Strasbourg, in partnership with the CNRS, as part of the Excellence Initiative “Crossing Borders” (ANR-10-IDEX-0002) and the Strat’us project (Structuring training through research within excellence initiatives, ANR-20-SFRI-0012). Website

BCSF-Rénass (French Central Seismological Bureau – National Seismic Monitoring Network)
A national service responsible for detecting, analyzing, and disseminating seismic data in France. It distinguishes natural seismicity from induced seismicity and provides essential information to authorities, scientists, and the public. Website

ITES (Institute of Earth and Environment of Strasbourg)
A research laboratory specializing in geology, geophysics, and the interactions between the Earth and the environment. It develops models and tools to analyze natural and anthropogenic processes. Website