Our technology

InSituMetrix is redefining underground stress measurement for geo-energy projects. Our breakthrough technology provides direct, high-precision measurements of minimum and maximum horizontal stresses, along with vertical stress calibration — even at depths of several kilometers.

Unlike conventional methods that rely on assumptions and invasive hydraulic fracturing, InSituMetrix delivers a comprehensive, real-world stress assessment, enhancing safety, efficiency, and profitability across critical geo-energy sectors.

Understanding the challenges in Geo-energy projects

Successful geo-energy operations rely on an accurate understanding of underground stress — yet today's measurement methods are often incomplete and unreliable. This uncertainty leads to significant risks:

  • Induced seismicity

  • Unexpected fractures and fracture patterns

  • Wellbore instabilities

To compensate, operators adopt conservative operational strategies, such as lowering injection pressures in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), Underground Hydrogen Storage (UHS), and Deep Geothermal Energy projects.
While intended to reduce risk, these measures often result in:

  • Underutilization of reservoirs

  • Reduced project profitability and operational efficiency

Our Solution at InSituMetrix

InSituMetrix delivers the first fully direct, non-invasive solution to underground stress characterization.
Our technology overcomes the limitations of current approaches by providing:

  • Direct measurements of both minimum and maximum horizontal stresses

  • Reliable vertical stress calibration

  • Operation without hydraulic fracturing, minimizing borehole disturbance

By eliminating assumptions and improving stress modeling at depth, InSituMetrix empowers project operators to:

  • Safely increase injection pressures

  • Optimize reservoir utilization

  • Make confident, data-driven design and operational decisions

We are currently seeking industrial partners for our 2026–2027 deployment projects, offering a unique opportunity to advance stress characterization and improve the performance of geo-energy assets.

Insitumetrix works with Oil and Gas Reservoirs Geothermal Energy Underground Hydrogen Storage Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Nuclear Waste Storage

  • Oil and Gas Reservoirs

  • Geothermal Energy

  • Underground Hydrogen Storage

  • Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

  • Nuclear Waste Storage

Latest Updates

01.07.25

InSituMetrix joins the Innovaud and Platinn support programs

We are proud to announce that InSituMetrix is now officially supported by Innovaud and the Platinn coaching program.

Innovaud is the innovation and investment promotion agency for the canton of Vaud, dedicated to supporting high-potential ventures. Platinn provides personalized coaching in business strategy and innovation management, helping deep tech startups strengthen their market position and scalability.

We gratefully acknowledge Jean-Michel Stauffer from Innovaud for enabling this collaboration, and thank Pascal Dutheil, our Platinn expert, for his valuable strategic guidance.

This support comes at a crucial time as we continue developing and scaling our in situ stress measurement technology—a solution designed to enhance the safety and performance of subsurface operations across energy and storage applications.

Latest Updates

05.06.25

Productive Days at Mont Terri – Advancing Subsurface Innovation

On May 13–14, 2025, InSituMetrix took part in the Mont Terri Technical Meeting TM-42, hosted at Switzerland’s renowned underground research laboratory. The event brought together international experts to discuss cutting-edge developments in underground engineering and geo-energy technologies.

As part of the program, InSituMetrix contributed to several key sessions:

  • A presentation in Working Group 2 – New innovative technologies and sensor developments, chaired by Dr. Oliver Czaikowski (Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit gGmbH)

  • A presentation in Working Group 4 – CO₂ and gas experiments, chaired by Dr. Frédéric Bourgeois (TotalEnergies)

  • A dedicated poster session, showcasing recent advances and ongoing research activities

Photo credit: S. Schefer, swisstopo

09.05.25

InSituMetrix to Launch First Pilot at Mont Terri Underground Laboratory

We’re excited to announce the official signing of an agreement with the Mont Terri Underground Laboratory to carry out our first pilot test of InSituMetrix’s subsurface stress measurement technology. The field test will take place in 2025 and represents a significant step toward real-world validation.

The project will be conducted with the support of BGR (Germany’s Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources), SwissTopo, and TotalEnergies — reinforcing strong international and institutional collaboration at this critical stage of development.

Insitumetrix is now patented

17.01.25

InSituMetrix submits a patent

We are thrilled to announce that the InSituMetrix team has taken a significant step forward in our innovation journey by filing a patent for our groundbreaking deep stress measurement technology. We would like to extend special thanks to the EPFL Technology Transfer Office (TTO) and our patent attorney for their invaluable support in navigating the complexities of intellectual property protection and ensuring that our innovations stand on solid legal ground.