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India`s first geothermal power generation project will be established in Puja village in eastern Ladakh. This decision was made because scientists identified Puja Village as a hot spot for geothermal energy.
- The project will be completed in four stages. ONGC Energy signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the establishment and implementation of the first phase on February 6, 2021. Ministry of Electricity of LAHDC, Leh and UT Ladakh
- This geothermal project is called a geothermal field development project. It will be put into use at the end of 2022.
- The first phase of the project will generate one megawatt of electricity. In the first phase, the pilot project will be implemented by ONGC-OEC. ONGC-OEC will explore at a depth of 500 meters. In the first phase, it is planned to provide free 24-hour electricity to 10 neighboring villages not connected to the northern grid.
- In the second stage, the deep and lateral exploration of geothermal reservoirs will be conducted by drilling the optimal number of wells. At this stage, a demonstration plant with higher capacity will also be established in Ladakh.
- This phase of the project will be the R&D phase or demonstration of the project. The third phase of the project. In the third phase, joint ventures and commercial projects will be promoted.
- Puga Village, scientists have discovered geothermal energy with a potential of more than 100 megawatts. It is located in the southeast of Ladakh. The village is part of the tropical Himalayas.
- The area has shown evidence of various forms of geothermal activity, including mud pools, hot springs, sulfur deposits and borax deposits. Since 2008, discussions about potential geothermal projects in Puja Village have become news. The region has the potential to generate approximately 40% of energy demand.
Published date : 28 Sep 2021 04:51PM
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