ONGC drills for geothermal energy in Ladakh for India’s first such project

State run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has started drilling to discover energy from the bowels of the earth in Ladakh – an area which lies on the Himalayan geothermal belt.

It has long been reported that Puga Valley in Ladakh’s south eastern part may have significant geothermal energy potential and now assessments have begun for the project’s viability.

ONGC last week started drilling at the remote valley located at an altitude of 14,000 feet and has hit upon high pressure st...

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CEC reviews Development of Geothermal Energy in Leh

Leh, April 23: The Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson reviewed the progress on Geothermal projects and explore the feasibility of other potential sites in the district with the concerned stakeholders.

The Officials apprised CEC of the progress done in developing geothermal energy in the areas of Leh district. In an effort to harness clean energy, the meeting deliberated on various ways of exploring potential sites of geothermal energy and developing clean and renewable energy res...

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LG Mathur discuss 1MW Geothermal power project with ONGC

DELHI, FEBRUARY 14, 2022: Chairman/Managing Director, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), Dr. Alka Mittal and team called on Lieutenant Govenrnor, Ladakh, R K Mathur in New Delhi today to apprise the later of the progress in the 1MW Geo thermal power project, tweeted the LG Office.

Deliberations on the execution plan for the 1st phase of the project viz. acquiring wildlife clearance, drilling of wells and allied topics took place during the meeting.

Pertinent to mention that the LG...

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