​India’s First Geothermal Power Project

  • Recently, drilling for India’s first geothermal power project has begun in the geothermal-rich Puga Valley, about 190 km from Leh.
  • The project is a joint venture of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Leh & Himalayan Renewable Energy and Construction Firm (HRECF).
  • This zero-carbon renewable energy project is being implemented at an altitude of over 14,000 feet.
  • The pilot project aims to provide warm space for residents during winters and promote tourism activities like aquaculture, agriculture and lagoon spas.
  • As per preliminary estimates, this area of Puga Valley has the potential to generate 200 MW of clean ....
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