At an altitude of over 14,000 feet in the demanding terrain of Puga Valley, Ladakh,
#ONGC Energy Centre has successfully drilled India’s second geothermal well to its target depth of 1,000 metres, in a record time of approximately one month.
Building on the success of India’s first geothermal drilling campaign, the achievement marks a major leap in technical capability, with significantly optimised drilling operations, deeper understanding of Puga’s complex geology, and substantial reduction in drilling cost.
The milestone now paves the way for India’s first 1 MWe pilot geothermal power plant and opens new possibilities for the commercial development of geothermal energy in the country.
OEC’s first geothermal well had earlier produced steam above the boiling point, firmly establishing the viability of Puga’s
#geothermal resources for sustainable power generation and placing India on the global geothermal map.
For Ladakh, this breakthrough holds the promise of clean, reliable baseload power, stronger energy security, and sustainable regional development.
From deep beneath the Himalayas, ONGC is unlocking a powerful new chapter in India’s clean energy journey.
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