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L-G VK Saxena commissions India's first two geothermal wells at Puga Valley in Ladakh.
India commissioned its first two geothermal wells at Puga Valley in Ladakh at 14,000+ feet altitude, reaching 135°C at 400 metres depth. The 1 MW pilot project marks the start of India's first demonstration-scale geothermal power plant, after a five-year MoU renewal in June 2026 unblocked prior delays.
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The Wire takeaway
India has just proved geothermal works at scale and altitude—if you supply drilling kit, thermal sensors, or power conversion for extreme environments, ONGC now has a live blueprint to replicate across the Himalayan belt. The 1 MW pilot is the foot in the door; the commercial phase is where buyers emerge.
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