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India commissions first geothermal wells in Ladakh
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Fusion42 · 18 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
India has commissioned its first two geothermal wells in Puga Valley, Ladakh, drilled to 1,000 metres at 14,000 feet altitude to support a 1 MW pilot geothermal power project. The wells recorded temperatures of 135°C at 400m depth; successful reservoir evaluation will enable commercial geothermal development in the region.
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India just proved geothermal works at scale and altitude in the Himalayas; if you build drilling equipment, thermal sensors, or small-scale power plants for remote regions, Ladakh is now a reference customer and a model market for South Asia. The MoU renewal clears the path for the next ten wells and the vendors they'll need.
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