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India moves closer to first geothermal power plant as second well is completed in Ladakh
India has completed its second geothermal exploration well in Ladakh as it moves toward commissioning its first commercial geothermal power plant, marking a significant step in the country's renewable energy diversification.
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The Wire takeaway
If you build drilling, completion, or subsurface characterisation equipment, India just proved the commercial case for geothermal in high-altitude terrain—and it will need to scale fast to hit its targets. This is a new customer base and a proven buyer with government backing.
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Topics: Climate Tech · geothermal-energy · renewable-power · india-energy · ladakh · deeptech-infra