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India moves closer to first geothermal power plant as second well is completed in Ladakh
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Fusion42 · 11 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
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.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.
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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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