L-G VK Saxena commissions India's first two geothermal wells at Puga…

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. 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.