India's First 1 MWe Pilot Geothermal Power Plant
One of 460 projects Taiyo tracks in Ladakh.
Source: Swarajyamag
The project involves the development of India's first geothermal power plant in Ladakh's Puga Valley. ONGC Energy Centre has completed drilling the second geothermal well at an altitude of over 14,000 feet, marking a significant technological advancement. The pilot plant is expected to have a capacity of 1 MWe and aims to reduce dependence on conventional fuels by harnessing geothermal energy.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Geothermal, Oil and Gas, Power Generation (CCGT), Natural Gas
- Location
- Ladakh, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Swarajyamag
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves the development of India's first geothermal power plant in Ladakh's Puga Valley. ONGC Energy Centre has completed drilling the second geothermal well at an altitude of over 14,000 feet, marking a significant technological advancement. The pilot plant is expected to have a capacity of 1 MWe and aims to reduce dependence on conventional fuels by harnessing geothermal energy. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | India |
State | Ladakh |
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Source | Swarajyamag |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Geothermal, Oil and Gas, Power Generation (CCGT), Natural Gas |
Article published date | 2026-07-14 |
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