Northeast’s First Geothermal Well
In May 2025, the Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) successfully established the first geothermal production well in Northeast India at Dirang, located in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.
About Dirang Geothermal Project
- Geothermal Site: Dirang as a medium to high-temperature geothermal site, with reservoir temperatures estimated at around 115°C. This makes it highly suitable for direct-use geothermal technologies.
- Geological Structure: Structural and geological mapping in the Dirang area revealed quartzite overlying schist at tectonic contacts near the Main Central Thrust (MCT), consistent with extensional normal faults found elsewhere in the higher and lesser Himalayas. These insights ....
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