Itanagar, Nov 10 (UNI) In a pioneering step toward advancing renewable energy exploration in the Eastern Himalayas, the pumping test of Northeast India’s first geothermal production well commenced today at Dirang sub-division in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh.
This marks a significant milestone in India’s pursuit of sustainable and region-specific clean energy solutions.
The test is being conducted by scientists and engineers from the Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS), Itanagar, with technical support from international experts — Rajinder Bhasin, geotechnical engineer from the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Oslo and a geothermal exploration specialist from Geotropy, Iceland.
This crucial testing phase aims to assess the sustainability and productivity of the subsurface geothermal reservoir — a vital step towards harnessing geothermal energy potential in the Eastern Himalayas, CESHS Director Tana Tage said.
Tage added that the results are expected to provide valuable insights into the feasibility of Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) applications, including heating and cooling systems for buildings; wellness and water tourism ventures such as hot spring spas; and agro-processing utilities like drying fruits, meat, and other local produce.
The successful completion of the pumping test would mark a transformative step toward clean, renewable, and region-specific energy solutions, reaffirming Arunachal Pradesh’s commitment to sustainable development and innovation in green energy, officials said.
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