Review of geothermal energy development efforts in Pakistan and way forward

Irfan Ahmad Gondal, Syed Athar Masood and Muhammad Amjad

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2017, vol. 71, issue C, 687-696

Abstract: One of the ways to address the woes of energy crisis effectively in the developing world is through the use of Geothermal energy resources. This paper discusses the Geothermal technologies in use globally with emphasis on the development paths. The development efforts in Pakistan are discussed focusing on the areas requiring attention. It has been found that while considerable potential for Geothermal energy is available in the form of Hydrothermal resources and Hot Dry rocks, however no appreciable practical steps have been undertaken in this regard. Shallow geothermal energy and Direct-use of Geothermal energy that is independent of terrain and resource has also not been pursued in Pakistan. The study discusses the stages of development, the current status of Geothermal energy in Pakistan and identifies the steps for initiating progress.

Keywords: Geothermal energy; Sustainable energy; Shallow geothermal; HDR; Pakistan (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2016.12.097

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