Geothermal Resource of Georgia

Abstract

Georgia has considerable resources of middle and low temperature thermal water (33 – 101 0C). Depth of the geothermal wells varied between 1500-3000 m. At present all geothermal wells has owners and are using for agriculture (mainly in greenhouses) – 50.7%; residential sectors – 29.6%; industry (technology hot water supply) – 17.0%; balneology – 2.7%. Total supply reached more than 22 million m3/a. Geothermal potential of Georgia exhibits a promising resource that might be available for energy production. This requires an extensive study to re-assess the geothermal potential of the country. Several projects were implemented and some others are underway to achieve this purpose. This paper summarizes the geothermal potential of Georgia based on existing data and outlines of the major projects that have already been implemented to assess the potential of geothermal fields using the geothermometers application and numerical modelling approach.