The Conception of Geothermal Energy Utilisation in Hungary

Abstract

Geothermal energy in Hungary represented by a geothermal fluid /thermal water/ as a heat carrier. Utilisation of geothermal energy covers direct use. It is characteristic to the contradictory situation that Hungary is very rich in geothermal energy resources, but the utilised volume of geothermal heat is not enough big and the technical level of utilisation in open system practically (not reinjection) is low. Many factors explain the need for utilisation such as to:

- improve utilisation of the geothermal reserves of the country,

- reduce emission of gases (SO,, NO,, greenhouse, gases, etc.) and air pollution,

- decrease import dependence in hydrocarbons,

- create new jobs, improve unemployment and solve problem of land utilisation.

The main aim outlined conception the extension of the rate of geothermal energy in the total energy consumption of Hungary to 1% in 2001 year against present value of rate of 0,26%.