Future geothermal survey ?? Study in Mongolia

Abstract

The rural population of Mongolia is living sparsely, as in Iceland. Therefore Icelandic experiences could provide a suitable example for direct geothermal utilization to the rural consumers in Mongolia. The Shivert hot spring area is an appropriate site for direct geothermal utilization. Preliminary scientific studies have been carried out there. The Shivert area is located 20 miles northeast of the province centre of Arkhangai. The surface temperature of manifestations is 55?C and the flow rate is 4 l/s. Five geothermal prospecting boreholes were drilled there by Mongolian and Russian scientists in 1980. The preliminary study shows that the hot water temperature is higher than 70?C at a depth of 80 to 100 m. This represents a good potential for building a new and moderntourist centre in the Shivert area.