Geothermal Development in Tianjin of China

Abstract

In the early 1970’s, Tianjin begin to exploration, research and develop for geothermal resource. Low- medium temperature geothermal resources were directly and comprehensively used as new energy in Tianjin of China since that time. It was utilized in space heating, agricultural greenhouse, aquiculture in winter, bathing and medical care etc.
During 1980’s, lots of achievements were obtained because the state continued to offer great of funds for geothermal development. Since 1990’s, the geothermal markets have been broadened and made great progresses with the rapid developing processes and growing need for geothermal resource in Tianjin of China. The total area of geothermal space heating has reached 12 million m2 in 2008.
The geothermal development had been playing an important role in Tianjin’s economical development. Tianjin city and Binhai new district have been the biggest areas that use geothermal for heating. Three thermal spring resort areas have been set up where are locate in the main geothermal fields.