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During the conference entitled “Clean Geothermal Green Earth”, Ma Yongsheng, the chairman of state-owned refiner Sinopec, said the company plans to add 75 million square meters of geothermal heating area in order to reach a target of 160 million square meters by the end of 2025. The company already has geothermal capacity of over 85 million square meters after 11 years of development, added Ma.
Geothermal energy provides clean heat through a process that utilizes the Earth’s natural heat reservoirs, typically found beneath the Earth’s surface. China has been using geothermal energy primarily for direct heating purposes, particularly in northern regions where heating demands are high. Geothermal district heating systems have been developed in cities like Beijing, Xian, and others. The Eastern superpower has substantial geothermal energy potential, with estimated reserves in various regions across the country.
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