The Croatian Hydrocarbon Agency’s exploratory activities at a preliminary exploration site in Velika Gorica have confirmed significant geothermal potential. The output from this single geothermal well could meet nearly 60% of the thermal energy needs of the city’s district heating system, the agency said.
The recorded reservoir temperature exceeds 100 degrees Celsius, and the well’s capacity meets the projected targets in full, the agency stated. The exploratory activities in Velika Gorica are part of a wider project to develop geothermal potential for district heating in Croatia, covering six cities.
To fully realize the geothermal system’s potential for district heating in Velika Gorica, a second well is planned. This would create a so-called production-injection pair, allowing for the continuous and safe use of this natural resource, the agency said.
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