Geothermal energy in Tibet

Journal Article · Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · Bull., Geotherm. Resour. Counc. (Davis, Calif.); (United States)

OSTI ID:6137942

Lund, J W; McEuen, R B; Roberts, A

During the fall of 1983, a American delegation of 14 geothermal experts visited the People's Republic of China. The three-week trip included visits to Beijing (Peking), Chengdu, Lhasa, Yangbajing, and Kunming. By far the highlight of the trip was the journey to Tibet where the geothermal field and power station at Yangbajing were toured. Technical exchanges with Chinese and Tibetan geothermal scientists and engineers were made at Beijing, Lhasa, Yangbajing and Kunming. At Kunming in Yunnan Province, the geothermal field in the western part of the province was discussed, but not visited. This latter field is in the process of extensive investigation, but only minor direct-use development such as sulfur collection and wool washing is being undertaken. The drilling of wells and power plant construction is anticipated in the Rehai and Ridian fields in the near future. In general, Yunnan has one of the largest geothermal potentials in China with over 600 sites identified so far. The sites are widespread throughout the province, but the high temperature sites are located in the western part, a very mountainous area.

• OSTI ID: 6137942
• Journal Information: Bull., Geotherm. Resour. Counc. (Davis, Calif.); (United States), Vol. 13:8
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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