Update of geothermal energy development in Greece

Journal Article · · Geothermics (International Journal of Geothermal Research and its Applications); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0375-6505(92)90039-C· OSTI ID:6286394

Koutroupis, N ^[1]

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1. Public Power Corp., Athens (Greece)

Following the completion of the Geothermal Reconnaissance Study in Greece and the successful drilling of seven deep geothermal wells in the Aegean islands of Milos and Nisyros, PPC started the first step towards geothermal development for electricity production as follows: A geothermal electric pilot plant of 2 MW[sub e] nominal capacity was installed on the Zephyria plain in Milos island (1985). During a nine month operation of the plant, problems connected with its long term operation were solved (hot reinjection of the high salinity brine, turbine washing etc). A feasibility study regarding exploitation of the Nisyros geothermal resources was completed and PPC connected Nisyros island electrically to Kos island via submarine cables. As consequence of the reaction against geothermal development by the people of Milos in early 1989, the power plant is still out of operation and the feasibility study planned for Milos has been postponed. For similar reasons the Nisyros drilling contract for five new geothermal deep wells has not come into force as yet. This paper summarizes the main PPC geothermal activities to date, the problems caused by the reactions of the Milos and Nisyros population and the relevant PPC countermeasures, as well as outlining the PPC development program for the near future.

• OSTI ID: 6286394
• Journal Information: Geothermics (International Journal of Geothermal Research and its Applications); (United States), Journal Name: Geothermics (International Journal of Geothermal Research and its Applications); (United States) Vol. 21:5/6; ISSN GTMCAT; ISSN 0375-6505
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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