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Seros has commenced drilling India's first geothermal resource-mapping well in Puga Valley, Ladakh, aiming to establish the country's presence in global geothermal energy. The drilling began in mid-2024, with the company targeting a depth of 900-1,000 metres after reaching 400 metres in the previous season.

The pilot well will be succeeded by two exploration wells, set to start in late June or early July 2025. The project, executed with ONGC Energy Centre, is part of India's strategy to diversify its clean energy mix beyond solar and wind.

The Puga Valley has subsurface temperatures above 200 degrees Celsius, with an estimated generation potential of 10 MW for the first identified reservoir. The project will utilize binary cycle geothermal technology and has been designed with environmental safeguards. Successful implementation is expected to attract investment and support India’s clean energy goals.