| Abstract |
In Algeria, calcareous rocks, sandy limestone and sandstones of Mesozoic age constitute the main geothermal reservoirs. The total flow rate from the several hot springs of the North and the exploiting wells of the albian reservoir is about 12 m3/s. The temperature of waters varies from 22?C to 98?C. The principal utilization of these hot waters is the balneology and in a more small scale, space and greenhouses heating. Eight hot springs are used as public thermal resorts for medical purposes, generally for treatment of rheumatism and some skin diseases. The recent adoption of the renewable energies law by the government will certainly enhance the geothermal activities. |