| Title | Geothermal Energy Development in Turkey |
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| Authors | Simsek, Sakir; Okandan, Ender |
| Year | 1990 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Country Update; Exploration; Turkey; Annual Reports; Flow Rates |
| Abstract | Geothermal fields in Turkey are related to rather complex zones of collision between the Eurasian and African continents, and penetration of the Arabian plate into the Anatolian continental mass. These processes gave rise to fracturing of the lithosphere and eruption of magmas. Geothermal regional assessment studies have proven several low enthalpy sources and some high enthalpy fields suitable for electricity generation. This paper will summarize developments in exploration drilling and give examples of direct utilization implemented in recent years. |