| Title | Geothermal Energy Use, Country Update for Romania |
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| Authors | Gavriliuc, R; Rosca, M; Polizu, R; Cucueteanu, D |
| Year | 2016 |
| Conference | European Geothermal Congress |
| Keywords | geothermal energy, Romania, deep geothermal, shallow geothermal, ground-source heat pumps, country update |
| Abstract | This country update regarding the geothermal energy use in Romania deals with both deep and shallow geothermal energy. The document presents the latest developments in this field, such as: the evaluation and the possible exploitation of the Bucharest geothermal reservoir, the modernization of the existing deep geothermal wells, and the constant evolution and growth of the shallow geothermal sector - mainly represented by the biggest application in Europe (ELI NP Magurele, near Bucharest), and of the construction of the first data base with the GSHP systems in Romania. |