| Title | Geothermal Energy Use, Country Update for Ukraine |
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| Authors | Morozov, Y; Barylo, A |
| Year | 2016 |
| Conference | European Geothermal Congress |
| Keywords | thermal waters, geothermal installation, heating, balneology, Ukraine |
| Abstract | In this report, the analysis of Ukrainian geothermal conditions is given. The regions that are promising for the formation of geothermal deposits are distinguished. These are the Transcarpathian and the Carpathian depressions, the Black Sea artesian basin (Steppe Crimea and Black Sea Coast) and the Dnieper-Donetsk artesian basin. Low-temperature geothermal resources are also available in Donetsk folded area. The geothermal field mainly is confined to the oil and gas province. In Ukraine, more than 12,000 wells have been drilled for various purposes. Thermal aquifers are found at depths of 900 to 7020 m. The formation temperature of the thermal water varies from 35 to 210 °C. The well flow rates changes from a few to 30 dm3/s. Some promising geothermal sites are shown in Figure 1. Forecasted energy potential of geothermal resources of the explored part of Ukraine is 50 million TOE. The utilization of geothermal resources in Ukraine began in 1986. Total 8 geothermal plants have been built. Within 3-10 years, they have been used for heating of social buildings and sanatoriums. The total installed capacity of these plants is 11.2 MW. Currently, there are two geothermal plants with a total installed capacity of 0.9 MW. In recent years, rapidly growing using of geothermal resources for the balneological and recreational aims (swimming pools and procedures). Geothermal recreation centers have been built in the Zakarpattia and Kherson oblasts. The total installed capacity of geothermal balneological plants is about 3 MW. |