| Title | Country Update from Republic of Georgia |
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| Authors | Guram Buachidze |
| Year | 1995 |
| Conference | World Geothermal Congress |
| Keywords | thermal waters fields, resources, direct use, Georgia |
| Abstract | This paper presents generalized data about the thermal waters of Georgia. The total flow of waters with temperatures ranging from 33 to 108oC exceeds 8000 l/s, making it equivalent to 0.5 million tons of conventional fuel per year. Employment of up to date techniques of water utilization is sure to increase this value up to 2 million tons of conventional fuel per year. 15-20 revealed fields, most of which are located in West Georgia, had considerable reserves of heat energy. This might be used to supply part of the power deficit under the current energetical crisis. The following table lists general characteristics of geothermal activity proceeding in Georgia. |