Ignis Energy starts exploration drilling in Kaynarpinar geothermal site, Türkiye
Drilling operations at the Kaynarpinar geothermal site in Türkiye (source: Ignis Energy)
Carlo Cariaga
25 Oct 2024
Exploration drilling has started at the Kaynarpinar geothermal site of Ignis Energy in Türkiye, seeking to validate the project's conceptual model and geothermal potential.
Ignis Energy has announced the start of drilling of the company’s first geothermal well in eastern Türkiye in the Kaynarpinar exploitation lease. The exploration well will be drilled to target depth of 1000 meters to validate the model of the resource and evaluate its geothermal potential.
The Kaynarpinar geothermal exploitation license is located at the eastern part of Turkiye, in the eastern Anatolia region, within the district border of Bingöl city with a coverage of 1.2 km2. The nearest district to the licensed area, Kaynarpinar, takes its name from the region’s abundant hot springs. Nearby, a boutique thermal spa center is operated by a local investor.
A few drilled shallow wells, reaching a depth of 100 meters, exhibit a temperature of 80 °C with an artesian flow reflecting the active geothermal system hidden deep down below. Given Bingöl’s untapped potential, these geothermal resources can enhance the region socio-economically and stimulate activity through both direct and indirect uses.
The start of exploration drilling follows up on extensive exploration studies conducted by Ignis Energy in the license area. These include magnetotelluric surveys, geochemical analyses, drone imaging, and geological studies. Using the collected data sets, Ignis Energy developed a comprehensive conceptual model, which the exploration well will put to the test.
Ignis Energy has been active in expanding their geothermal portfolio in other regions, recently securing leases in California and Nevada.
Source: Ignis Energy via LinkedIn
