Investigations of potentially promising areas for the development of Renewable Geothermal Energy in Uzbekistan

Abstract

Anomalous areas of Heat Flow Density in Uzbekistan were identified at the stage of preliminary studies on the territory of the Republic. A Multidisciplinary Geophysical surveys (Seismic, Magneto telluric and Gravity exploration) now being implemented on the studied areas in Central Kyzylkum, Gissar and Aral regions. The goal of the development of geothermal resources are as follows: (1) develop a conceptual model to characterize the geology, geophysics and thermodynamics of resources; (2) develop, using this model, a cost-effective strategy for continuing exploration, delineating and evaluating a resource that provide depth and quality data necessary for making decisions regarding plans for the further development of promising geothermal areas in Uzbekistan. The results of geophysical studies, used in combination with geological data, allowed the construction of three-dimensional depth models of the structure of the studied areas with the location of the heat source and provide targets for test (exploration) drilling.

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In plain English

A conference abstract on the next stage of the search for geothermal energy in Uzbekistan. After areas of anomalous heat flow were found in preliminary studies, seismic, magnetotelluric and gravity surveys are under way in Central Kyzylkum, Gissar and the Aral region.

The aim is a model of the geology and heat of each resource, and a cost-effective plan for further exploration. 3D depth models built from the surveys show where the heat source is and give targets for test drilling.

How to cite

Rasul Saxobidinov and Irina Sidorova (2023). Investigations of potentially promising areas for the development of Renewable Geothermal Energy in Uzbekistan. 28th IUGG General Assembly (IUGG2023), Berlin, abstract IUGG23-0118. https://doi.org/10.57757/IUGG23-0118