Naslov
Geothermal Water as Energetic and Mineral Source

Autori
Kolbah, Slobodan ; Škrlec, Mladen ; Kulenović, Ismet ; Šćuric, Svjetlana ; Golub, Miroslav

Izvornik
Annual 2008 of The Croatian Academy of Engineering (1332-3482) VOL 1 (2009), 1; 139-161

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
geothermal energy production; reserves; environmental protection; economy; Pannonian basin in Croatia.

Sažetak
Geothermal waters are energetic and mineral resources of Republic of Croatia. It is a renewable and environmentally acceptable energy source and a possible trigger of local and country development. Most valuable and proved geothermal potential is encountered in the exploration and production blocks for oil & gas of INA Naftaplin in the Southwest part of the Pannonian basin. Due to these activities, besides of an understanding of geological features, we have wells and surface equipments in place, useful to complete geothermal water production. Of course, additional development is necessary, as well as tests and specific designs, all of which has to fulfill economic viability and strict environmental sustainability. Another problem is to develop local markets for consumption, and to get effective support of the state and broader society, already formally declared. According to our own and world experience, for a step forward in more efficient use of national hydro-geothermal potential, our geological and technological experience from oil as well as geothermal E&P, is crucial in any new project to reach it.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Rudarstvo, nafta i geološko inženjerstvo

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