ONGC Completes Two Deep Geothermal Wells in Ladakh, Boosting Clean Energy
ONGC Energy Centre successfully completed two deep geothermal wells (GT#02 and GT#03) at Puga, Ladakh on 17 July 2026. This marks a significant step for India's first demonstration-scale geothermal power project, aimed at providing clean energy and supporting socio-economic development in the region.
The project is significant for regional energy security and socio-economic development, and it contributes to national clean energy goals, indicating a medium-term impact.
The completion of the geothermal wells is a positive development for ONGC and the region, advancing clean energy initiatives and contributing to India's Net Zero objectives.
The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, marked the successful completion of two deep geothermal wells, GT#02 and GT#03, at the Puga Geothermal Project by ONGC Energy Centre on 17 July 2026. This milestone is a significant step towards developing India's first demonstration-scale geothermal power project in Puga.
The project aims to provide clean, dependable, and round-the-clock energy to Ladakh, thereby enhancing energy access in remote areas, reducing reliance on conventional fuels, and ensuring reliable power during the harsh winters. Beyond electricity, geothermal energy holds potential for space heating, greenhouse cultivation, year-round agriculture, food processing, geotourism, and supporting sustainable livelihoods, contributing to Ladakh's socio-economic development and its goal of becoming a carbon-neutral region.
At the national level, this initiative bolsters India's clean energy portfolio, promotes technological self-reliance, and supports the country's long-term energy security and Net Zero objectives. The project is a collaborative effort involving ONGC Energy Centre, the UT Administration of Ladakh, and LAHDC-Leh, under a five-year collaboration renewed in June 2026. The event was attended by various dignitaries, including Administrative Secretary Shri Himanshu Gupta, IAS, and Secretary to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Ms Shashanka Ala, IAS. Representing ONGC, Director (Technology and Field Services) Shri Vikram Saxena emphasized the company's commitment to innovation, energy security, and a sustainable future.
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