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Description
SC TRANSGEX SA, a Romanian joint stock company, specializes in the extraction of geothermal water, which it uses for providing sanitary hot water and heat to the public. With over 50% of Romania''s geothermal resources under its licenses, TRANSGEX SA plays a crucial role in the country''s geothermal energy sector. This project aims to increase the production of renewable energy from geothermal sources in Tasnad City while reducing CO2 emissions. By drilling a new geothermal well and installing infrastructure, the project plans to provide thermal comfort to private buildings, a swimming pool, and a future sports center for 25 years. While the project''s profitability indicators are modest, it significantly contributes to green energy production, emissions reduction, and local employment, making grant support crucial for its implementation.
Included in this project is a series of key activities, including:
- Project Management
- Project Publicity
- Investement activity
- External Financial Audit
Summary of project results
The geothermal investment project aimed to address several critical issues and challenges in Tasnad City. The primary challenge was the insufficient geothermal water supply from the existing wells, which could not meet the growing demand for heating and hot water. The Tasnad City Hall''s plans to further expand the tourist resort around the geothermal resource, to support the increased demand and to connect new users, needed the development of a new geothermal production well.
The project involved several key activities and outputs to achieve its objectives. Firstly, a new geothermal well was drilled to a depth of 1,500 meters in the western area of Tasnad locality, Satu Mare County. This well was essential to meet the heat demand of current consumers and connect new users. The hot water is transported through a new route of 1,850 meters of pre-insulated metal pipes to the consumers. The project also includes the purchase and installation of various equipment such as a heat-resistant submersible pump, an above-ground insulated buffer tank, a drilling cabin, a thermal module, and a modular container.
Specific activities contributing to the project''s objectives included:
- Landscaping and land clearing to prepare the site for drilling.
- Construction of the new well and installation of technological equipment like the submersible pump and geothermal water accumulation tank.
- Electrical and power installations to support the new infrastructure.
- Construction and plumbing work to install pre-insulated metal pipes for geothermal water transport and prefabricated chimneys for connections.
- Installation of a thermal module to provide thermal energy for the swimming pool and hot drinking water for showers.
The geothermal investment project achieved significant results, benefiting various stakeholders in Tasnad City. The primary outcome was the increased production of renewable energy from geothermal sources, which is ready to ensure reliable heating and hot water supply to 30 private buildings, a swimming pool, and a sports center. This improvement in thermal comfort directly benefit the residents and users of these facilities.
The project also has a substantial environmental impact by reducing CO2 emissions. It is estimated that the project will reduce CO2 emissions by 2,082 tonnes per year from the third year onwards. This reduction is achieved by replacing fossil fuels with geothermal energy, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable environment.
Overall, the geothermal investment project not only addressed the immediate thermal comfort needs of Tasnad City''s residents and facilities but also contributed to long-term environmental sustainability and economic growth in the region.