en.Wedoany.com Reported - On July 2, the ZK2502 borehole of the Altay City Jiangjunshan Geothermal Resource Survey and Evaluation Project officially commenced. This project is a key geological exploration project funded by the Altay City government for the fiscal year 2026. With the full initiation of drilling operations, deep borehole exploration will be conducted to assess the regional geothermal resource endowment, laying a solid resource foundation for the development of local clean energy and cultural tourism & wellness industries.
At the commencement ceremony, all drilling equipment was fully debugged and in place, with personnel from construction, natural resources, and enterprise sectors lined up. As the start command was given, the drilling rig slowly began operation. Previously, technical staff had completed preparatory work including wide-field electromagnetic method surveys across the entire area, site leveling, and material transportation. In response to construction challenges at the original borehole location, the drilling points were re-optimized, and all preconditions were fully met.
Upon completion of this project, Altay will tap into the potential of hot spring wellness, integrating geothermal resources with cultural tourism and wellness industries to develop a "skiing + hot spring" business model, revitalizing resource advantages and promoting the high-quality development of the cultural tourism and wellness sector.
The total project budget is 6.988 million yuan, covering a survey area of 200 square kilometers in Jiangjunshan. The plan includes drilling three geothermal exploration wells: one 2,000-meter deep well and two 1,000-meter shallow wells, supplemented by geophysical surveys, pumping tests, and soil, water, and rock sample analyses. Upon project completion, optimal geothermal development zones will be delineated, facilitating the implementation of green industries such as geothermal heating and hot spring wellness, optimizing the energy structure, and empowering high-quality development in cultural tourism and public welfare.
Previously, the Altay Xuedu Airport Geothermal Energy Comprehensive Supply Project was successfully completed. This project adopts a closed-loop geothermal technology that "extracts heat without extracting water," providing year-round clean heating and cooling services for the airport. Specifically, a 1,500-meter medium-deep well supplies heating for 35,000 square meters of airport facilities, while 110 shallow ground-source heat pumps provide cooling for 10,000 square meters, helping Xuedu Airport build an energy-efficient, zero-carbon, and environmentally friendly facility.
