Maximizing efficiency and the potential for sustainable utilization of geothermal wells, EAGME successfully completed cleaning and development (air lift) operations at the geothermal production wells of the Lithotopos–Iraklia Geothermal Field in the Municipality of Iraklia.
The operations were carried out under the supervision of Dr. Apostolos Arvanitis, Head of the Department of Geothermy and Thermal Natural Resources, and Mr. Panagiotis Vakalopoulos, Geologist of the same Department. The work was part of the Memorandum of Cooperation on Geothermy signed last August between EAGME and the Municipality, which has leased the management and exploitation rights of the geothermal potential in the Lithotopos–Iraklia Geothermal Field, Serres Regional Unit.
To date, the known characteristics of the field show that existing geothermal wells, with depths ranging from 352 to 520 meters, have identified geothermal fluids at temperatures of up to 75°C. These fluids are of good quality and present no significant scaling or corrosion issues. The total installed thermal power from the existing production wells is estimated at 4.47 MWt, equivalent to saving approximately 3,300 tons of oil annually—a figure that could rise significantly with the drilling of additional production wells.
As part of the implementation of the Cooperation Memorandum, an information workshop was held in October, where the prospects for utilizing the geothermal potential of the area were presented and discussed. EAGME emphasized its scientific support for the exploitation and monitoring of the field and announced specific actions such as the cleaning of existing geothermal wells.
Through these initiatives, EAGME reaffirms its commitment to serving local communities by combining scientific expertise with practical, beneficial projects that address the challenges of the ongoing energy transition.
Dr. Dionysios Goutis, Director General of EAGME, stated:
“As promised, we have completed the cleaning and development works on the geothermal wells of the Municipality of Iraklia, within the framework of our long-standing and fruitful cooperation—now formally established through a Memorandum of Cooperation.
I would like to sincerely thank and congratulate the EAGME staff for their swift response and the fully successful execution of the operations.
Geothermal energy, as a clean and renewable energy source, represents a highly promising alternative that contributes to building a more sustainable future—bringing substantial benefits to both the economy and the environment. Its utilization is a crucial step toward energy transition and climate change mitigation.
With dedication and professionalism, EAGME continues to advance in this direction, providing consistent scientific support and valuable expertise in the management of geothermal energy and geothermal fields.”