Tunisia geo energy group

How is geothermal energy used in Tunisia?

In Tunisia, because of the low enthalpy resources, the use of geothermal energy is limited to direct utilization, especially in agriculture. The resources are localized mainly in the southern part of the country (Kebili, Gabes and Tozeur regions) and utilized mostly for agricultural purposes.

What is geothermal exploitation in Tunisia?

In Tunisia, according to Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources, the General Direction of Water Resources report (DGRE, 2005), about 1143 millions m3 are exploited from geothermal resources, 76% of which are used for agricultural purposes, 19% for water drinking and 5% for industry and tourism. This exploitation differs from region to region.

Who manages the energy sector in Tunisia?

As of March 2020, the Tunisian electricity sector is managed by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and the Energy Transition. For the past two years, renewable energy portfolio was managed by the Ministry of Industry, Small and Medium Size Enterprises.

How many geothermal provinces are there in Tunisia?

Geological setting Tunisia is subdivided into five great "geothermal provinces" (Fig. la): the Northern province (PI), the North-Eastern province (PII), the Central province (PIII), Chott's province (PIV) and the Southern province (PV).

What are Tunisia's energy projects?

One third of the projects will be for wind farms and two thirds for solar photovoltaics. Tunisia’s national grid is connected to those of Algeria and Libya which together helped supply about 12% of Tunisia’s power consumption in the first half of 2023.

What aquifer salinity is found in southern Tunisia?

Aquifer salinity in southern Tunisia, in g/I. 5 t.aO "-.--.I 318 ftamed Ben Dhia I geothermal gradients, applied in southern i'unisia by using the numerous oil wells. The geothermal gradient ranges from 2.1 to 4.6/100 m. The maximum underground temperature, 150 at 3500 m depth, was found in the deepest regional aquifer (Triassic).