Ardabil Geothermal Power Plant Finally Moving Ahead

The construction of Iran’s first geothermal power plant in Meshkinshahr, Ardabil Province, has gained momentum as obstacles hampering the project, including financial disputes between the Energy Ministry and the project contractor, are addressed, a deputy energy minister said.
"The 50-megawatt station was to go on stream last year, but the contractor stepped back due to financial disagreements with the employer [Energy Ministry]," Homayoun Haeri was quoted as saying by IRNA.
The plant is now expected to be synchronized with the national power grid in August when summer demand peaks.
Eleven wells have been drilled at the site near Meshkinshahr at a depth of 3,200 meters and special turbines are being installed for power generation, Haeri said.