Energy from the Earth, for the Earth
Al Mubazzarah
Exploring the Geothermal Energy Potential
in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates, located at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula, primarily relies on groundwater stored in sediment aquifers and fractured bedrock aquifers. Some of these groundwater reserves are naturally heated by the Earth's internal heat, creating geothermal potential. A key example is Green Mubazzarah, South
of Al Ain, which is known for its geothermal hot springs and holds promising potential for sustainable geothermal energy production.
Geological Setting
The geothermal fields in this region exhibit low-enthalpy geothermal systems. Hydrogeological and geochemical studies revealed that the waters in these areas are mainly replenished by meteoric water (rainwater) that circulates through faults, heating up as it travels through the geothermal gradient
of the region.
Geothermal Reservoir Temperature
A Monte Carlo simulation conducted by Saibi, a Geoscientist
at United Arab Emirates University, estimated that the geothermal reservoir at Mubazzarah has a temperature of approximately 151°C at a depth of 3.8 km. The reservoir has the potential
to produce 16.5 MW of electricity over 25 years.
