CURRENT STATE AND PROSPECTS OF USE OF GEOTHERMAL WATERS IN RUSSIA (ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE KHANKALA DEPOSIT)
Article is devoted to the use of geothermal water as an alternative resource. It presents an overview of the current state and development of this type of renewable energy in Russia. This article gives an overview and highlights regions of Russia as the most developed in use of geothermal waters, highlights deposits of geothermal waters in Chechen Republic and Khankala deposit as the biggest and most promising. Technology of reinjection, which was applied during the exploitation of the Khankala deposit and problem connected with it, such as poor injectivity of wells, are discussed. The geological and hydrogeological aspects of the deposit are reflected in the article. Future plans for utilization of geothermal waters of this deposit are revealed. The problems of development of this alternative source of energy such as absence of laws regulating this field of activity is touched. Problem of absence of special insurance system for geological and other risks faced during exploitation of geothermal water deposit as usual is revealed. The example of France, where works on this alternative source is highly insured is given. Opinion on the prospects of geothermal energy development in Russia, especially if finishing a successful project in Chechnya, is given.