A case study of a Middle East country to evaluate the Development Prospects of the Mesopotamian artesian basin as a source of drinking groundwater and hydro-mineral raw materials
The availability of drinking water in the Middle East countries with a dominant arid climate largely determines the sanitary and demographic well-being of the region. With regard to the conditions for the development of hydrocarbon fields, the availability of an in-field autonomous underground water intake will also reduce the logistical and other risks associated with the delivery of drinking water. In addition to drinking water supply, the Mesozoic underground waters at a depth of 1000 to 5200 meters have a high economic potential as a source of geothermal and hydromineral raw materials