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Geothermal Energy in Crewe Moves a Step Closer (Crewe Guardian)

Plans for the construction of a geothermal power station in north England are moving forward

Plans to tap into Crewe’s potential reserves of geothermal energy will move a step closer next month when Cheshire East Council holds an open day to attract potential energy partners.

The Council is holding an open day in Crewe for potential partners on Thursday, June 5.

Council Leader Councillor Michael Jones said: “Along with our partner, we will be exploring the benefits of drilling down up to 5km and extracting water at temperatures around 100 degrees Celsius.

“If this is indeed successful, we could be looking at an opportunity to heat homes and businesses in the area with this new technology.

The Council hopes to begin extraction with a suitable partner within the next 12 months, offering the successful partner a long-term lease and creating a revenue stream for the Council through rent and profits.

Interested parties are being asked to complete a pre-qualification questionnaire by mid-June.

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