Petropath Fluids India Ltd. is proud to contribute to a major leap in India’s renewable energy sector with its critical role in the Puga Geothermal Project — the first successful geothermal drilling campaign in India, located in the high-altitude Himalayan region of Puga Valley, Ladakh.
Executed under the leadership of ONGC Energy Centre, this milestone project showcases India’s capacity for geothermal energy exploration and its commitment to sustainable energy development.
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As a trusted drilling fluids and engineering partner, Petropath Fluids India Ltd. provided comprehensive support in one of India’s most extreme environments, including:

🧪 1. Drilling Fluid Management & Mud Engineering Services

Our team delivered 24/7 onsite mud engineering, with real-time fluid treatment and monitoring to ensure wellbore stability under intense geothermal drilling conditions. Custom formulations addressed high-temperature and unique geological formations.

🚚 2. Geothermal Chemical Supply & Logistics

We ensured uninterrupted supply of specialized drilling fluid chemicals, built specifically for geothermal drilling in Ladakh, capable of withstanding high heat and minimizing formation damage.

❄️ 3. Advanced Mud Cooler Deployment

To control extreme subsurface heat, mud cooling systems were deployed. These units preserved fluid integrity, extended equipment life, and enhanced operational safety and performance.

♻️ 4. Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) Setup & Operation

Sustainability is at the heart of our operations. Our onsite Effluent Treatment Plants processed drilling wastewater, aligning with eco-regulations in this sensitive Himalayan ecosystem and contributing to a greener energy mission.

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The resilient Petropath team at 14,000 feet in Puga Valley.
Despite sub-zero temperatures and low-oxygen conditions, our skilled professionals displayed technical strength, adaptability, and unwavering dedication — critical to the success of this geothermal project in India.

🎯 Overcoming Challenges, Delivering Excellence

Operating at extreme altitudes, our team successfully executed complex operations with precision. The project reflects Petropath’s technical leadership, innovation, and unwavering commitment to clean and renewable energy in India.
We sincerely thank the ONGC Energy Centre for trusting us with this strategic initiative. Our journey at the Puga Geothermal Project reaffirms our mission to empower India’s transition to clean energy through geothermal innovation.