HC Deb 14 May 1990 vol 172 cc316-7W
28. Mr. Matthew Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what progress has been made with the Cornwall hot rocks project.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The research on geothermal hot dry rocks being carried out by the Camborne school of mines in Cornwall is progressing to schedule. The current programme is conducting experimental work on the existing reservoir at 2.5km depth and undertaking a conceptual design study for a 6km deep system which will be required to give the necessary temperatures for electricity generation.

A review of progress of the programme and future possibilities is currently in train.