diff --git a/changelog.txt b/changelog.txt
index 7c2a7228..1c29a64b 100644
--- a/changelog.txt
+++ b/changelog.txt
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ Date: ?
     - Snarer hearts added to utility science pack. Kevlar removed from utility science pack.
     - Fixed that composter turd path 1 module bonus did not work. (https://github.com/pyanodon/pybugreports/issues/370)
     - Stack filter inserters have been deleted. Removed stack filter inserters from sap turd path 2 recipe.
+    - Fixed that chitin -> geothermal water produced at too low temperature for use in energy generation.
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 Version: 2.1.14
 Date: 2024-1-10
diff --git a/prototypes/recipes/recipes-atomizer.lua b/prototypes/recipes/recipes-atomizer.lua
index af8ba20e..c51fe1b2 100644
--- a/prototypes/recipes/recipes-atomizer.lua
+++ b/prototypes/recipes/recipes-atomizer.lua
@@ -627,7 +627,7 @@ if mods.pyalternativeenergy then
             {type = 'item', name = 'chitin', amount = 2},
         },
         results = {
-            {type = 'fluid', name = 'geothermal-water', amount = 50},
+            {type = 'fluid', name = 'geothermal-water', amount = 50, temperature = 3000},
         },
     }:add_unlock('molecular-decohesion')
 end
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