Extension of the Cerro Prieto field and zones in the Mexicali Valley with geothermal possibilities in the future

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:7369380

Fonseca L, H L; Puente C, I; Diaz C, E

This study concerns the possible extension of the Cerro Prieto field and identification of other zones in the Mexicali Valley with geothermal development potential by assessing the structural geologic conditions in relation to the regional tectonic framework and the integration of geologic and geophysical surveys carried out at Cerro Prieto. This study is based on data obtained from the wells drilled to date and the available geological and geophysical information. With this information, a geologic model of the field is developed as a general description of the geometry of what might be the geothermal reservoir of the Cerro Prieto field. In areas with geothermal potential within the Mexicali Valley, the location of irrigation wells with anomalous temperatures was taken as a point of departure for subsequent studies. Based on this initial information, gravity and magnetic surveys were made, followed by seismic reflection and refraction surveys and the drilling of 1200-m-deep multiple-use wells. Based on the results of the final integration of these studies with the geology of the region, it is suggested that the following areas should be explored further: east of Cerro Prieto, Tulecheck, Riito, Aeropuerto-Algodones, and San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora.

• Research Organization: Comision Federal de Electricidad, Mexicali, Mexico
• OSTI ID: 7369380
• Report Number(s): LBL-11967; CONF-810399-28; ON: DE82019261
• Resource Relation: Conference: 3. symposium on the Cerro Prieto geothermal field in Baja California, Mexico, San Francisco, CA, USA, Mar 1981; Related Information: In: Proceedings: third symposium on the Cerro Prieto geothermal field, Baja California, Mexico, by
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
CERRO PRIETO GEOTHERMAL FIELD
GEOLOGY
GRAVITY SURVEYS
MAGNETIC SURVEYS
GEOLOGIC MODELS
GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION
MEXICO
ZONES
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
EXPLORATION
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS
GEOTHERMAL FIELDS
LATIN AMERICA
NORTH AMERICA
SURVEYS
Geothermal Legacy
150202* - Geology & Hydrology of Geothermal Systems- Non-USA- (-1989)
150301 - Geothermal Exploration & Exploration Technology- Geophysical Techniques & Surveys