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Title: Plan for the long term environmental assessment of geopressured resource development in the Louisiana Gulf Coast Region

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6765978· OSTI ID:6765978

Results of research to develop a plan for the long-term environmental assessment of geopressured/geothermal resource development in the Louisiana Gulf Coast region are reported. An overall view of the environmental issues facing decision-makers in the area of geopressured resource development is presented, along with a plan for monitoring potential environmental impacts. Separate assessments and plans are presented for geological effects, air and water quality, ecosystem quality, and socioeconomic and cultural considerations. (JGB)

Research Organization:
Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge (USA). Inst. for Environmental Studies
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
6765978
Report Number(s):
UCRL-13913
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English