An analysis of geothermal resource development on Unalaska Island, Alaska
Journal Article
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· IEEE Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5351608
A rapid expansion in the seafood industry and projected oil, gas and mining developments have resulted in a shortage of power on Unalaska Island. Currently, all power is supplied by small diesel generators at a cost of 340 mills/kwh for the local utility system. Available data indicate the potential for a significant high temperature geothermal resource on Makushin Volcano, west of the town of Unalaska. A summary of the considerations affecting the development of the Makushin resource to supply power to Unalaska is presented. A preliminary economic analysis of various resource and development assumptions indicated that geothermal power can be competitive with diesel power even though capital investment is high.
- Research Organization:
- Morrison-Knudsen Company, Inc., Boise, Idaho
- OSTI ID:
- 5351608
- Journal Information:
- IEEE Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens.; (United States) Vol. 6; ISSN IGRSD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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