Geothermal resource assessment in Honduras: How we got to Platanares
The initial phase of a geothermal resource assessment of Honduras is essentially complete. Reconnaissance scale geological and geochemical investigations were performed at six previously identified sites to determine relative potentials for electricity generation or direct heat use. Two of the six sites were eliminated because of low potential for the production of electricity and detailed geological and geochemical work was concentrated at the remaining four sites. After an evaluation of new data, two sites (Platanares and San Ignacio) were selected for detailed geophysical surveys and one (Platanares) for gradient drilling. Very encouraging results were obtained from the drilling and it is apparent that a feasibility phase investigation is warranted at Platanares.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA); Empresa Nacional de Energia Electrica, Tegucigalpa (Honduras)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- OSTI ID:
- 5691704
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-87-3609; CONF-880134-1; ON: DE88001799
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: ASME/ETCE conference, New Orleans, LA, USA, 11 Jan 1988; Other Information: Paper copy only, copy does not permit microfiche production
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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