Geothermal reinjection experience in New Zealand

Journal Article · Wed Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6060260

Horne, R N; Grant, M A; McCabe, W J

Extensive injection testing has been conducted in New Zealand in the process of designing a reinjection scheme for the Ohaaki (Broadlands) geothermal field development. In addition, there have been a number of long-term injections at Wairakei. Actually, all were unintentional, arising from down flowing colder water within certain wells; however, much valuable information was obtained. The results summarized in this study fall into 3 categories: permeability changes due to injection (both increases and decreases have been observed); tracer returns from injection wells to other producers; and thermal influence of injection on the injection well itself and on its surrounding producers. 13 references.

• OSTI ID: 6060260
• Journal Information: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States), Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Vol. SPE-12712; ISSN SEAPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150600* -- Geothermal Energy-- Environmental Aspects
150904 -- Geothermal Engineering-- Geothermal Reservoir & Well Performance
AUSTRALASIA
BROADLANDS GEOTHERMAL FIELD
ENERGY TRANSFER
ENGINEERING
FLUIDS
GEOTHERMAL FIELDS
GEOTHERMAL FLUIDS
GEOTHERMAL GRADIENTS
GEOTHERMAL WELLS
HEAT TRANSFER
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
INJECTION WELLS
LIQUID WASTES
NEW ZEALAND
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PERMEABILITY
REINJECTION
RESERVOIR ENGINEERING
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
TEMPERATURE GRADIENTS
WAIRAKEI GEOTHERMAL FIELD
WASTE WATER
WASTES
WATER
WELLS