Perspectives on geopressured resources within the geothermal program
This work reviews the potential of geothermal energy in the U.S. Current sources of and uses for geothermal energy are described. The study outlines how geopressured resources fit into the geothermal program of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Description of the program status includes progress in drilling and assessing geopressured resources. The Division of Geothermal Energy within DOE is responsible for geothermal resources comprising point heat sources (igneous); high heat flow regions such as those between the Sierras and the Rockies; radiogenic heat sources of moderate temperatures of the eastern U.S. coast; geopressured zones; and hot dry rock systems. Interest in these resources focuses on electric power production, direct heat application, and methane production from the geopressured aquifers.
- OSTI ID:
- 6060578
- Journal Information:
- Texas Univ. Bureau Economics Geology, US Gulf Coast Geopressured-Geothermal Energy Research and Development Conference; (United States), Vol. 1; Conference: 4. Texas University Bureau Economics Geology, US Gulf Coast Geopressured-Geothermal Energy Research and Development conference, Austin, TX, USA, 29-31 Oct 1979
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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