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Effect of human judgment on geothermal leasing: a case study

Conference · · Trans. - Geotherm. Resour. Counc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6374766
At numerous geothermal sites, federal geothermal leases are necessary in order to explore for and develop geothermal energy, especially where there is power generation potential. In some instances, geothermal lease applications filed as early as 1974 are still pending. On National Forest lands in particular, issuance of geothermal leases has been slow. Of the 4052 non-competitive geothermal lease applications on BLM lands, 22% were issued; whereas of the 1718 applications on USFS lands, only 1% were issued as of 1978 (Beeland, et al, 1978).
Research Organization:
Western Energy Planners, Ltd., Denver, CO
OSTI ID:
6374766
Report Number(s):
CONF-800920-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Trans. - Geotherm. Resour. Counc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English