Geothermal development in Alaska: an engineering and geologic analysis

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Geothermics; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0375-6505(84)90019-1· OSTI ID:6377368

Economides, M J; Arce, G N

In spite of the vast geothermal potential within the state of Alaska, the economic feasibility is tenuous. Of the five sites examined in this paper, only Tenakee and Summer Bay have even marginal attractiveness for direct utilization. The geothermal reservoirs located at Copper Valley and Makushin Volcano may be feasible for power generation in the near and intermediate future. To make geothermal development feasible, an increase in the population/industrial base would be required, or a consolidation of the present power users. In general, the economic prospects of geothermal power development in Alaska are not attractive at this time, with the exception of Unalaska Island.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
• OSTI ID: 6377368
• Journal Information: Geothermics; (United States), Journal Name: Geothermics; (United States) Vol. 13:3; ISSN GTMCA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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