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Well site safety at the Geysers

Journal Article · · Calif. Geol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6548490

It is pointed out that the four well blowouts occurring at the Geysers between 1957 and 1975 were caused by mass earth movement at the well site, insufficiently cased wellbores in incompetent or hydrothermally altered rock, and equipment failure. California siting and drilling regulations that assist in the safe and efficient development of geothermal resources are summarized. (JGB)

OSTI ID:
6548490
Journal Information:
Calif. Geol.; (United States), Journal Name: Calif. Geol.; (United States) Vol. 31:7; ISSN CGEOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150303* -- Geothermal Exploration & Exploration Technology-- Exploratory Drilling & Well Logging
150901 -- Geothermal Engineering-- Drilling Technology & Well Hardware
150905 -- Geothermal Engineering-- Control Systems
ACCIDENTS
BLOWOUTS
DRILLING
EQUIPMENT
FAILURES
GEOTHERMAL FIELDS
GEOTHERMAL WELLS
GEYSERS GEOTHERMAL FIELD
LANDSLIDES
REGULATIONS
SAFETY
SITE SELECTION
STATE GOVERNMENT
WELL DRILLING
WELLS