Geothermal resources assessed in Honduras

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1986 · Geotherm. Hot Line; (United States)

OSTI ID:6812877

The investigation of the Platanares geothermal site is part of a joint Honduras (Empresa Nacional de Energia Electrica)/US (Los Alamos National Laboratory and US Geological Survey) assessment of the nationwide geothermal resource potential of Honduras. Platanares was selected as one of the initial sites for detailed study on the basis of previous geothermal reconnaissance work. The results of the geologic studies indicate that Platarnares' potential for development as an electrical power source is extremely good. This preliminary conclusion must be substantiated and refined through additional studies. Geophysical investigations are needed to further define the subsurface geology and fracture system. Several wells should be drilled to a depth of several hundred meters to measure thermal gradients. This will allow the calculation of the geothermal potential of the Platanares site and will indicate whether further development of the site is warranted.

• OSTI ID: 6812877
• Journal Information: Geotherm. Hot Line; (United States), Vol. 16:1-2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
RESOURCE ASSESSMENT
HONDURAS
GEOLOGIC SURVEYS
INFORMATION NEEDS
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
POWER GENERATION
RESOURCE POTENTIAL
USA
CENTRAL AMERICA
COOPERATION
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
LATIN AMERICA
NORTH AMERICA
RESOURCES
SURVEYS
150102* - Geothermal Energy- Resources & Availability- Non-USA- (-1989)