Geothermal resources: Frio Formation, Upper Texas Gulf Coast. Geological circular 76-3
Major sand trends were identified in the Frio Formation, Upper Texas Gulf Coast as part of the evaluation of its potential for producing geothermal energy. Electrical logs from 465 wells spaced 5 to 10 miles apart were used in the study. Maps illustrating total net sand and total sand percentage of the Frio Formation are included. It was found that subsurface fluid temperatures of greater than 250/sup 0/F occur in the Frio sand bodies up to 100 ft thick downdip of the high-sand trends. LA broad band in Brazoria and Galveston Counties was delineated as having geothermal potential. (JGB)
- Research Organization:
- Texas Univ., Austin (USA). Bureau of Economic Geology
- OSTI ID:
- 7280171
- Report Number(s):
- NP-22439
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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