The Marysville, Montana Geothermal Project. Final Report

Technical Report · Mon Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1975

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7311371· OSTI ID:7311371

This report describes the exploration of an anomalous site near Marysville, Montana, where the geothermal heat flow is about 10 times the regional average. The site arouses scientific interest because there are no surface manifestations such as young volcanics, hot springs, geysers, etc., within 20 miles of it. Also, there is significant economic interest in exploring the source of heat as a potential for the generation of electricity. Included herein are independent sections prepared by each contractor. Consequently, there is some overlapping information, generally presented from different viewpoints. The project consists of geophysical surveys in 1973 and 1974, the drilling of the deep well in the summer of 1974 to a depth of 6790 feet, the coring and logging of the well, the supporting scientific studies, and the data analysis. Since so much data are available on the Marysville system, it can serve as a testing and research area to help locate and understand similar systems. (GRA)

• Research Organization: Battelle Pacific Northwest Labs., Richland, WA (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 7311371
• Report Number(s): PB-258134
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150301* -- Geothermal Exploration & Exploration Technology-- Geophysical Techniques & Surveys
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DRILLING
EXPLORATION
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS
GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION
Geothermal Legacy
HEAT FLOW
MONTANA
NORTH AMERICA
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
USA
WELL DRILLING
WELL LOGGING