U. S. energy supply and reserve estimation of geothermal steam projects

Conference · Wed Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1976 · Geotherm. Energy Mag.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7336369

Keplinger, C H

Five factors that make geothermal development attractive are discussed, namely: declining oil production and reserves; declining gas production and reserves; total energy outlook through 1990; price is over $14.00 per barrel for foreign imported oil or natural gasoline products; and known geothermal areas in the western U.S. The art of estimating reserves from steam-dominated geothermal reservoirs, such as The Geysers in California, is reviewed. A typical economic evaluation of a geothermal steam project is given. (MHR)

• Research Organization: Keplinger and Associates, Inc., Tulsa, OK
• OSTI ID: 7336369
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Geotherm. Energy Mag.; (United States) Journal Volume: 4:9
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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