Extension of the Cerro Prieto field and zones in the Mexicali Valley with geothermal possibilities in the future

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:7369380

Fonseca L, H L; Puente C, I; Diaz C, E

This study concerns the possible extension of the Cerro Prieto field and identification of other zones in the Mexicali Valley with geothermal development potential by assessing the structural geologic conditions in relation to the regional tectonic framework and the integration of geologic and geophysical surveys carried out at Cerro Prieto. This study is based on data obtained from the wells drilled to date and the available geological and geophysical information. With this information, a geologic model of the field is developed as a general description of the geometry of what might be the geothermal reservoir of the Cerro Prieto field. In areas with geothermal potential within the Mexicali Valley, the location of irrigation wells with anomalous temperatures was taken as a point of departure for subsequent studies. Based on this initial information, gravity and magnetic surveys were made, followed by seismic reflection and refraction surveys and the drilling of 1200-m-deep multiple-use wells. Based on the results of the final integration of these studies with the geology of the region, it is suggested that the following areas should be explored further: east of Cerro Prieto, Tulecheck, Riito, Aeropuerto-Algodones, and San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora.

• Research Organization: Comision Federal de Electricidad, Mexicali, Mexico
• OSTI ID: 7369380
• Report Number(s): LBL-11967; CONF-810399-28; ON: DE82019261
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
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CERRO PRIETO GEOTHERMAL FIELD
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
EXPLORATION
GEOLOGIC MODELS
GEOLOGY
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS
GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION
GEOTHERMAL FIELDS
GRAVITY SURVEYS
Geothermal Legacy
LATIN AMERICA
MAGNETIC SURVEYS
MEXICO
NORTH AMERICA
SURVEYS
ZONES