Analysis of exploratory wells in the Cerro Prieto Field and the Mexicali Valley

Conference · Tue Aug 10 04:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:7369518

Cobo R, J M; Bermejo M, F J

Agricultural development in the Mexicali Valley and in the high cost of electric power required to operate the irrigation wells in the Valley prompted the Mexican government to investigate the possibility of taking advantage of thermal manifestations in the area located 28 km southeast of the city of Mexicali to generate electric power and thereby partially decrease the flight of foreign exchange. In 1958, a geologic study of the southern and southeastern zone of Mexicali was conducted to identify the possibilities of tapping geothermal resources. The purpose of this study was to gain knowledge of the geologic conditions in this area and, if possible, to establish the location of exploratory and production wells and, on the basis of the results of the former, examine the geologic history in order to gain knowledge and understanding of the structural control of the steam. On the basis of this study, it was recommended that 3 exploratory wells should be drilled in order to locate weak zones that would easily allow for steam flow.

• OSTI ID: 7369518
• Report Number(s): CONF-8208109-Vol.2-15; ON: DE87003674
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150202* -- Geology & Hydrology of Geothermal Systems-- Non-USA-- (-1989)
150303 -- Geothermal Exploration & Exploration Technology-- Exploratory Drilling & Well Logging
CERRO PRIETO GEOTHERMAL FIELD
DRILLING
EXPLORATORY WELLS
GEOLOGY
GEOTHERMAL FIELDS
GEOTHERMAL WELLS
Geothermal Legacy
LITHOLOGY
WELL DRILLING
WELLS