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Pueblo of Jemez Geothermal Feasibility Study Fianl Report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/877187· OSTI ID:877187

This project assessed the feasibility of developing geothermal energy on the Pueblo of Jemez, with particular attention to the Red Rocks area. Geologic mapping of the Red Rocks area was done at a scale of 1:6000 and geophysical surveys identified a potential drilling target at a depth of 420 feet. The most feasible business identified to use geothermal energy on the reservation was a greenhouse growing culinary and medicinal herbs. Space heating and a spa were identified as two other likely uses of geothermal energy at Jemez Pueblo. Further geophysical surveys are needed to identify the depth to the Madera Limestone, the most likely host for a major geothermal reservoir.

Research Organization:
Pueblo of Jemez
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE - Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
DOE Contract Number:
FC36-02GO12104
OSTI ID:
877187
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English