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Research and Development Program Plan for Geopressure-Geothermal Resources

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/891754· OSTI ID:891754
The objective of the Geopressure-Geothermal Program of the Division of Geothermal Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, is to determine by the end of FY86 the magnitude and economic potential of the geopressure-geothermal resources. This Program Plan describes how the Department of Energy proposes to achieve this objective. The main purposes of the current program are to narrow the range of uncertainty on the potential recovery of energy from the geopressure-geothermal resources and to ensure the timely development of these resources as the potential is demonstrated. For these purposes, the Division of Geothermal Energy has established the following objectives: (1) Define the magnitude, potential, and economics of the resources. (2) Conduct supporting research on reservoir and fluid characteristics. (3) Adapt or develop downhole, surface, and disposal technology. (4) Identify and mitigate adverse environmental, legal, and institutional issues in order to promote commercialization.
Research Organization:
Division of Geothermal Energy, Assistant Secretary for Resource Applications, Department of Energy
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
891754
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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