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Binary Cycle Geothermal Demonstration Power Plant New Developments

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OSTI ID:892081
San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG and E) has been associated with geothermal exploration and development in the Imperial Valley since 1971. SDG and E currently has interests in the four geothermal reservoirs shown. Major SDG and E activities have included drilling and flow testing geothermal exploration wells, feasibility and process flow studies, small-scale field testing of power processes and equipment, and pilot plant scale test facility design, construction and operation. Supporting activities have included geothermal leasing, acquisition of land and water rights, pursual of a major new transmission line to carry Imperial Valley geothermal and other sources of power to San Diego, and support of Magma Electric's 10 MW East Mesa Geothermal Power Plant.
Research Organization:
San Diego Gas and Electric Company, San Diego, CA
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
892081
Report Number(s):
EPRI-TC-80-907-5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English