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Interpretation of Geoelectric Structure at Hululais Prospect Area, South Sumatra

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/895941· OSTI ID:895941

Schlumberger resistivity surveys were conducted in 1993 as part of a combined geological, geophysical and geological program to investigate a geothermal prospect in the Hululais area, Southern Sumatra. These resistivity data resolved the upper conductive layer and were interpreted to define the shallow extent of a possible geothermal system. A follow-up magnetotelluric (MT) survey was carried out to probe deeper than the dc resistivity survey results achieved. However, the resistive sub-stratum below the conductive layer was still poorly resolved. Possible reasons for this include a preferential channeling of the telluric current within the thick shallow very conductive layer, thus limiting the penetration depth of the magnetotelluric signals and poor resolution due to high noise levels caused by significant rain and sferics.

Research Organization:
PERTAMINA Geothermal Division, Jakarta, Indonesia
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
895941
Report Number(s):
GEO-PROC-95-02
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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