Development of geothermal energy in the Gulf Coast: socio-economic, demographic, and political considerations
The institutional aspect of the study attempts to identify possible effects of geothermal research, development, and utilization on the area and its inhabitants in three chapters. Chapters I and II address key socio-economic and demographic variables. The initial chapter provides an overview of the area where the resource is located. Major data are presented that can be used to establish a baseline description of the region for comparison over time and to delineate crucial area for future study with regard to geothermal development. The chapter highlights some of the variables that reflect the cultural nature of the Gulf Coast, its social characteristics, labor force, and service in an attempt to delineate possible problems with and barriers to the development of geothermal energy in the region. The following chapter focuses on the local impacts of geothermal wells and power-generating facilities using data on such variables as size and nature of construction and operating crews. Data are summarized for the areas studied. A flow chart is utilized to describe research that is needed in order to exploit the resource as quickly and effectively as possible. Areas of interface among various parts of the research that will include exchange of data between the social-cultural group and the institutional, legal, environmental, and resource utilization groups are identified. (MCW)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-S-05-4900 r
- OSTI ID:
- 7369233
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-760222-P5-2
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 2. geopressured geothermal energy conference, Austin, TX, USA, 23 Feb 1976; Related Information: In: Proceedings of second geopressured geothermal energy conference. Volume V. Legal, institutional, and environmental, by
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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