Geopressured geothermal resource of the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast [electronic resource] : a technology characterization and environmental assessment
- Published:
- Berkeley, Calif. : University of California, Berkeley, 1980. and Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy.
- Physical Description:
- Pages: 259 : digital, PDF file
- Additional Creators:
- University of California, Berkeley and United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information
- Access Online:
- www.osti.gov
- Summary:
- Two aspects of the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast geopressured geothermal resource: (1) the technological requirements for well drilling, completion, and energy conversion, and, (2) the environmental impacts of resource exploitation are examined. The information comes from the literature on geopressured geothermal research and from interviews and discussions with experts. The technology characterization section emphasizes those areas in which uncertainty exists and in which further research and development is needed. The environmental assessment section discusses all anticipated environmental impacts and focuses on the two largest potential problems: (a) subsidence and (b) brine disposal.
- Subject(s):
- Note:
- Published through SciTech Connect., 12/01/1980., "lbl-11539", "DE81028905", and Sathaye, J.; Usibelli, A.; Deibler, P.
- Funding Information:
- W-7405-ENG-48
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