| Title | Low-Grade Geothermal Resources in Northern Louisiana |
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| Authors | Smith, Douglas L.; Dees, William T. |
| Year | 1981 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Exploration; General; USA; Louisiana; Gulf Coast; Heat Flow; Temperature Gradient; Geopressured; Low Temperature; Thermal Conductivity; Sandstone Reservoir; Resource Assessment |
| Abstract | Nineteen heat flow measurements, ranging from 1.0 to 2.1 heat flow units, near surface geothermal gradients of 30-44°C/km suggest a zone of low grade geothermal resources in northern Louisiana. Subsurface temperatures exceeding 45°C appear probable at depths of 1 km. Thermal conditions within a three parish area of northern Louisiana are comparable to those for portions of the Atlantic Coastal Plain where thermal energy prospects are attractive. |