| Title | Geoscience R&D for Geothermal Energy Development |
|---|---|
| Authors | Crane, Christopher H.; Markiewicz, Joseph J., Jr. |
| Year | 1984 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Research Agencies; Reservoir Engineering; Exploration; Drilling; Environmental; DOE; USGS; Stanford; EPRI; UURI; Reservoir Evaluation; Numerical Simulation; Conceptual Models; Geochemistry; Geophysics; Drilling Equipment; Stimulation; Water Quality; Unive |
| Abstract | The Office of Energy Research within the U.S. Department of Energy sponsored a project to identify geoscience related research that would be of significant benefit in exploration, assessment and development of U.S. geothermal energy resources. A special Panel of industry, academic, and government experts was formed for this purpose. The Panel identified and prioritized a number of research needs appropriate for federal involvement in four major areas: reservoir engineering; resource exploration and reservoir definition; well drilling, completion and stimulation; and environmental monitoring and control. The research needs reflect: the problems encountered in applying petroleum industry technology to geothermal resources; the relatively small market for special geothermal technology; and the limited experience with geothermal resource development in this country. This paper summarizes the finding of the Panel. |