| Title | Eastern Texas Geothermal Mapping |
|---|---|
| Authors | Richards, Maria; Stepp, Patrick; Blackwell, David; Kweik, Ramsey |
| Year | 2009 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Texas; Temperature; Oil and Gas Wells; BHT Correction |
| Abstract | The idea of using oil and gas wells for geothermal energy production was brought to the forefront in 2005 and 2006 (McKenna et al., 2005; SMU Geothermal Energy Utilization Conference, 2006; Erdlac et al., 2006). This concept has prompted a review of existing research in Texas from the 1970s to 1990s on geopressure and a new resource assessment based on oil and gas well data. Through the combination of new and previous data sets, a series of temperature maps at depths ranging from 7000 to 14,000 feet for eastern Texas have been created. South Texas has the highest temperatures (420°F). The Gulf Coast geopressure resource is best defined and closest to electric markets, making this an initial first choice for development. |