| Abstract |
This goal of this work was to drill of temperature-gradient wells in Nevada as part of the Great Basin Consortium (Utah, Nevada, Oregon, and Idaho), from supplemental funding to the state contributions to the National Geothermal Data System (NGDS) through the Arizona Geological Survey. As part of this work, new data were collected at proposed drilling sites to assist in drill site selection. The results of the shallow temperature surveys are reported here and the geochemical data collection is documented in Shevenell and Zehner (2013, this volume). Shallow temperature surveys were conducted at several sites to assist in the assessments and location of drilling targets. Inexpensive shallow-temperature surveys have led companies to explore for (and discover) deep geothermal resources. Several of the properties identified with these shallow temperature surveys have been leased by companies during competitive BLM leases in previous years (e.g., Teels Marsh). This method has been proven to detect shallow-depth thermal anomalies that are consistent with data from deeper drilling (e.g., Desert Queen; Coolbaugh et al., 2007). This paper presents the results of recent data collection at five sites: Charnock Ranch, Darroughs Hot Springs, Emerson Pass, Pinto Hot Springs and the Reno-Tahoe International Airport property. Gradient drilling at two of the sites is planned for the summer of 2013 (Emerson Pass and Reno-Tahoe Airport). |