| Title | Integrating Advanced Geoscientific Studies and Comprehensive Resource Assessment in Geothermal Exploration |
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| Authors | Pablo AGUILERA, Kenneth ALEXANDER, Charlene JOUBERT, Scott HERMAN, Andrew FOWLER, Duncan STEVEN, John GILLILAND |
| Year | 2025 |
| Conference | LATAM Geothermal Congress |
| Keywords | Multi-component geothermometry, magnetotelluric, conceptual modeling, lognormal power density, UNFC classification, interdisciplinary integration |
| Abstract | This paper outlines methodologies for advancing geothermal exploration through integrated geoscientific studies, conceptual modeling, resource assessment, and standardized classification frameworks. Central to the discussion is the development of conceptual models that synthesize geochemical, geophysical, and geological data. Multi-component thermodynamic geothermometry refines reservoir temperature estimates by modeling fluid-mineral equilibria, while magnetotelluric (MT) surveys image subsurface structures (e.g., conductive caps, fault zones) to delineate heat sources and fluid pathways. Field observations (thermal features, mineral deposits) and laboratory analyses (general chemistry and stable isotopes,) further constrain these models, enabling robust interpretations of upflow zones and reservoir boundaries. For resource assessment, the lognormal power density method quantifies probabilistic capacity estimates (P90-P10) by integrating reservoir area and power density (MW/km²), vali |