| Title | Characterizing a Geothermal Reservoir Using Broadband 2-D MT Survey in Theistareykir, Iceland |
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| Authors | Gang Yu, Árni Gunnarsson, Zhanxiang He, and Helga Tulinius |
| Year | 2010 |
| Conference | World Geothermal Congress |
| Keywords | magnetotellurics, geothermal reservoir, electrical structure, modeling, inversion, Iceland |
| Abstract | Geothermal energy is playing a larger role as an alternative energy source for both electricity generation and for space heating. Our recent magnetotelluric (MT) surveys in Iceland have both characterized known geothermal reservoirs and identified new drilling opportunities. MT data confirmed the findings of a previous transient electromagnetic (TEM) survey in the Theistareykir field, outlined the boundaries of the geothermal reservoir and for the first time identified and mapped a deeper conductive layer. The success of these surveys has resulted in additional 2-D and 3-D data acquisition and will be incorporated into a drilling program to evaluate the identified geothermal potential. |