| Abstract |
Hot rock exploration is not about finding hot rocks. Drill a well at any location on Earth and you will find hot rocks. The deeper you drill (generally), the hotter the rocks will get. The purpose of hot rock exploration is to find locations with the greatest probability of producing substantial flows of hot fluid to the surface of the Earth over significant time periods. Exploration is best carried out as a Geothermal Systems Analysis—a systematic assessment of the available data and risks associated with each of the essential parameters required for a successful geothermal development. |