An Analysis of Geothermal Resource Development on Unalaska Island, Alaska
- Key words
- Exploration; USA; Unalaska Island; Alaska; Temperature; Volcanic Dome; Fumaroles; Chloride; Geologic Maps; Economics
- Location
- Unalaska, Alaska
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1982
- Session
- Energy markets; Economics; Exploration; Laws and regulations
- Language
- English
Abstract
A rapid expansion in the seafood industry and projected oil, gas and mining developments have resulted in a shortage of power on Unalaska Island. Currently, all power is supplied by small diesel generators at a cost of 340 mills/kwh for local utility system. Available data indicate the potential for a significant high temperature geothermal resource on Makushin Volcano, west of the town of Unaslka. A summary of the considerations affecting the development of the Makushin resource to supply power to Unalaska is presented. A preliminary economic analysis of various resource and development assumptions indicated that geothermal power can be competitive with diesel power even though capital investment is high.
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