Eastern Texas Geothermal Mapping
- Key words
- Texas; Temperature; Oil and Gas Wells; BHT Correction
- Location
- Texas
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 2009
- Session
- Exploration; Geophysical surveys; Mapping
- Language
- English
Abstract
The idea of using oil and gas wells for geothermal energy production was brought to the forefront in 2005 and 2006 (McKenna et al., 2005; SMU Geothermal Energy Utilization Conference, 2006; Erdlac et al., 2006). This concept has prompted a review of existing research in Texas from the 1970s to 1990s on geopressure and a new resource assessment based on oil and gas well data. Through the combination of new and previous data sets, a series of temperature maps at depths ranging from 7000 to 14,000 feet for eastern Texas have been created. South Texas has the highest temperatures (420°F). The Gulf Coast geopressure resource is best defined and closest to electric markets, making this an initial first choice for development.
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