Update on Geothermal Exploration at Fort Bidwell, Surprise Valley California
- Key words
- Exploration well; Surprise Valley; Fort Bidwell; Lithologic column; Hydrothermal model
- Location
- Surprise Valley, California; Fort Bidwell, California
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 2010
- Session
- Exploration; Exploratory wells; Moderate temperature reservo
- Language
- English
Abstract
A fourth exploration well within Fort Bidwell Indian Community (FBIC) lands has been successfully drilled to a total depth of 4,670 feet. Mud return temperatures and cuttings analysis are consistent with the hydrothermal model on which the well location was based. Wireline surveys have encountered an obstruction just below the casing shoe, and further evaluation of this well and resource awaits clean-out and testing activities.
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