Geothermal Energy in Oregon 2014
- Key words
- Oregon; direct use; geothermal; power
- Location
- Oregon; Klamath Falls, Oregon; Neal Hot Springs, Oregon; Paisley, Oregon
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 2014
- Session
- Direct use; Exploration; Geothermal history; Economics
- Language
- English
Abstract
Thirty two years ago a geothermal power plant commenced operations near Lakeview Oregon. While it operated for only 12 months, it represented a milestone that was only exceeded in 2010. This paper touches on direct use but focuses on geothermal power exploration and development efforts in Oregon. Today, in 2014, power plants using geothermal fluids operate in three Oregon counties: Klamath (OIT), Lake (Paisley) and Malheur (Neal Hot Springs). Geothermal explorationists are actively working at six prospects around the state. They are located at Newberry volcano, Crump Geyser, Klamath Falls, Vale and Glass Buttes. These sites may have as much potential as 150 MW.
Copyright 2014, Geothermal Resources Council. Readers who download papers from this site should honour the copyright of the original authors, and may not copy or distribute the work further without the permission of the original publisher.