CALL FOR PROPOSALS:

ORGANIZERS

  • Harvey Thorleifson, Chair
    Minnesota Geological Survey
  • Carrie Jennings, Vice Chair
    Minnesota Geological Survey
  • David Bush, Technical Program Chair
    University of West Georgia
  • Jim Miller, Field Trip Chair
    University of Minnesota Duluth
  • Curtis M. Hudak, Sponsorship Chair
    Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC

 

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Session No. 9
Sunday, 9 October 2011: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Room 101H-J (Minneapolis Convention Center)

T4. Advancement in the Exploration Practices Used to Characterize Geothermal Resources

GSA Geophysics Division

 

Michael B. Hillesheim, Advocate
Paper #
Start Time
 
8:00 AM
Introductory Remarks
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8:05 AM
ASSESSMENT OF FAVORABLE STRUCTURAL SETTINGS OF GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS IN THE GREAT BASIN REGION, WESTERN USA
FAULDS, James E.1, HINZ, Nicholas H.1, COOLBAUGH, Mark F.2, CASHMAN, Patricia H.3, KRATT, Chris4, DERING, Gregory1, EDWARDS, Joel1, MAYHEW, Brett1 and MCLACHLAN, Holly1, (1)Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557, (2)Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV 89557, (3)Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering, University of Nevada, MS 172, Reno, NV 89557, (4)Desert Research Institute, Reno, NV 89512, jfaulds@unr.edu, jfaulds@unr.edu
2
8:25 AM
UNDERSTANDING MAGMATIC-HYDROTHERMAL RELATIONSHIPS IN GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS OF THE GREAT BASIN THROUGH INTEGRATED MAGNETOTELLURICS, ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY AND STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
WANNAMAKER, Philip E.1, MARIS, Virginie1 and HASTEROK, Derrick2, (1)Energy & Geoscience Institute, University of Utah, 423 Wakara Way, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, (2)Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, 9500 Gilman Dr. Mail Stop 0225, La Jolla, CA 92093-0225, pewanna@egi.utah.edu, pewanna@egi.utah.edu
3
8:40 AM
GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION IN DIXIE VALLEY, THE WALKER LANE AND GUAM: NAVY GEOTHERMAL PROGRAM OFFICE
SABIN, Andrew, Geothermal Program Office, Naval Air Warfare Center, M.S. 4011, China Lake, CA 93555, andrew.sabin@navy.mil, andrew.sabin@navy.mil
4
8:55 AM
PROJECT HOTSPOT: THE SNAKE RIVER GEOTHERMAL DRILLING PROJECT
SHERVAIS, J.W., Department of Geology, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322-4505, john.shervais@usu.edu, john.shervais@usu.edu
5
9:10 AM
IDENTIFYING AND EXAMINING POTENTIAL GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES IN NON-TRADITIONAL REGIONS, EXAMPLES FROM THE NORTHEASTERN U.S
KOTEAS, G. Christopher1, RHODES, J. Michael1, MABEE, Stephen B.2, GOODHUE, Nathaniel1 and ADAMS, Sharon A.1, (1)Department of Geosciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 611 North Pleasant Street, 233 Morrill Science Center, Amherst, MA 01003, (2)Massachusetts Geological Survey, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 611 North Pleasant Street, 233 Morrill Science Center, Amherst, MA 01003, ckoteas@geo.umass.edu, ckoteas@geo.umass.edu
6
9:25 AM
GEOTHERMAL DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS IN A SEDIMENTARY BASIN
GOSNOLD, Will D., Geology and Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota, 81 Cornell, Stop 8358, Grand Forks, ND 58202, will.gosnold@engr.und.edu, will.gosnold@engr.und.edu
7
9:40 AM
DETERMINING THE VOLUMES, POROSITIES, AND AVAILABLE ENERGY OF SELECTED RESERVOIRS UTILIZING GIS METHODS: WILLISTON BASIN, NORTH DAKOTA
CROWELL, Anna M., Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota, 81 Cornell St. Stop 8358, Grand Forks, ND 58202 and GOSNOLD, William, Geology and Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota, 81 Cornell, Stop 8358, Grand Forks, ND 58202, amcrowell@gmail.com, amcrowell@gmail.com
 
9:55 AM
Break
8
10:10 AM
CARBON-DIOXIDE PLUME GEOTHERMAL (CPG) SYSTEMS, AN ALTERNATIVE ENGINEERED GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM (EGS): NET ENERGY PRODUCTION POTENTIAL COMPARED TO TRADITIONAL WATER-BASED GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
RANDOLPH, Jimmy B., Department of Earth Sciences, University of Minnesota, 310 Pillsbury Dr. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 and SAAR, Martin, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 310 Pillsbury Drive SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, rando035@umn.edu, rando035@umn.edu
9
10:30 AM
NATIONAL GEOTHERMAL DATA SYSTEM
ANDERSON, Arlene F.1, CUYLER, David1, SNYDER, Walter2, ALLISON, M. Lee3, BLACKWELL, David D.4 and WILLIAMS, Colin F.5, (1)U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, Geothermal Technologies Program, 1000 Independence Ave, Washington, DC 20585, (2)GSA Geoinformatics Division, 1910 University Drive, MS 1535, Boise, ID 83725, (3)Arizona Geological Survey, 416 W. Congress, #100, Tucson, AZ 85701-1381, (4)Huffington Department of Earth Sciences, Southern Methodist Univeristy, PO Box 750395, Dallas, TX 75275, (5)U.S. Geological Survey, MS 973, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, Arlene.Anderson@ee.doe.gov, Arlene.Anderson@ee.doe.gov
10
10:45 AM
STATE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NATIONAL GEOTHERMAL DATA SYSTEM
LOVE, Diane S., COLEMAN, Celia, PAPE, Esty, CLARK, Ryan C., RICHARD, Stephen M. and ALLISON, M. Lee, Arizona Geological Survey, 416 W. Congress St., #100, Tucson, AZ 85701, lee.allison@azgs.az.gov, lee.allison@azgs.az.gov
11
11:00 AM
HIGH HEAT FLOW BASINS - THE NEXT MAJOR INCREMENT IN GEOTHERMAL POWER DEVELOPMENTS IN THE U.S.?
ALLIS, Rick G.1, MOORE, Joseph2, BLACKETT, Robert3, GWYNN, Mark1, KIRBY, Stefan1 and SPRINKEL, Douglas1, (1)Utah Geological Survey, 1594 W. North Temple, Suite 3110, Salt Lake City, UT 84114, (2)Energy and Geoscience Insitute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, (3)Utah Geological Survey, Southern Utah Regional Office, 88 Fiddler Canyon Rd, Cedar City, UT 84720, rickallis@utah.gov, rickallis@utah.gov
12
11:15 AM
MINNESOTA GEOTHERMAL POTENTIAL
GOSNOLD, Will D., Geology and Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota, 81 Cornell, Stop 8358, Grand Forks, ND 58202, KLENNER, R.C.L., Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota, 81 Cornell St. Stop 8358, Grand Forks, ND 58202 and HAUCK, Steven, Natural Resources Research Institute, University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN 12345, will.gosnold@engr.und.edu, will.gosnold@engr.und.edu
13
11:30 AM
3D GEOLOGIC MODELING IMPROVES WELL TARGETING IN GLASS BUTTES, OREGON
WALSH, Patrick1, MARTINI, Brigette1, LANE, Richard2 and SPRAGG, Kirk2, (1)Ormat Nevada Inc, 6225 Neil Rd, Reno, NV 89511, (2)ARANZ Geo Limited, 61 Mandeville Street, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand, pwalsh@ormat.com, pwalsh@ormat.com
 
11:50 AM
Discussion
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