Download or read book Development of Geothermal Energy in the State of Texas written by National Conference of State Legislatures. Geothermal Policy Project and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Impact of State and Federal Law on Development of Geothermal Resources in Texas written by Tom Edwards and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Impact of State and Federal Law on Development of Geothermal Resources in Texas Project L R 9 Final Report written by and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The significant geothermal resource in Texas consists of enormous reservoirs of hot, geopressed water, which formed along the Gulf Coast when water-laden sediments were deposited between surrounding impermeable features, so that the water which would otherwise have been forced out of the sediments was unable to escape. These deposits exist under tremendous pressure created by the weight of the overburden. A geopressure source absorbs heat indirectly, because the geopressured deposits create an insulating barrier that traps and absorbs the thermal energy of the underlying magma. The water from a geopressure source will not be as hot as water from a dry steam or wet steam source, but the quantity available is enormous, and the water pressure itself would be an additional energy source along with the thermal energy. The water may be fresh, or nearly so, and it will contain significant amounts of recoverable methane gas in solution. It may be possible to utilize the water pressure, thermal energy, and the methane gas to generate electricity in small power plants at the recovery site, and the water that has been passed through the turbines and heat exchangers may be a valuable by-product in itself, depending on its quality and regional demands for agriculture and industry. One of the impediments to the development of this resource, given the very sizable commitments of capital entailed, is the uncertain legal status of geothermal resources. This report attempts to locate geothermal resources within the general framework of Texas property law and to determine whether these resources can be developed under the law as it now exists. (MCW).
Download or read book Impact of State and Federal Law on Development of Geothermal Resources in Texas Project L written by and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The significant geothermal resource in Texas consists of enormous reservoirs of hot, geopressed water, which formed along the Gulf Coast when water-laden sediments were deposited between surrounding impermeable features, so that the water which would otherwise have been forced out of the sediments was unable to escape. These deposits exist under tremendous pressure created by the weight of the overburden. A geopressure source absorbs heat indirectly, because the geopressured deposits create an insulating barrier that traps and absorbs the thermal energy of the underlying magma. The water from a geopressure source will not be as hot as water from a dry steam or wet steam source, but the quantity available is enormous, and the water pressure itself would be an additional energy source along with the thermal energy. The water may be fresh, or nearly so, and it will contain significant amounts of recoverable methane gas in solution. It may be possible to utilize the water pressure, thermal energy, and the methane gas to generate electricity in small power plants at the recovery site, and the water that has been passed through the turbines and heat exchangers may be a valuable by-product in itself, depending on its quality and regional demands for agriculture and industry. One of the impediments to the development of this resource, given the very sizable commitments of capital entailed, is the uncertain legal status of geothermal resources. This report attempts to locate geothermal resources within the general framework of Texas property law and to determine whether these resources can be developed under the law as it now exists. (MCW).
Download or read book Geothermal Project Summaries written by United States. Energy Research and Development Administration. Division of Geothermal Energy and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Geopressured geothermal energy development in Texas written by Rickey Eugene Glasscock and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ecological Implications of Geopressured geothermal Energy Development Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast Region written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ecological Implications of Geopressured geothermal Energy Development Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast Region written by and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book State Policies for Geothermal Development written by Douglas M. Sacarto and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Implications of Geothermal Energy Production Via Geopressured Gas Wells in Texas written by Michael Chase Jones and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis evaluates the overall geothermal energy development potential of the state of Texas by combining resource assessment studies from both the hydrocarbon and conventional geothermal sectors. Cooperation between these industries is often shown to result in a symbiotic relationship that will benefit not only the respective industries, but also the public and regulatory environments. By outlining resource characteristics, technological specifications, thermodynamic foundations, and the specific geologic environments of the state that are related to geothermal and hydrocarbon production, this study attempts to update previous geothermal feasibility studies performed by academic and government institutions. This study suggests the undertaking of preliminary implementation surveys exploring a novel geothermal energy production method known as the well bore heat exchanger. Several numerical modeling studies assessing the optimized system parameters, ideal work rates, and electrical generation capabilities of this theoretical method of production are summarized in this study. As a power generation method, the well bore heat exchanger model is uniquely suited to areas of concentrated hydrocarbon production due to the potential application to abandoned wells. Retrofitting wells with a well bore heat exchanger system avoids plugging and abandonment procedures, thus production companies are saved from a cost with no potential payback while saving the geothermal industry exploration and drilling costs, which commonly make up over half of an overall project development budget. This study presents production history analysis of specific geopressured gas plays to create a geospatial distribution model for identifying the ideal location for application of this innovative clean energy production method.
Download or read book The Next Texas Energy Boom written by Michael Brower and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1997-07 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the potential for the use of renewable resources to supply energy needs in Texas. Explores and compares the benefits of wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass energy. Discusses residential and industrial electrical efficiency, and gives an overview of natural gas as a backup fuel source. Proposals for the implementation of sustainable energy programs are accompanied by a look at the market barriers to these programs and suggested incentives and targets for achievable objectives. Contains maps, tables and schematics.
Download or read book Geothermal Energy Update written by and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fourth United States Gulf Coast Geopressured geothermal Energy Conference written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Geopressured geothermal energy development written by David O. Frederick and published by . This book was released on 1979* with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Analysis of the Potential Use of Geothermal Energy for Power Generation Along the Texas Gulf Coast written by and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three forms of potential geothermal energy may exist in the State of Texas: hot rocks in the Trans Pecos region, convection type geothermal water in the Rio Grande Rift basin, and geopressured geothermal water along the Gulf Coast. Of these, only the geopressured waters have been verified. Exploration wells for oil and gas have established the presence of deep hot water deposits along the coastal area, offshore and inland for 75 miles. These exist in thick shale and sand beds in the geopressured zone. The most favorable area appears to be at depths of 12,000 to 15,000 feet where the temperatures range from 300 to 400°F. Indications are that a series of relatively small, 10 to 50 megawatt, power plants could be located along the coastal plain of Texas. These plants could produce at least 20,000 megawatts and possibly as much as 100,000 megawatts under the most favorable conditions. Cost of the power appears to be in the range of 25 to 35 mills per kilowatt hour in 1980 providing the water is saturated with natural gas which could be sold to offset some of the cost. If the gas is present, at least 6 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas would be produced. Unit capital investment for such plants would exceed projected costs for nuclear or fossil fueled power plants. Successful development of a demonstration plant with public funds could establish the viability of geopressured waters as a source of power and natural gas and encourage private investment to exploit this energy source, should it prove competitive with other sources of electric power generation.
Download or read book Geothermal Energy written by United States. Dept. of Energy. Division of Geothermal Energy and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Texas Energy Resources written by Texas. Governor's Energy Advisory Council and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
