Resource Analysis for Deep Direct-Use Feasibility Study in East Texas

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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Southern Methodist University Geothermal Laboratory, Eastman Chemical, Turbine Air Systems, and the Electric Power Research Institute are evaluating the feasibility of using geothermal heat to improve the efficiency of natural gas power plants. The area of interest is the Eastman Chemical plant in Longview, Texas, which is on the northwestern margin of the Sabine Uplift. The study is focused on determining the potential for a geothermal reservoir within a 10 km radius of the site as defined by data from existing geological studies and cross-sections within the depths of 2,100 to 3,400 meters. Wells within a 20 km radius are included for broader geological comparison to determine the heat flow, temperature-at-depth, and oil and gas field porosity and permeability. The geothermal reservoir model is based on the multiple formation top data sources, published literature data, and well log interpretations within the 10 km radius. Area thickness estimates, reservoir extent bounding parameters, potential flow rates, and temperatures are combined to calculate a reservoir productivity index and develop a reservoir production model. Historical fluid volumes production data are used as an independent check for the reservoir productivity index and production model results. The reservoir parameters calculated here are being used for the surface engineering model to determine the economic viability of using geothermal fluids for a deep direct use application at this site. The data files are submitted as separate workbooks in 'content model' format, including: Well Fluid Production, Heat Flow, and Geologic Reservoir.

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Southern Methodist University. (2018). Resource Analysis for Deep Direct-Use Feasibility Study in East Texas [data set]. Retrieved from https://dx.doi.org/10.15121/1493734.
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Richards, Maria, Batir, Joseph, and Schumann, Harrison. Resource Analysis for Deep Direct-Use Feasibility Study in East Texas. United States: N.p., 28 Jun, 2018. Web. doi: 10.15121/1493734.
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Data from Jun 28, 2018

Last updated Jul 8, 2021

Submitted Jun 30, 2018

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Southern Methodist University

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Maria Richards

214.768.1975

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Maria Richards

Southern Methodist University

Joseph Batir

Southern Methodist University

Harrison Schumann

Southern Methodist University

DOE Project Details

Project Name Geothermal Direct Use For Turbine Inlet Cooling in East Texas

Project Lead Arlene Anderson

Project Number EE0001514

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