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Resource Analysis for Deep Direct-Use Feasibility Study in East Texas
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) - view all
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Overview

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.

Absorption ChillBHTBottom Hole TemperatureCotton ValleyDDUEast TexasEastman ChemicalHeat flowHeatflowHosstonLongviewNRELRPIReservoir Productivity IndexSMUSabine UpliftSligoSouthern Methodist UniversityTXTravis Peakdatadeep direct-useenergyfeasibilitygeothermaljournal articlememopaperpresentationpublication
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Dcat Issued2018-06-28T06:00:00Z
Dcat Modified2021-07-08T20:09:43Z
Dcat Publisher NameSouthern Methodist University
Guidhttps://data.openei.org/submissions/7224
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Harvest Source Id4eb7107f-a2b1-40e3-b36a-8161aa98a56e
Harvest Source TitleOpenEI Data Portal
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Files
  • SMU Fluid Flux Content Model.xlsx

  • SMU Heat Flow Data.xls

  • SMU Reservoir Properties.xlsm

  • SMU Hydraulic Properties Content Model.xlsm

  • Memo - Python Code Calc Q and TaD.pdf

  • Memo - Formation Top Mapping.pdf

  • Memo - Reservoir Modeling Notes.pdf

  • Memo - Hydraulic Properties Model.pdf

  • Memo - Heat Flow Explanation for East Texas.pdf

  • New SMU Well Fluid Production East Texas.xlsx

  • GRC Presentation.pptx

  • 2018 Batir Richards GRC DDU East Texas.pdf

  • Part 2 Resource Analysis