New York Canyon Stimulation

Raemy, Bernard

关键词: geothermal energy;    enhanced geothermal system;    EGS;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1043718
RP-ID  :  DOE DE-EE0003008
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1043718

学科分类：再生能源与代替技术

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

The New York Canyon Stimulation Project was to demonstrate the commercial application of Enhanced Geothermal System techniques in Buena Vista Valley area of Pershing County, Nevada. From October 2009 to early 2012, TGP Development Company aggressively implemented Phase I of Pre-Stimulation and Site/Wellbore readiness. This included: geological studies; water studies and analyses and procurement of initial permits for drilling. Oversubscription of water rights and lack of water needed for implementation of EGS were identified and remained primary obstacles. Despite extended efforts to find alternative solutions, the water supply circumstances could not be overcome and led TGP to determine a "No Go" decision and initiate project termination in April 2012.