Play fairway analysis of geothermal resources across the state of Hawaii: 3. Use of development viability criterion to prioritize future exploration targets
- Author:
- Lautze, Nicole, Thomas, Donald, Waller, David, Frazer, Neil, Hinz, Nicholas
- Title:
- Play fairway analysis of geothermal resources across the state of Hawaii: 3. Use of development viability criterion to prioritize future exploration targets
- Periodical:
- Geothermics
- Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 8
- Subject:
- Geology Hawaii Hawaii Play Fairway
- Summary:
- A recent Play Fairway Analysis of geothermal prospects in Hawaii identified and compiled data relevant to subsurface heat, fluid, and permeability, and developed and applied a statistical method to integrate the compiled data to produce a map of resource probability across the state. As a final screening of prospective geothermal resources, we considered the viability of development in areas showing an elevated resource probability. This screening was intended to prioritize prospects that have a greater likelihood of proceeding through regulatory review to production in a timely and cost-effective manner. Development viability was determined to be high, medium, or low based on four factors: i) grid accessibility, ii) vulnerability to natural hazards, iii) current and probable future land uses; and iv) community sentiment and acceptance. Mauna Kea north flank is among the dedium development viability group.
- Label:
- Geology
- URL:
- https://www.higp.hawaii.edu/hggrc/papers/GeothermicsPaper3.pdf
- Date:
- 2017
- Collection:
- Periodicals