Geothermal Electric Power Projects In Texas

In the late 1970’s, 1970 s, the DOE started funding a long-
term project to investigate the entire Northern Gulf
Coast in Texas and Louisiana for its geopressured
geothermal potential.
Three forms of energy recovery were being considered:
Chemical energy – methane dissolved in brine.
Thermal energy – hot brines over 225 oF F (107 oC). C).
Mechanical energy – high brine flow rates (>20,000
bbls/day) and high well head pressure.