Publications

Journal Articles, Chapters in Books, and Books by Bureau Staff, Issued by Other Publishers

2015

Fully coupled wellbore-reservoir modeling of geothermal heat extraction using CO2 as the working fluid, by Pan, L., Freifeld, B., Doughty, C., Zakem, S., Sheu, M., Cutright, B., and Terrall, T.: Geothermics, v. 53, p. 100-113.

2014

Texas’ geothermal resource base: A raster-integration method for estimating in-place geothermal-energy resources using ArcGIS, by Zafar, S. D., and Cutright, B. L.: Geothermics, v. 50, p. 148-154.

2013

Geothermal energy production coupled with CCS: a field demonstration at the SECARB Cranfield Site, Cranfield, Mississippi, USA, by Freifeld, B., Zakim, S., Pan, L., Cutright, B., Sheu, M., Doughty, C., and Held, T.: Energy Procedia 37, 2013, p. 6595-6603.

2004

Wisian, K. W., and Blackwell, D. D., Numerical Modeling of Basin and Range Geothermal Systems: Geothermics, v. 33, no. 6, 2004, p. 713-741.

2001

Wisian, K. W., Blackwell, D. D., and Richards, M., Correlation of surface heat loss and total energy production for geothermal systems, 5th International Workshop on Heat Flow and the Lithosphere Structure: Geophysical Institute, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, 2001.

2000

Wisian, K. W., Insights into extensional geothermal systems from numerical modeling, Proceedings of the World Geothermal Congress 2000, CD-ROM, 2000.

1999

Blackwell, D. D., Wisian, K. W., Benoit, D., and Gollan, B. Structure of the Dixie Valley Geothermal System. a “typical” Basin and Range Geothermal System, from thermal and gravity data, Geothermal Resources Council Transaction, v. 23, p. 525-531, 1999.

Wisian, K. W., Blackwell, D. D., and Richards, M. Heat flow in the Western United States and extensional geothermal systems, Proceedings of the 24th Annual Stanford Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering, p. 219-226, 1999.

1998

Wisian, K. W., Blackwell, D. D., and Benoit, D. Thermal Conditions in Beowawe Well Ginn 2-13, Geothermal Resources Council Transactions, v. 22, p. 561-565, 1998.

Wisian, K. W., Blackwell, D. D., Bellani, S., Henfling, J. A., Norman, R. A., Lysne, P. C., Förster, A., and Schrötter, V. Field comparison of conventional and new technology temperature logging systems, Geothermics, v. 27, no. 2, p. 131-141, 1998.

Matava, K., Nishimori, R. K., Blackwell, D. D., and Wisian, K. W., Salt Domes as Vertical Migration Pathways for Basin Fluids: American Geophysical Union fall session, EOS, v. 79. 1998.

1997

Blackwell, D. D., Wisian, K. W., and Beardsmore, G. R. Application of temperature logging technology to increasing the accuracy of basin thermal models, Applications of Emerging Technologies, Unconventional Methods in Exploration, v. 5: Institute for the Study of Earth and Man, Dallas, Texas, 1997.

Blackwell, D. D., Wisian, K. W., Nishimori, R. K., and McMullen, R. J. Using high-quality temperature logs to investigate the thermal structure of sedimentary basins, CSPG-SEPM Joint Convention Program and Abstracts, p. 42, 1997.

1996

Wisian, K. W., D. D. Blackwell, Teplow, B., and Meidev, T., Interpretation of geophysical data for the Vale Oregon, geothermal system: Geothermal Resources Council Transactions, v. 20, p. 435-438, 1996.

Wisian, K. W., Blackwell, D. D., Bellani, S., Henfling, J. A., Norman, R. A., Lysne, P. C., Förster, A., and Schrötter,J., How hot is it? (a comparison of advanced technology temperature logging systems): Geothermal Resources Council Transactions, v. 20, p. 427-434, 1996.

1995

Blackwell, D. D., Wisian, K. W., and Steele, J. L., Geothermal Regime in the Central and Eastern United States East of the Rocky Mountains: Proceedings of the World Geothermal Congress, p. 649-653, 1995.

1994

Blackwell, D. D., Kelley, S., and Wisian, K. W., Thermal Regime of Sedimentary Basins Based on Precision Temperature Logs of Deep Wells: Proceedings: VIIth International Symposium on the Observation of the Continental Crust Through Drilling, p. 277-280, 1994.

Blackwell, D. D., Steele, J. L., and Wisian, K. W., Results of Geothermal Resource Evaluation For the Eastern United States: Geothermal Resources Council Transactions, v. 18, p. 161-164, 1994.

1982

Dorfman, M. H., and Morton, R. A., editors, 1982, Geopressured-Geothermal Energy: Proceedings of the Sixth U.S. Gulf Coast Geopressured-Geothermal Energy Conference: New York, Pergamon Press. Sponsored by the UT Center for Energy Studies, Bureau of Economic Geology, and College of Engineering with the support of the U.S. Department of Energy, 1982, 344 p.

1981

Bebout, D. G., and Bachman, A. l.., editors, 1981, Geopressured-Geothermal Energy: U.S. Gulf Coast: Proceedings of the Fifth Conference. Sponsored by Louisiana Geological Survey, Louisiana State University, U.S. Department of Energy. Baton Rouge, LA: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, 1981, 343 p.

Kaiser, W. R., and Richmann, D. L., 1981, Predicting diagenetic history and reservoir quality in the Frio Formation of Brazoria County, Texas, and Pleasant Bayou test wells: in Proceedings, Fifth Conference on Geopressured Geothermal Energy, The University of Texas at Austin, p. 67- 74.

1980

Brown, S. W., 1980, Hydrocarbon source facies analysis, Department of Energy and General Crude Oil Company Pleasant Bayou No.1 and 2 wells, Brazoria County, Texas, in Proceedings, Fourth Conference on Geopressured Geothermal Energy, The University I of Texas at Austin, p. 132-152.

Dorfman, M. H., and Fisher, W. L., editors, 1980, Proceedings, Fourth Geopressured- Geothermal Energy Conference, The University of Texas at Austin. Sponsored by Center for Energy Studies, Bureau of Economic Geology in Cooperation with Continuing Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, theUniversity of Texas at Austin, and U.S. Department of Energy; October 1979. 3 volumes, 1692 p.

Gregory, A. R., and Backus, M. M., 1980, Geopressured formation parameters, geothermal well, Brazoria County, Texas: in Proceedings, Fourth Geopressured-Geothermal Energy Conference, The University of Texas at Austin, p. 235-311.

Loucks, R. G., Richmann, D. L., and Milliken, K. L., 1980, Factors controlling porosity and permeability in geopressured Frio sandstone reservoirs, General Crude Oil/Department of Energy Pleasant Bayou test wells, Brazoria County, Texas: in Proceedings, Fourth Conference on Geopressured Geothermal Energy, The University of Texas at Austin, v. 1, p. 46-82.

Books Published by the Bureau in Bureau Publications’ Series

1995

Fisher, R. S., 1995, Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) in Produced Water and Scale from Texas Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Wells: Geographic, Geologic, and Geochemical Controls: Bureau of Economic Geology Geological Circular 95-3, 43 p.

1991

Loucks, R. G., Richmann, D. L., and Milliken, K. L., 1991, Factors Controlling Reservoir Quality in Tertiary Sandstones and Their Significance to Geopressured Geothermal Production: Bureau of Economic Geology Report of Investigations No. 111, 41 p.

1980’s

Ewing, T. E., 1986, Structural Styles of the Wilcox and Frio Growth-Fault Trends in Texas: Constraints on Geopressured Reservoirs: Bureau of Economic Geology Report of Investigations No. 154, 86 p.

Woodruff, C. M., Jr., 1982, Geothermal Resources of Texas: Bureau of Economic Geology Energy Resources Map, scale 1:1,000,000.

1970’s

Bebout, D. G., Loucks, R. G., and Gregory, A. R., 1978, Frio Sandstone Reservoirs in the Deep Subsurface along the Texas Gulf Coast--Their Potential for the Production of Geopressured Geothermal Energy: Bureau of Economic Geology Report of Investigations No. 91, 92 p.

Gustavson, T. C., and Kreitler, C. W., 1976, Geothermal Resources of the Texas Gulf Coast -- Environmental Concerns Arising from the Production and Disposal of Geothermal Wastes: Bureau of Economic Geology Geological Circular 76-7, 35 p.

Bebout, D. G., Loucks, R. G., Bosch, S. C., and Dorfman, M. H., 1976, Geothermal Resources, Frio Formation, Upper Texas Gulf Coast: Bureau of Economic Geology Geological Circular 76-3, 47 p.

Bebout, D. G., Agagu, O. K., and Dorfman, M. H., 1975, Geothermal Resources, Frio Formation, Middle Texas Gulf Coast: Bureau of Economic Geology Geological Circular 75-8, 43 p.

Bebout, D. G., Dorfman, M. H., and Agagu, O. K., 1975, Geothermal Resources – Frio Formation, South Texas: Bureau of Economic Geology Geological Circular 75-1, 36 p.

Dorfman, M. H., and Kehle, R. O., 1974, Potential Geothermal Resources of Texas: Bureau of Economic Geology Geological Circular 74-4, 44 p.

Contract Reports Prepared by Bureau Researchers

All Bureau Contract Reports are downloadable from BEG’s public page
https://www.beg.utexas.edu/publications/contract-reports .
Links to these specific reports on geothermal topics are listed below each citation.

2005

Preparation of Maps Depicting Geothermal Gradient and Precambrian Structure in the Permian Basin, by S. C. Ruppel and others, 23 p.
https://www.beg.utexas.edu/files/publications/contract-reports/CR2005-Ruppel-2.pdf

1999

Development of Active Seismic Vector Wavefield Imaging Technology for Geothermal Applications, by Bob Hardage and others.
https://www.beg.utexas.edu/files/publications/contract-reports/CR1999-Hardage-1.pdf

1994

Geologic, Geochemical and Geographic Controls on NORM in Produced Water from Texas Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Reservoirs , by R. S. Fisher and others.
https://www.beg.utexas.edu/files/publications/contract-reports/CR1994-Fisher-1.pdf

1992

Characterization of Mineral and Geothermal Resources in the Eagle Flat Region, West Texas, by S. J. Seni and others.
https://www.beg.utexas.edu/files/publications/contract-reports/CR1992-Seni-1.pdf

Consolidation of Geologic Studies of Geopressured-Geothermal Resources in Texas: Colocation of Heavy-Oil and Geothermal Resources in South Texas, by S. J. Seni and others.
https://www.beg.utexas.edu/files/publications/contract-reports/CR1992-Seni-2.pdf

1990

Consolidation of Geologic Studies of Geopressured Geothermal Resources in Texas, by C. W. Kreitler and others.
https://www.beg.utexas.edu/files/publications/contract-reports/CR1990-Kreitler-1.pdf

1986

Consolidation of Geologic Studies of Geopressured Geothermal Resources in Texas, 1984 Annual Report, by T. E. Ewing and others.
https://www.beg.utexas.edu/files/publications/contract-reports/CR1984-Ewing-1.pdf

1984

Geothermal Potential along the Balcones/Ouachita Trend, Central Texas--Ongoing Assessment and Selected Case Studies, by C. M. Woodruff, Jr., and others.
https://www.beg.utexas.edu/files/publications/contract-reports/CR1984-Woodruff-2.pdf

Geothermal Gradient Map of Texas (and generalized tectonic features), by C. M. Woodruff, Jr., and others. Map prepared for U.S. Department of Energy under DOE Contract No. DE-AS07-79ID12057, scale 1:1,000,000. Not online; QAe3409, available on request.

1980

All by C. M. Woodruff, Jr., and others:

Geothermal Resource Assessment for the State of Texas: Text
https://www.beg.utexas.edu/files/publications/contract-reports/CR1980-Woodruff-1.pdf

Geothermal Resource Assessment for the State of Texas: Appendices A-D
https://www.beg.utexas.edu/files/publications/contract-reports/CR1980-Woodruff-3.pdf

Geothermal Resource Assessment for the State of Texas: Appendices E-H
https://www.beg.utexas.edu/files/publications/contract-reports/CR1980-Woodruff-2.pdf

1979

An Environmental Overview of Geopressured-Geothermal Development: Texas Gulf Coast, by T. C. Gustavson and C. W. Kreitler.
https://www.beg.utexas.edu/files/publications/contract-reports/CR1979-Gustavson-1.pdf

Environmental Baseline Monitoring in the Area of General Crude Oil-Department of Energy Pleasant Bayou No. 1, A Geopressured Geothermal Test Well—1978: Introduction and Technical Report, by T. C. Gustavson and others.
https://www.beg.utexas.edu/files/publications/contract-reports/CR1979-Gustavson-2.pdf

1978

Geopressured Geothermal Prospects and Test Well Sites, Wilcox Group and Frio Formation, Texas Gulf Coast, by D. G. Bebout and others.
https://www.beg.utexas.edu/files/publications/contract-reports/CR1978-Bebout-3.pdf