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New Geothermal Source in Utah
September 30, 2012 | Utah Geological Survey

“Discovery of a new type of geothermal energy resource in Utah offers hope for significantly more potential across the western U.S., and a boost in geothermal power production. [...] Preliminary results show that near-surface temperature gradients in the basin vary from about 60 degree C/km to 100 degree C/km. This implies temperatures of 150 to 250 degree C at 3 – 4 km depth beneath the basin. An abandoned oil exploration well drilled near Pavant Butte in the central part of the basin in 1981 confirms these exceptionally high temperatures.” Quoted from the Utah Geological Survey press release.


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