Comparison of early exploration at Platanares (Honduras) and Wairakei (New Zealand)
By: A.H. Truesdell, R.B. Glover, C. J. Janik, K.L. Brown, and F. Goff
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Abstract
Early exploration at Wairakei, New Zealand, is compared with the present state of exploration of Platanares, Honduras. In retrospect, geothermometer temperatures favor Platanares (e.g., 220 vs. 190??C for Na-K-Ca), but two 600-m drill holes encountered lower temperatures (160??C). Wairakei, explored before the advent of chemical geothermometry, also had disappointing early drilling results (but better than Platanares; one of the first six holes hit T > 180??C). The Wairakei drilling program was nevertheless continued at full speed and by well 20 a successful drilling strategy was discovered.
Suggested Citation
Truesdell, A., Glover, R., Janik, C.J., Brown, K., Goff, F., 1989, Comparison of early exploration at Platanares (Honduras) and Wairakei (New Zealand), in Transactions - Geothermal Resources Council, v. 13, Santa Rosa, CA, USA, 1 October 1989 through 4 October 1989, p. 207-212.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Comparison of early exploration at Platanares (Honduras) and Wairakei (New Zealand) |
| Volume | 13 |
| Year Published | 1989 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Publ by Geothermal Resources Council |
| Publisher location | Davis, CA, United States |
| Larger Work Title | Transactions - Geothermal Resources Council |
| First page | 207 |
| Last page | 212 |
| Conference Title | Geysers - Three Decades of Achievement: A Window on the Future |
| Conference Location | Santa Rosa, CA, USA |
| Conference Date | 1 October 1989 through 4 October 1989 |