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Potential hydrologic effects of developing coal and other geo-energy resources of Oregon; a review

Open-File Report 81-1014
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr811014

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Abstract

Southwestern Oregon has several hundred million tons of good-quality minable coal. Because of the dip of the coal beds, the only economical method of mining would be by underground methods. In addition, minor occurrences of low-quality coal have been noted at more than 20 sites in both western and northeastern Oregon. About 2 million acres are now under lease for petroleum and gas exploration across the State. Natural gas was discovered in northwestern Oregon in 1979, and current production is about 17 million cubic feet per day from five wells. Thirteen Known Geothermal Resource Areas in several parts of the State cover 432,000 acres, and more than 420,000 acres are under lease for geothermal exploration. No hydrologic impacts have been noted from exploration and production of coal or other geoenergy resources in Oregon. (USGS)

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Sidle, W., 1981, Potential hydrologic effects of developing coal and other geo-energy resources of Oregon; a review: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 81-1014, v, 34 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr811014.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Potential hydrologic effects of developing coal and other geo-energy resources of Oregon; a review
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 81-1014
DOI 10.3133/ofr811014
Year Published 1981
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey,
Description v, 34 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm.
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