Sulphur Hot Springs Geothermal Area

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Area Overview



Geothermal Area Profile



Location: Nevada

Exploration Region: Northern Basin and Range Geothermal Region

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Coordinates: 40.5867°, -115.2850°


Resource Estimate

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USGS Mean Reservoir Temp: 165°C
438.15 K
329 °F
788.67 °R
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USGS Estimated Reservoir Volume: 2 km³ [1]

USGS Mean Capacity: 34 MW [1]

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History and Infrastructure



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Exploration History



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References


  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey. 2008. Assessment of Moderate- and High-Temperature Geothermal Resources of the United States. USA: U.S. Geological Survey. Report No.: Fact Sheet 2008-3082.


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