Gulf Geothermal Potential
Renewable Energy Access has an excellent article on this subject authored by Karl Gawell of the Geothermal Energy Association.
Q: I hear that there is geothermal power potential in the Gulf of Mexico. Is that true? Where is it located, and will it ever be developed? – Danielle J., Dallas, Texas
A: Good question. You’re right — considerable geothermal energy potential exists in the Gulf of Mexico and onshore in Louisiana, Texas, Alabama and Mississippi. Two types of geothermal resources are of particular interest in the Gulf area: “geopressured†geothermal and “oil field co-produced†geothermal resources.
