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Geothermal Resource Assessment and Development Recommendations for the Huangliu Formation in the Central Depression of the Yinggehai Basin

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  • Haiwen Chen

    (College of Energy, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China)

  • Feng Zheng

    (College of Energy, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China)

  • Rongcai Song

    (College of Energy, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
    State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Development Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China)

  • Chao Zhang

    (College of Energy, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
    State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Development Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China)

  • Ben Dong

    (College of Energy, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China)

  • Jiahao Zhang

    (College of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China)

  • Yan Zhang

    (College of Energy, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China)

  • Tao Wu

    (College of Energy, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China)

Abstract

As a renewable resource, geothermal energy plays an increasingly important role in global and regional energy structures. Influenced by regional tectonic activities, multi-stage thermal evolution, and continuous subsidence, the subsurface temperatures in the Yinggehai Basin has been consistently rising, resulting in the formation of multiple geothermal reservoirs. The Neogene Huangliu Formation, with its high geothermal gradients, suitable burial depths, considerable thickness, and wide distribution, provides excellent geological conditions for substantial geothermal resources. However, the thermal storage characteristics and geothermal resources of this formation have not been fully assessed, limiting their effective development. This study systematically collected and analyzed drilling, geological, and geophysical data to examine these reservoirs’ geometric structures, thermal properties, and physical characteristics. Further, we quantitatively evaluated the geothermal resource potential of the Huangliu Formation and its respective reservoirs through volumetric estimation and Monte Carlo simulations, pointing zones with high geothermal prospects and formulating targeted development strategies. The findings indicate: (1) The Yinggehai Basin exhibits an average geothermal gradient of 39.4 ± 4.7 °C/km and an average terrestrial heat flow of 77.4 ± 19.1 mW/m 2 , demonstrating a favorable geothermal background; (2) The central depression of the Huangliu Formation harbors considerable geothermal resource potential, with an average reservoir temperature of 140.9 °C, and a total geothermal resource quantified at approximately 2.75 × 10 20 J, equivalent to 93.95 × 10 8 tec. Monte Carlo projections estimate the maximum potential resource at about 3.10 × 10 20 J, approximately 105.9 ×10 8 tec. (3) Additionally, the R14 and R23 reservoirs have been identified as possessing the highest potential for geothermal resource development. The study also proposes a comprehensive utilization model that integrates offshore geothermal power generation with multiple applications. These findings provide a method for the evaluation of geothermal resources in the Yinggehai Basin and lay a foundation for the sustainable development of resources.

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  • Haiwen Chen & Feng Zheng & Rongcai Song & Chao Zhang & Ben Dong & Jiahao Zhang & Yan Zhang & Tao Wu, 2024. "Geothermal Resource Assessment and Development Recommendations for the Huangliu Formation in the Central Depression of the Yinggehai Basin," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(16), pages 1-24, August.
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