Washington Geothermal Play Fairway Analysis Heat, Permeability, and Fracture Model Data
This submission contains raster and vector data for the entire state of Washington, with specific emphasis on the three geothermal play fairway sites: Mount St. Helens seismic zone (MSHSZ), Wind River valley (WRV), and Mount Baker (MB). Data are provided for 3 major geothermal models: heat, permeability, and fluid-filled fractures, and an additional infrastructure model. Both of the permeability and fluid-filled-fracture models are produced at 200 m and at 2 km depths; the heat model is only produced at the 200 m depth. Values are provided for both model favorability and model confidence. A combined model at 200m and 2 km depths is provided for favorability, confidence, and exploration risk.
Raster data are provided in GeoTiff format and have a statewide coverage. Cell size is 104.355 ft; file type is unsigned 8-bit integer (0-255); 0 represents no favorability or confidence; 255 represents maximum favorability or confidence. The NAD83(HARN)/Washington South (ftUS) projection is used (EPSG:2927). Vector data are provided in shapefile or comma-delimited text file formats. Geographic coordinates, where provided, are in WGS84. A readme file accompanies each folder and provides an overview and description of the enclosed data.
The heat model combines 5 intermediate raster layers (which are included in the download package): temperature gradient wells, young volcanic vents, hot springs, young intrusive volcanic rocks, and geothermometry. The permeability model combines 8 intermediate raster layers: density of mapped faults, 2D dilation tendency of mapped faults, 2D slip tendency of mapped faults, seismicity, 3D dilation tendency, 3D slip tendency, 3D maximum coulomb shear stress, and 3D slip gradients. The fluid-filled fracture model combines up to 4 intermediate rasters: resistivity from magneto-telluric 3D inversions, seismicity, Vp/Vs anomalies from passive seismic tomography, and Vs anomalies from ambient-noise tomography.
A statewide infrastructure model is also provided that formalizes land-use constraints and restrictions relevant for geothermal prospecting and development. This model combines 10 intermediate rasters: areas off limits to drilling, existing or proposed geothermal leases, DNR-owned land, land-use restrictions along the Columbia River Gorge, areas inundated by water, availability of potential process water, proximity to existing roads, proximity to transmission lines, distance from urban areas, and snow-related elevation restrictions.
Supporting vector data for the development of each raster layer is provided.
For details on the areas of interest and modeling process please see the 'WA_State_Play_Fairway_Phase_2_Technical_Report' in the download package.
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AB - This submission contains raster and vector data for the entire state of Washington, with specific emphasis on the three geothermal play fairway sites: Mount St. Helens seismic zone (MSHSZ), Wind River valley (WRV), and Mount Baker (MB). Data are provided for 3 major geothermal models: heat, permeability, and fluid-filled fractures, and an additional infrastructure model. Both of the permeability and fluid-filled-fracture models are produced at 200 m and at 2 km depths; the heat model is only produced at the 200 m depth. Values are provided for both model favorability and model confidence. A combined model at 200m and 2 km depths is provided for favorability, confidence, and exploration risk.
Raster data are provided in GeoTiff format and have a statewide coverage. Cell size is 104.355 ft; file type is unsigned 8-bit integer (0-255); 0 represents no favorability or confidence; 255 represents maximum favorability or confidence. The NAD83(HARN)/Washington South (ftUS) projection is used (EPSG:2927). Vector data are provided in shapefile or comma-delimited text file formats. Geographic coordinates, where provided, are in WGS84. A readme file accompanies each folder and provides an overview and description of the enclosed data.
The heat model combines 5 intermediate raster layers (which are included in the download package): temperature gradient wells, young volcanic vents, hot springs, young intrusive volcanic rocks, and geothermometry. The permeability model combines 8 intermediate raster layers: density of mapped faults, 2D dilation tendency of mapped faults, 2D slip tendency of mapped faults, seismicity, 3D dilation tendency, 3D slip tendency, 3D maximum coulomb shear stress, and 3D slip gradients. The fluid-filled fracture model combines up to 4 intermediate rasters: resistivity from magneto-telluric 3D inversions, seismicity, Vp/Vs anomalies from passive seismic tomography, and Vs anomalies from ambient-noise tomography.
A statewide infrastructure model is also provided that formalizes land-use constraints and restrictions relevant for geothermal prospecting and development. This model combines 10 intermediate rasters: areas off limits to drilling, existing or proposed geothermal leases, DNR-owned land, land-use restrictions along the Columbia River Gorge, areas inundated by water, availability of potential process water, proximity to existing roads, proximity to transmission lines, distance from urban areas, and snow-related elevation restrictions.
Supporting vector data for the development of each raster layer is provided.
For details on the areas of interest and modeling process please see the 'WA_State_Play_Fairway_Phase_2_Technical_Report' in the download package.
AU - Steely, Alex
A2 - Forson, Corina
A3 - Cladouhos, Trenton
A4 - Swyer, Mike
A5 - Davatzes, Nicholas
A6 - Anderson, Megan
A7 - Ritzinger, Brent
A8 - Glen, Jonathan
A9 - Peacock, Jared
A10 - Schermerhorn, William
DB - Open Energy Data Initiative (OEDI)
DP - Open EI | National Renewable Energy Laboratory
DO - 10.15121/1452728
KW - geothermal
KW - energy
KW - play fairway
KW - Washington
KW - model
KW - confidence
KW - favorability
KW - risk
KW - mt
KW - magnetotellurics
KW - seismicity
KW - seismic
KW - velocity
KW - p-wave
KW - s-wave
KW - geothermometry
KW - intrusive rock
KW - springs
KW - temperature gradient
KW - volcanic vents
KW - land use
KW - process water
KW - transmission
KW - urban
KW - water
KW - groundwater
KW - geophysics
KW - fault
KW - slip
KW - dilation
KW - tendancy
KW - coulomb shear stress
KW - slip gradient
KW - poly3d
KW - pfa
KW - shapefiles
KW - ArcGIS
KW - shape file
KW - geospatial data
KW - modeling
KW - mapping
KW - integrated
KW - inverse
KW - inversion
KW - Washington State
LA - English
DA - 2017/12/07
PY - 2017
PB - Washington Geological Survey
T1 - Washington Geothermal Play Fairway Analysis Heat, Permeability, and Fracture Model Data
UR - https://doi.org/10.15121/1452728
ER -
Steely, Alex, et al. Washington Geothermal Play Fairway Analysis Heat, Permeability, and Fracture Model Data. Washington Geological Survey, 7 December, 2017, GDR. https://doi.org/10.15121/1452728.
Steely, A., Forson, C., Cladouhos, T., Swyer, M., Davatzes, N., Anderson, M., Ritzinger, B., Glen, J., Peacock, J., & Schermerhorn, W. (2017). Washington Geothermal Play Fairway Analysis Heat, Permeability, and Fracture Model Data. [Data set]. GDR. Washington Geological Survey. https://doi.org/10.15121/1452728
Steely, Alex, Corina Forson, Trenton Cladouhos, Mike Swyer, Nicholas Davatzes, Megan Anderson, Brent Ritzinger, Jonathan Glen, Jared Peacock, and William Schermerhorn. Washington Geothermal Play Fairway Analysis Heat, Permeability, and Fracture Model Data. Washington Geological Survey, December, 7, 2017. Distributed by GDR. https://doi.org/10.15121/1452728
@misc{OEDI_Dataset_7154,
title = {Washington Geothermal Play Fairway Analysis Heat, Permeability, and Fracture Model Data},
author = {Steely, Alex and Forson, Corina and Cladouhos, Trenton and Swyer, Mike and Davatzes, Nicholas and Anderson, Megan and Ritzinger, Brent and Glen, Jonathan and Peacock, Jared and Schermerhorn, William},
abstractNote = {This submission contains raster and vector data for the entire state of Washington, with specific emphasis on the three geothermal play fairway sites: Mount St. Helens seismic zone (MSHSZ), Wind River valley (WRV), and Mount Baker (MB). Data are provided for 3 major geothermal models: heat, permeability, and fluid-filled fractures, and an additional infrastructure model. Both of the permeability and fluid-filled-fracture models are produced at 200 m and at 2 km depths; the heat model is only produced at the 200 m depth. Values are provided for both model favorability and model confidence. A combined model at 200m and 2 km depths is provided for favorability, confidence, and exploration risk.
Raster data are provided in GeoTiff format and have a statewide coverage. Cell size is 104.355 ft; file type is unsigned 8-bit integer (0-255); 0 represents no favorability or confidence; 255 represents maximum favorability or confidence. The NAD83(HARN)/Washington South (ftUS) projection is used (EPSG:2927). Vector data are provided in shapefile or comma-delimited text file formats. Geographic coordinates, where provided, are in WGS84. A readme file accompanies each folder and provides an overview and description of the enclosed data.
The heat model combines 5 intermediate raster layers (which are included in the download package): temperature gradient wells, young volcanic vents, hot springs, young intrusive volcanic rocks, and geothermometry. The permeability model combines 8 intermediate raster layers: density of mapped faults, 2D dilation tendency of mapped faults, 2D slip tendency of mapped faults, seismicity, 3D dilation tendency, 3D slip tendency, 3D maximum coulomb shear stress, and 3D slip gradients. The fluid-filled fracture model combines up to 4 intermediate rasters: resistivity from magneto-telluric 3D inversions, seismicity, Vp/Vs anomalies from passive seismic tomography, and Vs anomalies from ambient-noise tomography.
A statewide infrastructure model is also provided that formalizes land-use constraints and restrictions relevant for geothermal prospecting and development. This model combines 10 intermediate rasters: areas off limits to drilling, existing or proposed geothermal leases, DNR-owned land, land-use restrictions along the Columbia River Gorge, areas inundated by water, availability of potential process water, proximity to existing roads, proximity to transmission lines, distance from urban areas, and snow-related elevation restrictions.
Supporting vector data for the development of each raster layer is provided.
For details on the areas of interest and modeling process please see the 'WA_State_Play_Fairway_Phase_2_Technical_Report' in the download package.},
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year = {2017},
howpublished = {GDR, Washington Geological Survey, https://doi.org/10.15121/1452728},
note = {Accessed: 2025-05-06},
doi = {10.15121/1452728}
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https://dx.doi.org/10.15121/1452728
Details
Data from Dec 7, 2017
Last updated Nov 7, 2019
Submitted Dec 24, 2017
Organization
Washington Geological Survey
Contact
Alex Steely
360.902.1471
Authors
Original Source
https://gdr.openei.org/submissions/992Research Areas
Keywords
geothermal, energy, play fairway, Washington, model, confidence, favorability, risk, mt, magnetotellurics, seismicity, seismic, velocity, p-wave, s-wave, geothermometry, intrusive rock, springs, temperature gradient, volcanic vents, land use, process water, transmission, urban, water, groundwater, geophysics, fault, slip, dilation, tendancy, coulomb shear stress, slip gradient, poly3d, pfa, shapefiles, ArcGIS, shape file, geospatial data, modeling, mapping, integrated, inverse, inversion, Washington StateDOE Project Details
Project Name Geothermal Play-Fairway Analysis of Washington State Prospects
Project Lead Eric Hass
Project Number EE0006728