Well is Flowing at Klamath Basin Geothermal Well
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(Courtesy Klamath Basin Geopower) |
Bill Honjas, CEO of
Klamath Basin Geopower, has blogged that steam is flowing from the
O-1N geothermal well in the Olene area in southern Oregon. Using a process called an "airlift", drilling mud has been blown out of the well and flow from the geothermal reservoir successfully achieved. Bill Honjas says the drill will now be moved off of the pad and pumping of the well will commence.
The company expects to drill at other locations within the year with the goal of choosing a location for a minimum 12 MWe power production facility for commencement of construction during 2013.