A Preliminary Evaluation of Geothermal and Natural Gas Resource Options for Camp Dawson, Preston County, West Virginia

摘要

The ability to use on-site energy resources for purposes of power generation and heating can benefit a wide range of commercial, industrial, governmental, or large-scale residential developments. Such resource utilization may provide both reduced costs and secure energy. Using available information, we present a preliminary feasibility study for harnessing deep geothermal and/or natural gas resources beneath the Camp Dawson National Guard Training Center, Preston County West Virginia. The study evaluates geothermal energy from multiple potential target formations for direct heating and for electricity generation via organic Rankine cycle systems. Natural gas (NG) production from the Marcellus Formation is evaluated with respect to direct heating (boilers) and combined heat and electricity generation through turbines and high-efficiency solid-oxide fuel cells. The project requires an initial phase of seismic data acquisition to address potential risks related to faulting of the target strata.