Maximizing geothermal prospects: Unveiling Paraná Basin's potential through advanced GIS and Multicriteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)

MCO Caldeira, RM Baldez, AP Tais de Paula… - Geothermics, 2024 - Elsevier
Geothermal energy is now clearly an important option for the Brazilian energy grid due to the
demand for renewable energy sources. The northern and central regions of the Paraná …

Aeromagnetic Data Analysis of Geothermal Energy Potential of a Hot Spring Area in Western Saudi Arabia

K Chavanidis, A Salem, A Stampolidis… - Natural Resources …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Western Saudi Arabia is a promising area for geothermal energy exploration. Its
geothermal wealth is attributed to the ongoing Red Sea rift evolution and crust thinning …

Hydrochemical Characterization, Geothermometry, and Origin of Ain Al-Harrah Hot Spring and Its Relationship to Al-Lith Geothermal System, Saudi Arabia

J Rafiq, IS Abu-Mahfouz, P Soupios, JD Humphrey… - ACS …, 2024 - ACS Publications
The Al-Lith geothermal field in western Saudi Arabia is a characteristic medium-high
enthalpy geothermal system, exhibiting features associated with tectonic activities linked to …

Natural Fracture Characterization Through Digital Outcrop Model in Southwestern Saudi Arabia Geothermal Field

D Arrofi, IS Abu-Mahfouz, J Rafiq, JR Cline… - International …, 2024 - onepetro.org
Geothermal energy is the heat energy stored in the subsurface of the Earth due to the decay
of radioactive elements within the mantle and the crust. This energy is continuously …

Geological Structure Identification in Geothermal Fields, Southwestern Saudi Arabia

IS Abu-Mahfouz, J Rafiq, D Arrofi - Fifth EAGE Borehole Geology …, 2023 - earthdoc.org
Geothermal energy can be extracted and transformed into other forms of energy, acting as
an important source of clean and renewable energy for several countries worldwide. This …

Unearthing Insights Into Non-Volcanic Geothermal System: a Conceptual Model Through Hydrochemical Exploration in Southwestern Saudi Arabia

D Arrofi, IS Abu-Mahfouz, J Humphrey - The Fourth EAGE Global …, 2023 - earthdoc.org
Summary Jizan Province in southwestern Saudi Arabia shows potential for geothermal
energy, despite the absence of active volcanoes. Hot springs in Al Khouba, Al Ardah, and …

Critical Role of Fracture Characterization in Geothermal Exploration: A Case Study in Western Saudi Arabia

IS Abu-Mahfouz - EAGE Workshop on Naturally Fractured Rocks (NFR …, 2024 - earthdoc.org
The study focuses on the importance of accurate fracture characterization in geothermal
exploration, which is crucial for successful reservoir performance and reducing risks …