Injection Well 55-15, half mile west of the existing production well field and 1300ft north of existing injection Well 57-15, was drilled to a total depth of 7707ft. Maximum temperature recorded in the well 55-15 was 395°F (202°C).
Injection test Well 58-11, half mile northeast of the existing production field, was drilled to a total depth of 4627ft.
The company said that Well 58-11 is an exceptional injector even though it is smaller in diameter (7 7/8 inches) than other reservoir development wells. The maximum down-hole temperature was 330°F (166°C).
Well 58-11 confirms a new area for injection and extends the area of the known high-temperature geothermal reservoir further to the north allowing flexibility in future well field management.
The larger of two drilling rigs currently on site is set up and is currently drilling Well 91-15. This well is designed to be a 400°F (200-°C) production well. The second smaller rig will be used to drill remaining injection wells.
Pipeline construction has commenced starting with injection Well 55-15, expected to be connected by the end of January, 2010. Likewise, subsequent wells will be brought on line as they are completed.
