A preliminary study on the potential of the geothermal resources around the Gulf of Suez, Egypt

摘要: The Gulf of Suez is characterized by the presence many hot springs and deep thermal wells scattered around its coastal areas. So it considered one promised geothermal areas in Egypt. In this study, main emphasis to investigate potential using available logging geothermometer datasets. temperature profiles well data some or within area are used study. analyzed important thermophysical properties estimated (geothermal gradient, conductivity, heat flow, specific capacity). Such analysis revealed that a medium high gradient (22.0–30°C/Km) given for as whole, with spots much higher order 35.0–44°C/Km (Ras Fanar Hammam Faraun areas). compiled plots show thick evaporites rock salt lithology, which major constituent area, attain highest conductivity (>3.10 W/m/K) flow (>90 mW/m2) lowest capacity (<0.30 J/kg/K). gamma ray natural spectroscopy logs conduct radioactive-based generation study characteristic radioactive nature elements like; 238U, 235U, 232Th, isotope 40K. A good linearity observed between production (A microwatt per cubic meter) (API) along wide range datasets (0–150 API) all wells. factor increases carbonate lithology (up 3.20 μW/m3) proportional shale volume. geothermometer-based estimate subsurface formation from geochemical water samples collected studied springs. parameters harmony regional regime concluded form data. basin growth relation clay diagenesis conducted concerning effects take place depth giving rise another mineral (illite). Furthermore, number 2D thermal–burial history diagrams constructed complied sections vertical distribution petrothermal properties. reserve evaluation carried out economic these be alternative clean source possible energy (electricity) other low-temperature purposes.