Geothermal Microseismic Research Project

Exploration and Development Activities

Warmed by the geothermal resource, snow melts in the Basalt Canyon

Mammoth Pacific holds geothermal leases on public and private lands in the Mammoth area. Leases for federal lands are maintained through annual payments to the federal government. Many people don't realize that a portion of these lease payments is then routed back to Mono County's general fund and used to fund vital county services and programs.

These federal leases, as well as the National Geothermal Steam Act, actually require Mammoth Pacific to diligently explore the leased lands for geothermal resources capable of commercial production.

To that end, we have proposed three geothermal exploration projects locally in order to obtain more information about the geothermal resources in the area. The target slim hole and geothermal well sites were identified through previously completed geophysical exploration projects and surface geologic mapping. The proposed sites are also carefully chosen to reduce or avoid potential environmental impacts, while still retaining the ability to test the geothermal targets.

Mammoth Pacific values input from the community in the exploration projects. Below is a description of the projects we are undertaking, as well as responses to “Frequently Asked Questions.” Should you have additional questions, please contact us at info@mammothpacific.com or by calling us at 760-934-4893.

Drilling of a slim hole
in Basalt Canyon in 2002

OUR EXPLORATION PROJECTS

Additionally, we forecast increased demand for geothermal energy due to government policies aimed at reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and protecting our environment. As a result, Mammoth Pacific has initiated several other projects designed to enhance operations at the existing facilities, as well as considered building an additional plant.

OTHER MAMMOTH PACIFIC PROJECTS