Geothermal Geoscience Resources
Last updated on August 21, 2017Geothermal Resources in B.C.
A summary map and description of locations where geothermal resources have been identified or may be found in British Columbia.
Publications
- Workshop - Geoscience Needs for Geothermal Energy Development in Western Canada (PDF, 13.1MB) Lebel, Daniel (editor) (2009): British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
- Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (PDF, 1.0MB) Craig Dunn Can GEA
- Engineered Geothermal Systems (PDF, 2.2MB) Michael C. Moore, University of Calgary, Can GEA
- Geothermal Development Review (PDF, 0.5MB) Garth Thoroughghood, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
- A Geothermal Geoscience Database for British Columbia (PDF, 0.6MB) Lee, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
- Geoscience Needs for Geothermal Energy Development (PDF, 0.5MB) Western Canada Workshop
- Geothermal resource assessment of the Clarke Lake Gas Field (PDF, 1.0MB) Walsh, W., 2013. Fort Nelson, British Columbia. Bulletin of Canadian Petroleum Geology, v. 61, n. 3, pg 241-251
- Mining Deep Heat: Geoscience Needs (PDF, 20.5MB) Daniel Yang, Shell Exploration and Production
- Past, Current and Future Geothermal Research at the Geological Survey of Canada (PDF, 1.3MB) Stephen Grasby, Geological Survey of Canada
- Products, Geoscience Tools, and Data Integration Necessary for Successful Geothermal Development (PDF, 4.0MB) F.C. Monastero, Magma Energy (U.S.) Corp.
National Geothermal Program
Several locations in British Columbia were explored in the 1970s and 1980s as part of the National Geothermal Energy Program. The following work reports were submitted as a result of this program which ended in 1986.
Regional Exploration
- G.T. 3 Investigation of Geothermal Resources Volume 1 (PDF, 3.8MB), Volume 2 (PDF, 6.2MB) & 3
N.S.B.G. 1974 B.C. Hydro and Power Authority 92-J-NW, NE, SW, SE - G.T. 8 Preliminary Investigation - Geothermal Resources - Vancouver Island (PDF, 1.4MB)
Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. 1975 B.C. Hydro 92-C-NE, NW, SW, SE, 92-E-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 10 Economic Impact of Geothermal Development - California (PDF, 1.4MB)
Mahoney, D./Bangert, A.C. 1977 Pacific Gas & Electric Company N/A - G.T. 31 Geothermal Exploration - Aiyansh - Terrace Area (PDF, 6.5MB)
B.C. Hydro 1981 B.C. Hydro 103-H, I, P - G.T. 46 D.C. Resistivity Survey, Pitt River Area (PDF, 0.5MB)
Shore, G.A., Schlax, M.G. 1982 Premier Geophysics - Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand for B.C. Hydro 92-G-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 49 Geothermal Reconnaissance S.W.B.C (PDF, 10.3MB)
Fairbank, B.D., Sadlier-Brown, T.L. 1982 Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. for B.C. Hydro 92-G, J, L, 103-I, P All - G.T. 52 Catalogue of Boreholes - Geothermal (PDF, 2.4MB)
A.M. Jessop 1986 E.M.R. - Earth Physics Branch 92-J-NW - G.T. 54 Resistivity - Lakelse (PDF, 11.5MB)
G.A. Shore 1984 Geological Survey of Canada 103-I-SE - Crandall, J.T. and Sadlier-Brown, T.L., November 1976.
Data on Geothermal Areas Cordilleran Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Adjacent British Columbia. - Phoenix Geophysics Limited, November 1982.
Magnetotelluric Survey Data North Thompson Valley Area British Columbia.
Mount Meager
- G.T. 4 Deep Resistivity Surveys - Meager Creek (PDF, 2.1MB)
G. Shore - Deep Grid Analysis Ltd. 1975 B.C. Hydro via N.S.B.G. 92-J-NE, SE, SW, NW - G.T. 5 Resistivity Survey - Meager Creek (PDF, 1.5MB)
McPhar Geophysics Co. 1975 B.C. Hydro via N.S.B.G. 92-J-SE, SW, NE, NW - G.T. 6 Detailed Geothermal Investigation - Meager Creek (PDF, 4.0MB)
Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. 1975 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 7 Interim Report - Meager Creek (PDF, 8.9MB)
Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. 1975 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SW, SE - G.T. 9 Interim Progress - Meager Creek (PDF, 3.4MB)
Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. 1975 B.C. Hydro 92-J-SW,SE, NW, NE - G.T. 11 Geothermal Investigation at Meager Creek (PDF, 3.3MB)
Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. 1977 B.C. Hydro 92-J-SE, SW, NE, NW - G.T. 12 Progress - 1977 Meager Creek (PDF, 1.4MB)
Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. 1978 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NW, SE, SW, NE - G.T. 13 Environmental Reconnaissance Teport - Meager Creek (PDF, 7.5MB)
Reid, Crowther & Partners 1979 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 14 Environmental Studies (PDF, 13.8MB)
Reid, Crowther & Partners 1979 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 15 Geothermal Project Environment Program (PDF, 2.8MB)
Reid, Crowther & Partners 1979 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 16 1978 Field Work - Meager Creek (PDF, 8.3MB)
Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. 1979 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 17 Proposal for Engineering Services (PDF, 1.4MB)
Reid, Crowther & Partners 1979 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NW, NE, SE, SW - G.T. 18 Proposal for Environmental Reconnaissance - Meager Creek (PDF, 2.5MB)
Reid, Crowther & Partners 1978 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NW, NE, SW, SE - G.T. 19 Isotope Hydrogeology & Geothermometry Mount Meager (PDF, 7.8MB)
University of Waterloo Research Institute 1980 Energy, Mines and Resources Canada 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 20 Environmental Studies - Meager Mountain (PDF, 19.9MB)
Reid, Crowther & Partners 1980 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 21 D.C. Resistivity Lillooet Valley (PDF, 1.7MB)
G.A. Shore 1979 Premier Geophysics for B.C. Hydro 92-J-NW - G.T. 22 Multi Element Geochemistry - Meager Creek (PDF, 6.0MB)
University of Utah Research Institute Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. for B.C. Hydro 92-J-SE, SW, NE, NW - G.T. 23 1979 Test Hole Drilling & Exploration Program (PDF, 16.4MB)
Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. 1980 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 25 Slope Stability Study 1979 (PDF, 3.9MB)
VTN Consolidated Inc. 1980 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 26 D.C. Resistivity Survey (PDF, 1.3MB)
G.A. Shore 1981 Premier Geophysics for B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 27 Meteorology of Meager Creek (PDF, 3.4MB)
J.H. Emslie 1981 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 28 Preconceptual Design & Cost Estimate (PDF, 5.1MB)
Bechtel Canada Ltd. 1981 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 29 Hg & As Soil Geochemistry - Meager Creek (PDF, 1.6MB)
R.E. Openshaw 1982 Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. for B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 30 Soil Geochemistry - South - Meager Creek (PDF, 1.3MB)
R.E. Openshaw 1981 Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. for B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 32 Assessment of Field Development - Meager Creek (PDF, 16.7MB)
Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. 1981 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NW, NE, SW, SE - G.T. 33 1980 Drilling & Exploration - Meager Creek (PDF, 24.9MB)
Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. 1981 B.C. Hydro 92-J-SE, SW, NE, NW - G.T. 34 Meager Environmental Status Report (PDF, 27.9MB)
Reid, Crowther & Partners 1982 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 35 Seismic Refraction Survey - Meager Creek (PDF, 0.7MB)
J.M. Anderson 1981 Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. for B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 36 Soil Geochemistry - Meager Creek (PDF, 0.7MB)
R.E. Openshaw 1981 Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. for B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 37 Seismic Refraction Survey Geotronics Surveys Ltd. (PDF, 0.5MB)
1981 Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. for B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 38 Slim Hole Drilling Summary (PDF, 20.5MB)
Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. 1981 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 39 Slim Hole Drilling Summary (PDF, 28.4MB)
Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. 1981 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 40 Summary Report 1981-82 - Meager Creek (PDF, 3.4MB)
Krta Limited 1982 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 41 Geological Mapping - Meager Creek (PDF, 13.6MB)
Staff 1982 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 42 Aquatic Resources - Meager Creek (PDF, 6.7MB)
Beniston, R., Machniak, K. 1982 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 44 Review of Resistivity Surveys, 1974 to 1982 (PDF, 8.3MB)
Shore, G.A., Schlax, M.G. 1982 Premier Geophysics Ltd. for B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SW, SE - G.T. 45 D.C. Resistivity Survey - South Meager (PDF, 0.5MB)
Shore, G.A., Schlax, M.G. 1982 Premier Geophysics - Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand for B.C. Hydro 92-G-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 47 Analysis of Dipole - Dipole Resistivity Data (PDF, 0.8MB)
Ward, S.H. 1981 Premier Geophysics - B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 48 Geochemical Evidence of Chemical Equilibria in the South Meager Creek Geothermal System (PDF, 1.3MB)
Ghomshei, M.T., Croft, S.A., Stauder, J.J. 1985 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 50 1981 Drilling & Exploration Program - Meager Creek
Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. 1982 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, SE, NW, SW - G.T. 51 Resource Characteristics & Testing, Meager Creek (PDF, 8.0MB)
Stauder, J./B.C. Hydro 1985 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NW - G.T. 53 Meager Creek Geothermal Report 1982-83 (PDF, 5.7MB)
Project Staff 1983 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NW - G.T. 55 Meager Creek Geothermal Project
Krta Consultants 1983 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NW - G.T. 56 Meager Creek Geothermal Project (PDF, 9.6MB)
Project Staff (J. Stauder) 1985 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NW - G.T. 57 Geochemistry of Meager Creek (PDF, 0.6MB)
J. Stauder 1983 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NW - G.T. 58 Thermal Conductivity, Heat Flow - Meager (PDF, 1.2MB)
J.F. Reader (NSBG) 1983 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NW - G.T. 59 North Reservoir Meager Creek (PDF, 2.1MB)
J.M. Britton (NSBG) 1983 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NW - G.T. 60 Slim Hole Records (PDF, 3.7MB)
L1-L18, M6-M14 B.C. Hydro Staff 1986 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NW - G.T. 61 Report on Activities 1983/84 (PDF, 2.4MB)
1984/85 B.C. Hydro Staff 1985 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NW - Combs, J., 1979.
Review of the Proposed 1979 Exploration Program for the Meager Creek Geothermal Project. - Parrish, R., n.d.
Fission Track Dating on Drill Core from Meager Mountain Geothermal Area. Prepared for Dr. P.B. Read, Geotex Consultants. - Sheldrake, R.F. Apex Airborne Surveys Ltd., February 1982.
Report on a Helicopter E.M. and Magnetometer Survey in the Meager Creek Area British Columbia for Nevin Sadlier-Brown Goodbrand Limited.
Mount Cayley
- G.T. 1 Summary Report Mt. Cayley, Geothermal Prospect, Parcel G-3
Dellechaie, F/ Corman, F.D. 1984 O'Brien Energy & Resources Limited 92-J-SW - G.T. 2 Geothermal Test Hole Project Report, Mt. Cayley Area
O'Brien Energy 1985 O'Brien Energy Ltd. 92-J-SW - G.T. 24 Mount Cayley Geothermal Test Hole (PDF, 8.3MB)
1980 B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - G.T. 43 D.C. Resistivity Survey - Mt. Cayley - Squamish (PDF, 0.7MB)
Shore, G.A., Schlax, M.G. 1982 Nevin, Sadlier-Brown, Goodbrand Ltd. for B.C. Hydro 92-J-NE, NW, SE, SW - Nevin Sadlier-Brown Goodbrand Ltd., 1981.
Brandywine #1 Geological Log. - Ryder, A.J.D., February 1983
Report on a Reconnaissance Hydrogeochemistry Survey of the Southwestern Drainages of Mount Cayley, British Columbia. - Shore, G.A., June 1983.
Report on E-SCAN Multiple Pole-Pole Resistivity Survey at Mt. Cayley, British Columbia. Premier Geophysics Inc. - Shore, G.A., August 1981.
Report on Resistivity Survey in the Vicinity of Mt. Cayley. Premier Geophysics Inc. - Werner, L.J., 1981.
Report on Preliminary Magnetometer Survey Mt. Cayley Area Southern B.C.
Conducted as part of contract no. 053-80-00129.