Geothermal potential of the Madrid Basin
Date: 10 June 2022 |
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| Field trip leaders: | Alfonso Muñoz Martín (Complutense University of Madrid) Antonio Jose Olaiz Campos (Repsol) |
Description:
The Cenozoic Madrid Basin contains a continental detrital sedimentary infilling over 3,500 m thick, and measured water temperatures reach 120ºC. The basement is composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks with different content of radiogenic elements. The trip includes outcrops to show basin infilling, basement rocks, aeromagnetic and radiometric data, as well as geothermal flow and heat production rates. Reserves and potential use from geological and thermal 3D modelling will be discussed.Stop 1
Stop 2
Stop 3
Lunch area
Route information:
- The departure would be from Madrid (IFEMA).
- The field trip includes 5 field stops and 2 coffee/bathroom stops.
- The Total Length of the trip is about 165 km (2-2.5 hours in bus)
Route map
Health and Safety requirements and recommendations:
- Wear a hat and field boots.
- Drinking water
- Walking tours are short and accessible to anyone of average fitness.
Field Trip Schedule
| 8:00 | Registration at IFEMA (Madrid) |
| 8:15 | IFEMA - coffee stop |
| 9:05 | Coffee Stop |
| 9:35 | Coffee Stop > Stop 1 |
| 9:45 | Stop1: Pontón de la Oliva Dam |
| 11:00 | Stop1 > Stop 2 |
| 11:05 | Stop 2: Valdentales Creek |
| 12:00 | Stop 2 > Lunch Area |
| 12:25 | Lunch Area |
| 13:25 | Lunch Area > Stop 3 |
| 13:35 | Stop 3: Pico de la Miel (La Cabrera) |
| 14:35 | Coffee/Bathroom Stop |
| 15:05 | Stop 3 > Stop 4 |
| 15:15 | Stop 4: Cabanillas de la Sierra |
| 16:15 | Stop 4 > End (IFEMA, Madrid) |
| 17:00 | Field trip Ends |
The field trip is supported by Seequent, a Bentley Company.
Field trip participants will receive a "Seequent Geothermal Field Trip Kit" complete with a 14 day Leapfrog Geothermal Trial (an approx. value of ~$3,850).
Field trip participants will receive a "Seequent Geothermal Field Trip Kit" complete with a 14 day Leapfrog Geothermal Trial (an approx. value of ~$3,850).
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