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Ormat says it will file exploratory permits for Surprise Valley geothermal wells
Summary
Representatives from Ormat Technologies told the Modoc County Board of Supervisors they plan to file applications for exploratory geothermal wells north of Cedarville and Lake City and described a 0‑discharge exploration approach and baseline studies to determine commercial viability.
Representatives of Ormat Technologies updated the Modoc County Board of Supervisors on the company’s exploration plans in the Surprise Valley area and said they will soon file applications for exploratory work.
"We really want to put that question to rest and see if we can determine whether there is a commercially viable geothermal resource there," Scott Nichols of Ormat said, explaining…
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