Integrating geology and magnetotelluric data in geothermal exploration: an example from West Anatolia

Alessandra Giovanna Battaglini (*), Ivan Guerra (*) & Carlo Ungarelli (*)
(*) WesternGeco GeoSolutions, Integrated EM Center of Excellence, Milan, Italy.

The magnetotelluric method is often used to assess geothermal reservoirs and to shape geologic settings required for these types of reservoirs. When any specific measurement is given for the lithology context, the geologic interpretation can help identify the existence of tectonic elements such as fracturing and fault systems. This paper shows an example of how magnetotelluric acquisition and modeling can be integrated with geologic interpretation for a successful geothermal exploration.

geologic interpretation, geothermal exploration, electromagnetic methods, electrical resistivity, magnetotellurics, structural geology