Laboratory analyses on split core samples from wells to assess the geothermal potential of the western portion of the South Slave Region, Northwest Territories, Canada
Reference Number:
2023-015
Publisher:
Northwest Territories Geological Survey (formerly Northwest Territories Geoscience Office and CS Lord Northern Geoscience Centre)
Authors:
Rajaobelison MM; Thibault M; Comeau F-A; Raymond J; Terlaky V
Publication Date:
2026-02-26
DOI Link:
https://doi.org/10.46887/2023-015
Reference Area:
Hay River; Fort Providence; Enterprise; Kakisa
Abstract:
This report describes core sampling and results of analytical work in the South Slave region of the NWT. The project aims to refine the geothermal potential of the region with a special focus on the communities (Hay River, Enterprise, Kakisa, and Ft. Providence). A total of 84 split core samples from 33 wells including 8 formations were collected from this region. Analytical results include: porosity, permeability, density, thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, heat capacity, lithogeochemistry, and X-ray diffraction mineralogy.
