Geothermal Development in Pennsylvania

Federal DOE just awarded $14 million to the PADEP for a project involving geothermal prospect in a deep Utica well.  How will this influence the future  for Utica development?  Which gas company will be the recipient for this award and project?  

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    farmgas

    If this project is successful does it mean every deep Utica well once reaching declining production is a candidate for geothermal development?  Would a core or non-core area reflect where best to pursue development opportunities?  Without the technology and expense to drill a Utica well with lateral, is it even feasible to think of a dedicated well drilled solely for geothermal development?