Evaluation of the Geothermal Potential of the Essaouira Basin in the Western High Atlas, Morocco

Areas of high geothermal potential are primarily located in the southern part of the Essaouira basin, as revealed by a comprehensive study combining Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, hydrogeochemical data analysis, and geophysics. This research identifies elevated heat sources and assesses subsurface lithological variations, providing valuable insights for future geothermal energy development in the region. The study employed advanced techniques such as lineament extraction, surface temperature calculations, and hydrothermal alteration assessments to pinpoint prospective zones for geothermal exploration.

(Ed.). (2023). Evaluation of the Geothermal Potential of the Essaouira Basin in the Western High Atlas, Morocco. Proceeding Book of 4th International Conference on Engineering and Applied Natural Sciences ICEANS 2023. https://doi.org/10.59287/as-proceedings.315