Review and interpretation of existing data, data mining and desk analysis
The fundamental purpose of the reconnaissance and exploration phases is to determine if there exists a commercially exploitable geothermal resource.  The first assignment is to perform a desk analysis, which entails the collection and analysis of all available existing data regarding the geothermal field and its natural environment, in order to define the resource and scope of the following exploration activities.

The applicability of the collected database for geothermal resource assessments are based on the following steps:

• Data search, acquisition and/or processing
• Data reliability checking
• Data reinterpretation and/ or assimilation
• Data management

The results are summarized in a report and presented to the Client with recommendations for the next steps in the evaluation of the resource.

Project example:
As part of project development for two areas in the western United States, the Mannvit team provided Oski Energy, LLC with critical review and reinterpretation of existing data. The review included a site visit and evaluations of relevant open-file reports, scientific articles, and unpublished field data acquired by Oski Energy, LLC.