Geothermal Energy Utilization

Associated with Oil & Gas Development

June 12 – 13, 2007

           Southern Methodist University

Dallas, Texas

Peter A. Boone, Ph.D., PG

Senior Geologist, Energy Resources Program Area

Contact Information

            Texas General Land Office

            P.O. Box 12873

Austin, TX 78711-2873

            Telephone: 512-475-1501

            Fax: 512-475-1543

            E-mail: peter.boone@glo.state.tx.us

Current Responsibilities and Experience

Team leader for a team of 4 geologist and 2 petroleum engineers who evaluate state-owned land for mineral potential and value, and monitor mineral development including exploration and development activities, pooling, and the protection of state land from drainage by adjacent activities.

Over twenty-one years experience at the General Land Office in addition to fifteen years of state geological survey and petroleum industry experience.

Education

B.A., Geology, St. Mary’s University, 1963

M.A., Geology, Baylor University, 1966

Ph. D., Geology, Texas A&M University, 1972