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| Number of doublets | 59 | Estimate based on extrapolation from previous case studies including [Project Red](https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires/?geophires-example-id=Fervo_Norbeck_Latimer_2023) and [Fervo_Project_Cape-3](https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires/?geophires-example-id=Fervo_Project_Cape-3) |
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| Fracture Separation | 18 m | Per https://eartharxiv.org/repository/view/7665/, lateral length is 4700 ft = 1432 m. Dividing 1432 by 80 = ~18 m fracture spacing. |
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| Reservoir Volume | 5,801,599,999 m³ | Extrapolation based on a resulting heat extraction profile that is plausible and compatible with required electricity production. |
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| Water Loss Rate | 15% | Water loss rate is conservatively estimated to be between 10 and 20%. Other estimates and some simulations may suggest a significantly lower water loss rate than this conservative estimate. |
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| Water Loss Rate | 15% | Water loss rate is conservatively estimated to be between 10 and 20%. Other estimates and some simulations may suggest a significantly lower water loss rate than this conservative estimate. See https://fervoenergy.com/geothermal-mythbusting-water-use-and-impacts/. |
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| Maximum Drawdown | 0.017 | Tuned to keep minimum net electricity generation ≥ 500 MWe and thermal breakthrough requiring redrilling occurring every 5–10 years |
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| Reservoir Impedance | 0.001565 GPa.s/m³ | Yields 15% initial pumping power/net installed power |
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| Inflation Rate | 2.3% | US inflation rate as of April 2025 |

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