08-14-2013, 03:31 AM
Thank you guys for bringing this issue in the public Domain, the Pros are as follows
1- Possibly Relatively Clean and cheap source of energy
Cons are as follows
1- Emissions like Hydrogen Sulfide , Sulfur dioxide could have detrimental effects on public health .
2- Subsidence ( Ground Sinking) could be a major issue for residents close to these Producer Wells.
3- If the Wells are Fracked opposed to Perforated , will certainly tilt the balance in favor of the opposition.
4- Ground water Pollution is a Major Concern.
Unknown and unanswered issues addressed in this forum are
1- Not sure if HELCO would subsidize the Puna Residents with cheaper rates
2- Current emissions levels of h2s and so2 in PPM not PPB ( this can be misleading)
3- Projected emission level numbers if the project is implemented
4- Will there be Continuous ground water Monitoring , will there be dedicated wells testing pre and post water samples , will the results be in the public Domain.
5- Will the Well geological Logs in 3D or 4D, available for public scrutiny.
6- Will there be continuous Subsidence Monitoring Program if so will the data be available for public scrutiny.
Having said this , the reality is that we need energy to survive and the Puna Residents should do an honest Cost Benefit analysis based on Scientific Data, it is possible to have a relatively safe operation without significant impact to the people and environment , the technology is sound and proven . My personal fear and opposition if there is any is that the geology of the big island is in a constant state of Flux, all the existing data models worldwide are for relatively a more stable geological environment. Hawaii is the youngest land Mass in the world and still growing , I do not think it will be possible to Model the future geologically this is the Major issue and danger, if anyone has an answer would love to hear it.
This is my humble layman opinion based on some personal experience, it should not be construed as an expert or authoritative, It’s an opinion of a concerned future Lower Puna Resident
1- Possibly Relatively Clean and cheap source of energy
Cons are as follows
1- Emissions like Hydrogen Sulfide , Sulfur dioxide could have detrimental effects on public health .
2- Subsidence ( Ground Sinking) could be a major issue for residents close to these Producer Wells.
3- If the Wells are Fracked opposed to Perforated , will certainly tilt the balance in favor of the opposition.
4- Ground water Pollution is a Major Concern.
Unknown and unanswered issues addressed in this forum are
1- Not sure if HELCO would subsidize the Puna Residents with cheaper rates
2- Current emissions levels of h2s and so2 in PPM not PPB ( this can be misleading)
3- Projected emission level numbers if the project is implemented
4- Will there be Continuous ground water Monitoring , will there be dedicated wells testing pre and post water samples , will the results be in the public Domain.
5- Will the Well geological Logs in 3D or 4D, available for public scrutiny.
6- Will there be continuous Subsidence Monitoring Program if so will the data be available for public scrutiny.
Having said this , the reality is that we need energy to survive and the Puna Residents should do an honest Cost Benefit analysis based on Scientific Data, it is possible to have a relatively safe operation without significant impact to the people and environment , the technology is sound and proven . My personal fear and opposition if there is any is that the geology of the big island is in a constant state of Flux, all the existing data models worldwide are for relatively a more stable geological environment. Hawaii is the youngest land Mass in the world and still growing , I do not think it will be possible to Model the future geologically this is the Major issue and danger, if anyone has an answer would love to hear it.
This is my humble layman opinion based on some personal experience, it should not be construed as an expert or authoritative, It’s an opinion of a concerned future Lower Puna Resident