Resource Assessments

The USGS World Energy Project conducts geologic studies that provide an understanding of the quantity, quality, and geologic distribution of world oil and gas resources. Our geologic studies are conducted in an impartial manner and are performed in collaboration and partnership with energy experts within and outside government. Through synthesis and improved understanding of global oil and gas...

USGS maintains its core strengths in characterizing and understanding complex Earth and biological systems through research; modeling; highly accurate topographic, geologic, hydrographic, and biogeographic maps; and delivery of high-quality earth observation data. Programs include cooperative data collection systems, cross-boundary synthesis, and scientific data delivery for users worldwide. USGS...

USGS provides science and data on occurrence and distribution of geologic resources, including current and future energy resources and their wastes, and available carbon storage capacity. We also address environmental and socioeconomic effects of resource occurrence, extraction, use, and disposal. USGS provides reliable information to answer your questions and provide assistance related to...

Information about water resources is fundamental to national and local economic well-being, protection of life and property, and effective management. The USGS works with domestic and international partners to monitor, assess, and conduct targeted research on a wide range of water resource conditions, including streamflow, groundwater, water quality, and water use and availability. USGS provides...

Currently Available WoCQI Data Downloads:

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Energy Resources Program, in cooperation with many agencies and scientists from the world’s coal producing countries, undertook a project, called the World Coal Quality Inventory (WoCQI), to obtain samples of coal from the world’s producing coal mines during a limited period of time (roughly 1995-2006).

This project focuses on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) of minerals and gemstones globally and the illegal mining and transport of these natural resources. Project scientists employ field mapping, geomorphological techniques, and remote sensing to map, monitor, and evaluate mineral deposits and ASM activities in conflict zones and during complex emergencies. The research is directly applied...