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Distributed fault slip in the eastern California shear zone: Adding pieces to the puzzle near Barstow, California Distributed fault slip in the eastern California shear zone: Adding pieces to the puzzle near Barstow, California

We investigate the dextral Lockhart and Mt. General faults, which are among four active structures in the northwestern portion of the eastern California shear zone (ECSZ). Early mapping depicts the Lockhart and Mt. General faults as discontinuous fault traces that continue northwest of the Lenwood Fault. Recent work indicates that the Lenwood Fault slips at ~0.2-1.0 mm/yr over the past...
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Elizabeth K. Haddon, David M. Miller, Victoria Langenheim, Shannon A. Mahan
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Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

Overview of future USGS Gulf of Mexico buoyant storage assessment project Overview of future USGS Gulf of Mexico buoyant storage assessment project

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a member of a U.S. Department of Energy-funded partnership headed by the University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology that is working to assess the feasibility of offshore geologic carbon dioxide (CO2) storage in the Gulf of Mexico. The role of the USGS is to assess the buoyant geologic CO2 storage resource of the western half of the...
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Sean T. Brennan
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Energy Resources Program, Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center

Gas hydrate production testing – Knowledge gained Gas hydrate production testing – Knowledge gained

Since their initial discovery in the 1960’s, gas hydrates have been considered to be an important potential source of unconventional natural gas. Significant progress has been made relative to our understanding of the geologic and engineering controls on the ultimate energy potential of gas hydrate; however, more work is required to realize the promise of gas hydrates as a future energy...
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Timothy S. Collett
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Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center

Development of deepwater natural gas hydrates Development of deepwater natural gas hydrates

Deepwater natural gas hydrate resources potentially exceed all other conventional and non-conventional hydrocarbon resources on a world-wide basis. However, before these offshore gas hydrate resources can be classified as reserves, it must be demonstrated that gas hydrates can be produced under conditions that make economic sense. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of...
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Steve Hancock, Ray Boswell, Timothy S. Collett
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Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center

Carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery and residual oil zone studies at the U.S. Geological Survey Carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery and residual oil zone studies at the U.S. Geological Survey

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is preparing a national resource assessment of the potential hydrocarbons recoverable after injection of carbon dioxide (CO2) into conventional oil reservoirs in the United States. The implementation of CO2-enhanced oil recovery (CO2-EOR) techniques can increase hydrocarbon production, and lead to incidental retention of CO2 in reservoir pore space...
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Peter D. Warwick, Emil D. Attanasi, Madalyn S. Blondes, Sean T. Brennan, Marc L. Buursink, Colin A. Doolan, Philip A. Freeman, Hossein Jahediesfanjani, C. Ozgen Karacan, Celeste D. Lohr, Matthew D. Merrill, Ricardo A. Olea, Jacqueline N. Roueche, Jenna L. Shelton, Ernie Slucher, Brian A. Varela, Mahendra K. Verma
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Energy Resources Program, Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center

The Value of Data – The Qatar Geologic Mapping Project The Value of Data – The Qatar Geologic Mapping Project

The State of Qatar is in a period of rapid development, modernization, and population growth. One of the most important factors influencing the long-term success and sustainability of future development is a comprehensive understanding of the region’s geologic regime, geotechnical conditions, natural resources, and environmental constraints. To obtain this understanding, the Ministry of
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Joseph T. Krupansky, Michael A. Knight, Randall Orndorff, Khaled M. Al-Akhras, Ara G. Mouradian, Ali F. Saleh
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Florence Bascom Geoscience Center
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