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Energy Resources Program

From transportation to electricity, energy resources are critical to keep the Nation running. We provide actionable science and tools to support decision-making related to all aspects of the energy resource lifecycle

News

Predicting Wildlife and Plant Responses to Solar Energy Development in the Desert Southwest

Predicting Wildlife and Plant Responses to Solar Energy Development in the Desert Southwest

Traversing the Sea for Science: How USGS Uses the Federal Fleet to Study Natural Hazards, Resources, and More

Traversing the Sea for Science: How USGS Uses the Federal Fleet to Study Natural Hazards, Resources, and More

USGS makes $10 million available for state geologic, geochemical mapping projects through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law-Funded Earth Mapping Resources Initiative

USGS makes $10 million available for state geologic, geochemical mapping projects through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law-Funded Earth Mapping Resources Initiative

Publications

Assessment of undiscovered conventional oil and gas resources of the Zagros Fold Belt of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, 2023

Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the U.S. Geological Survey estimated undiscovered, technically recoverable mean conventional resources of 3.3 billion barrels of oil and 80.3 trillion cubic feet of gas in the Zagros Fold Belt of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey.
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Christopher J. Schenk, Tracey J. Mercier, Phuong A. Le, Andrea D. Cicero, Ronald M. Drake, Sarah E. Gelman, Jane S. Hearon, Benjamin G. Johnson, Jenny H. Lagesse, Heidi M. Leathers-Miller, Kira K. Timm

Sulfur-to-iron ratio as a proxy for degree of organic sulfurization

The degree of organic sulfurization is broadly relevant yet underreported. We present a statistically significant correlation between whole rock S/Fe and the measured degree of organic sulfurization in the thermally immature Cenomanian–Turonian Eagle Ford Group. This relationship shows a sink switch for sulfur from pyrite to organic matter. Excess iron and excess sulfur relative to...
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Katherine L. French, Justin E. Birdwell

Prospectivity mapping for geologic hydrogen

Geologic, or naturally occurring, hydrogen has the potential to become a new, low-carbon, primary energy resource. Often referred to as “white” or “gold” hydrogen, this gas occurs naturally in the Earth’s subsurface, similar to petroleum resources. However, unlike petroleum, which releases carbon dioxide when burned, burning hydrogen only produces water as a byproduct. Exploration for...
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Sarah E. Gelman, Jane S. Hearon, Geoffrey S. Ellis

Science

Mapping Prospectivity for Geologic Hydrogen

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has developed a new methodology to identify regions in the United States with the potential for naturally occurring hydrogen. This innovative approach supports clean energy research and exploration, marking a major step forward in diversifying the nation’s energy portfolio.
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Mapping Prospectivity for Geologic Hydrogen

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has developed a new methodology to identify regions in the United States with the potential for naturally occurring hydrogen. This innovative approach supports clean energy research and exploration, marking a major step forward in diversifying the nation’s energy portfolio.
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Geologic Hydrogen

The USGS Geologic Hydrogen Project conducts research on naturally occurring hydrogen across the nation and the world. The project provides critical scientific insight and data that support the discovery, assessment, and responsible management of geologic hydrogen resources. Research efforts are focused on understanding the natural processes that could lead to recoverable geologic hydrogen...
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Geologic Hydrogen

The USGS Geologic Hydrogen Project conducts research on naturally occurring hydrogen across the nation and the world. The project provides critical scientific insight and data that support the discovery, assessment, and responsible management of geologic hydrogen resources. Research efforts are focused on understanding the natural processes that could lead to recoverable geologic hydrogen...
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Energy Waste Science

Energy production doesn’t just produce energy. We study the wastes produced from energy development to mitigate environmental impacts and explore ways of effectively repurposing them.
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Energy Waste Science

Energy production doesn’t just produce energy. We study the wastes produced from energy development to mitigate environmental impacts and explore ways of effectively repurposing them.
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