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U.S. Oil and Gas Resource Assessments

Map of U.S. Assessments of Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources

The USGS assesses potential for undiscovered oil and gas resources in priority geologic provinces in the United States.  This website highlights conventional and unconventional (continuous) oil and gas assessments.

National Assessments

World Oil and Gas Resource Assessments

Map of World Oil and Gas Resource Assessments

The USGS assesses potential for undiscovered oil and gas resources in priority geologic provinces in the World.  This website highlights conventional and unconventional (continuous) oil and gas resources (such as shale gas) for more than 170 basins

World Assessments

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Image: Mallik Gas Hydrates Test Well

Gas Hydrates

Central Energy Resources Science Center - Gas Hydrates Project Page
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center, Deep Sea Exploration, Mapping and Characterization
Gas Hydrates

Gas Hydrates

Central Energy Resources Science Center - Gas Hydrates Project Page
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Extent of Gulf Coast Petroleum System Project and Oil and Gas Wells

Gulf Coast Geologic Energy Assessments

One of the main goals of the Gulf Coast Geologic Energy Assessments and Research (GEAR) project is to conduct assessments of undiscovered, technically recoverable petroleum resources of the U.S. Gulf Coast region. This goal is in accordance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) and is performed in collaboration with the USGS National Oil and Gas Assessment project. These high-quality...
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center, Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center, Deep Sea Exploration, Mapping and Characterization
Gulf Coast Geologic Energy Assessments

Gulf Coast Geologic Energy Assessments

One of the main goals of the Gulf Coast Geologic Energy Assessments and Research (GEAR) project is to conduct assessments of undiscovered, technically recoverable petroleum resources of the U.S. Gulf Coast region. This goal is in accordance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) and is performed in collaboration with the USGS National Oil and Gas Assessment project. These high-quality...
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