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Christopher J Schenk

Research geologist with the Central Energy Resources Science Center.

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Application to explore US Oil and Gas Assessments

United States Assessments of Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources

USGS Energy Resources Program provides periodic assessments of the oil and natural gas endowment of the United States and the World. This website provides access to new, prioritized, assessment results and supporting data for the United States, as part of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA).
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
United States Assessments of Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources

United States Assessments of Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources

USGS Energy Resources Program provides periodic assessments of the oil and natural gas endowment of the United States and the World. This website provides access to new, prioritized, assessment results and supporting data for the United States, as part of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA).
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World Oil and Gas 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...
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center, International Programs
World Oil and Gas Resource Assessments

World Oil and Gas 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...
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Appalachian Basin Oil and Gas Assessments Map

Appalachian Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The USGS has conducted numerous assessments of undiscovered oil and gas in the Appalachian Basin, including studies of the Marcellus Shale. The region extends from Alabama to Maine. The following is an overview of the assessments.
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Appalachian Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

Appalachian Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The USGS has conducted numerous assessments of undiscovered oil and gas in the Appalachian Basin, including studies of the Marcellus Shale. The region extends from Alabama to Maine. The following is an overview of the assessments.
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Province 5041 Raton Basin-Sierra Grand Uplift National Oil and Gas Assessments

Raton Basin-Sierra Grande Uplift Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potential of the Raton Basin–Sierra Grande Uplift Province 5041 of northeastern New Mexico and southeastern Colorado.
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Raton Basin-Sierra Grande Uplift Oil and Gas Assessments

Raton Basin-Sierra Grande Uplift Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potential of the Raton Basin–Sierra Grande Uplift Province 5041 of northeastern New Mexico and southeastern Colorado.
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Province 5027 Montana Thrust Belt National Oil and Gas Assessments

Montana Thrust Belt Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Montana Thrust Belt Province 5027 of northwestern Montana.
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Montana Thrust Belt Oil and Gas Assessments

Montana Thrust Belt Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Montana Thrust Belt Province 5027 of northwestern Montana.
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Province 5033 Powder River Basin National Oil and Gas Assessments

Powder River Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potential of the Powder River Basin Province 5033.
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Powder River Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

Powder River Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potential of the Powder River Basin Province 5033.
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Province 5037 Southwestern Wyoming National Oil and Gas Assessments

Southwestern Wyoming Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potentional of the Southwestern Wyoming Province 5037 of southwestern Wyoming, northwestern Colorado, and northeastern Utah.
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Southwestern Wyoming Oil and Gas Assessments

Southwestern Wyoming Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potentional of the Southwestern Wyoming Province 5037 of southwestern Wyoming, northwestern Colorado, and northeastern Utah.
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Province 5020 Uinta Piceance National Oil and Gas Assessments

Uinta-Piceance Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has conducted a number of geology-based assessments of undiscovered oil and gas resources in the Uinta-Piceance Basin (USGS Province 5020) of western Colorado and Eastern Utah. Recent assessments include.
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Uinta-Piceance Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

Uinta-Piceance Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has conducted a number of geology-based assessments of undiscovered oil and gas resources in the Uinta-Piceance Basin (USGS Province 5020) of western Colorado and Eastern Utah. Recent assessments include.
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Province 5058 Anadarko Basin National Oil and Gas Assessments

Anadarko Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potential of the Anadarko Basin Province 5058.
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Anadarko Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

Anadarko Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potential of the Anadarko Basin Province 5058.
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Province 5035 Wind River Basin National Oil and Gas Assessments

Wind River Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potential of the Wind River Basin Province 5035 in central Wyoming.
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Wind River Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

Wind River Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potential of the Wind River Basin Province 5035 in central Wyoming.
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Eastern Basins of US Oil and Gas Assessments

Eastern Basins Oil and Gas Assessments

The USGS has conducted several assessments of undiscovered oil and gas in formations in the Blue Ridge Thrust Belt (5068), Piedmont Province (5069), Atlantic Coastal Plain Province (5070), and the New England Province (5072). These basins are generally east of the Appalachian Basin Province (5067).
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Eastern Basins Oil and Gas Assessments

Eastern Basins Oil and Gas Assessments

The USGS has conducted several assessments of undiscovered oil and gas in formations in the Blue Ridge Thrust Belt (5068), Piedmont Province (5069), Atlantic Coastal Plain Province (5070), and the New England Province (5072). These basins are generally east of the Appalachian Basin Province (5067).
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Province 5061 Southern Oklahoma Oil and Gas Assessments

Southern Oklahoma Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered continuous oil and gas resources of the Southern Oklahoma Province (5061).
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Southern Oklahoma Oil and Gas Assessments

Southern Oklahoma Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered continuous oil and gas resources of the Southern Oklahoma Province (5061).
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Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Amu Darya Basin and Afghan-Tajik Basin Provinces, Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, 2011 Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Amu Darya Basin and Afghan-Tajik Basin Provinces, Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, 2011

Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the U.S. Geological Survey estimated volumes of undiscovered, technically recoverable, conventional petroleum resources for the Amu Darya Basin and Afghan–Tajik Basin Provinces of Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The mean volumes were estimated at 962 million barrels of crude oil, 52 trillion cubic feet of natural...
Authors
T. R. Klett, Christopher J. Schenk, Craig J. Wandrey, Ronald R. Charpentier, Michael E. Brownfield, Janet K. Pitman, Richard M. Pollastro, Troy A. Cook, Marilyn E. Tennyson
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Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center, USGS Projects in Afghanistan

Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Sud Province, north-central Africa Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Sud Province, north-central Africa

The Sud Province located in north-central Africa recently was assessed for undiscovered, technically recoverable oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids resources as part of the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) World Oil and Gas Assessment. Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the USGS estimated mean volumes of 7.31 billion barrels of oil, 13.42 trillion cubic feet of natural...
Authors
Michael E. Brownfield, T. R. Klett, Christopher J. Schenk, Ronald R. Charpentier, T. A. Cook, R. M. Pollastro, Marilyn E. Tennyson
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Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center

New U.S. Geological Survey method for the assessment of reserve growth New U.S. Geological Survey method for the assessment of reserve growth

Reserve growth is defined as the estimated increases in quantities of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids that have the potential to be added to remaining reserves in discovered accumulations through extension, revision, improved recovery efficiency, and additions of new pools or reservoirs. A new U.S. Geological Survey method was developed to assess the reserve-growth...
Authors
Timothy R. Klett, Emil D. Attanasi, Ronald R. Charpentier, Troy A. Cook, Philip A. Freeman, Donald L. Gautier, Phuong A. Le, Robert T. Ryder, Christopher J. Schenk, Marilyn E. Tennyson, Mahendra K. Verma
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Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center

Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of Libya and Tunisia, 2010 Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of Libya and Tunisia, 2010

Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the U.S. Geological Survey estimated means of 3.97 billion barrels of undiscovered oil, 38.5 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered natural gas, and 1.47 billion barrels of undiscovered natural gas liquids in two provinces of North Africa.
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Katherine J. Whidden, Michael Lewan, Christopher J. Schenk, Rondald R. Charpentier, Troy A. Cook, Timothy R. Klett, Janet K. Pitman
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Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center

Assessment of potential shale gas and shale oil resources of the Norte Basin, Uruguay, 2011 Assessment of potential shale gas and shale oil resources of the Norte Basin, Uruguay, 2011

Using a performance-based geological assessment methodology, the U.S. Geological Survey estimated mean volumes of 13.4 trillion cubic feet of potential technically recoverable shale gas and 0.5 billion barrels of technically recoverable shale oil resources in the Norte Basin of Uruguay.
Authors
Christopher J. Schenk, Mark A. Kirschbaum, Ronald R. Charpentier, Troy Cook, Timothy R. Klett, Donald L. Gautier, Richard M. Pollastro, Jean N. Weaver, Michael Brownfield
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Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center

Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Devonian Marcellus Shale of the Appalachian Basin Province Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Devonian Marcellus Shale of the Appalachian Basin Province

Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimated a mean undiscovered natural gas resource of 84,198 billion cubic feet and a mean undiscovered natural gas liquids resource of 3,379 million barrels in the Devonian Marcellus Shale within the Appalachian Basin Province. All this resource occurs in continuous accumulations. In 2011, the USGS completed...
Authors
James L. Coleman, Robert C. Milici, Troy A. Cook, Ronald R. Charpentier, Mark Kirshbaum, Timothy R. Klett, Richard M. Pollastro, Christopher J. Schenk

Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Cook Inlet region, south-central Alaska, 2011 Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Cook Inlet region, south-central Alaska, 2011

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recently completed a new assessment of undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas resources in the Cook Inlet region of south-central Alaska. Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the USGS estimates that mean undiscovered volumes of nearly 600 million barrels of oil, about 19 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and 46 million barrels of...
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Richard G. Stanley, Ronald R. Charpentier, Troy A. Cook, David W. Houseknecht, Timothy R. Klett, Kristen A. Lewis, Paul G. Lillis, Philip H. Nelson, Jeffrey D. Phillips, Richard M. Pollastro, Christopher J. Potter, William A. Rouse, Richard W. Saltus, Christopher J. Schenk, Anjana K. Shah, Zenon C. Valin
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Energy Resources Program

Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the West African Costal Province, West Africa Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the West African Costal Province, West Africa

The West African Coastal Province along the west African coastline recently was assessed for undiscovered, technically recoverable oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids resources as part of the U.S. Geological Survey's USGS World Oil and Gas Assessment. Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the USGS estimated mean volumes of 3.2 billion barrels of oil, 23.63 trillion cubic...
Authors
Michael E. Brownfield, Ronald R. Charpentier, Christopher J. Schenk, Timothy R. Klett, Troy A. Cook, Richard M. Pollastro
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Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center

Geologic assessment of undiscovered hydrocarbon resources of the Western Oregon and Washington Province Geologic assessment of undiscovered hydrocarbon resources of the Western Oregon and Washington Province

The purpose of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Oil and Gas Assessment is to develop geology-based hypotheses regarding the potential for additions to oil and gas reserves in priority areas of the United States, focusing on the distribution, quantity, and availability of oil and natural gas resources. The USGS has completed an assessment of the undiscovered, technically...
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Michael E. Brownfield, Ronald R. Charpentier, Troy A. Cook, Timothy R. Klett, Richard M. Pollastro, Christopher J. Schenk, P. A. Le

Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in Jurassic and Cretaceous strata of the Gulf Coast, 2010 Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in Jurassic and Cretaceous strata of the Gulf Coast, 2010

Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the U.S. Geological Survey estimated means of 147.4 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered natural gas, 2.4 billion barrels of undiscovered oil, and 2.96 billion barrels of undiscovered natural gas liquids in Jurassic and Cretaceous strata in onshore lands and State waters of the Gulf Coast.
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Russell F. Dubiel, Peter D. Warwick, Sharon Swanson, Lauri Burke, Laura Biewick, Ronald R. Charpentier, James L. Coleman, Troy A. Cook, Kris Dennen, Colin A. Doolan, Catherine Enomoto, Paul C. Hackley, Alexander W. Karlsen, Timothy R. Klett, Scott A. Kinney, Michael D. Lewan, Matthew D. Merrill, Krystal Pearson, Ofori N. Pearson, Janet K. Pitman, Richard M. Pollastro, Elizabeth L. Rowan, Christopher J. Schenk, Brett Valentine
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Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center

Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Anadarko Basin Province of Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, and Colorado, 2010 Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Anadarko Basin Province of Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, and Colorado, 2010

The U.S. Geological Survey, using a geoscience-based assessment methodology, estimated mean technically-recoverable undiscovered continuous and conventional resources that total 495 million barrels of oil, 27.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and 410 million barrels of natural gas liquids in the Anadarko Basin Province; this assessment includes the Las Animas arch area of...
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D.K. Higley, S.B. Gaswirth, M.M. Abbott, Ronald R. Charpentier, T. A. Cook, G.S. Ellis, N.J. Gianoutsos, J. R. Hatch, T. R. Klett, Philip H. Nelson, M. J. Pawlewicz, O.N. Pearson, R. M. Pollastro, Christopher J. Schenk

Sedimentology and reservoir heterogeneity of a valley-fill deposit– A field guide to the Dakota Sandstone of the San Rafael Swell, Utah Sedimentology and reservoir heterogeneity of a valley-fill deposit– A field guide to the Dakota Sandstone of the San Rafael Swell, Utah

Valley-fill deposits form a significant class of hydrocarbon reservoirs in many basins of the world. Maximizing recovery of fluids from these reservoirs requires an understanding of the scales of fluid-flow heterogeneity present within the valley-fill system. The Upper Cretaceous Dakota Sandstone in the San Rafael Swell, Utah contains well exposed, relatively accessible outcrops that...
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Mark A. Kirschbaum, Christopher J. Schenk
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Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center

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Application to explore US Oil and Gas Assessments

United States Assessments of Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources

USGS Energy Resources Program provides periodic assessments of the oil and natural gas endowment of the United States and the World. This website provides access to new, prioritized, assessment results and supporting data for the United States, as part of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA).
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
United States Assessments of Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources

United States Assessments of Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources

USGS Energy Resources Program provides periodic assessments of the oil and natural gas endowment of the United States and the World. This website provides access to new, prioritized, assessment results and supporting data for the United States, as part of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA).
Learn More
Application to explore Continuous/Unconventional World Oil and Gas Assessment Publications

World Oil and Gas 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...
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center, International Programs
World Oil and Gas Resource Assessments

World Oil and Gas 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...
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Appalachian Basin Oil and Gas Assessments Map

Appalachian Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The USGS has conducted numerous assessments of undiscovered oil and gas in the Appalachian Basin, including studies of the Marcellus Shale. The region extends from Alabama to Maine. The following is an overview of the assessments.
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Appalachian Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

Appalachian Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The USGS has conducted numerous assessments of undiscovered oil and gas in the Appalachian Basin, including studies of the Marcellus Shale. The region extends from Alabama to Maine. The following is an overview of the assessments.
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Province 5041 Raton Basin-Sierra Grand Uplift National Oil and Gas Assessments

Raton Basin-Sierra Grande Uplift Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potential of the Raton Basin–Sierra Grande Uplift Province 5041 of northeastern New Mexico and southeastern Colorado.
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Raton Basin-Sierra Grande Uplift Oil and Gas Assessments

Raton Basin-Sierra Grande Uplift Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potential of the Raton Basin–Sierra Grande Uplift Province 5041 of northeastern New Mexico and southeastern Colorado.
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Province 5027 Montana Thrust Belt National Oil and Gas Assessments

Montana Thrust Belt Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Montana Thrust Belt Province 5027 of northwestern Montana.
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Montana Thrust Belt Oil and Gas Assessments

Montana Thrust Belt Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Montana Thrust Belt Province 5027 of northwestern Montana.
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Province 5033 Powder River Basin National Oil and Gas Assessments

Powder River Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potential of the Powder River Basin Province 5033.
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Powder River Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

Powder River Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potential of the Powder River Basin Province 5033.
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Province 5037 Southwestern Wyoming National Oil and Gas Assessments

Southwestern Wyoming Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potentional of the Southwestern Wyoming Province 5037 of southwestern Wyoming, northwestern Colorado, and northeastern Utah.
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Southwestern Wyoming Oil and Gas Assessments

Southwestern Wyoming Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potentional of the Southwestern Wyoming Province 5037 of southwestern Wyoming, northwestern Colorado, and northeastern Utah.
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Province 5020 Uinta Piceance National Oil and Gas Assessments

Uinta-Piceance Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has conducted a number of geology-based assessments of undiscovered oil and gas resources in the Uinta-Piceance Basin (USGS Province 5020) of western Colorado and Eastern Utah. Recent assessments include.
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Uinta-Piceance Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

Uinta-Piceance Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has conducted a number of geology-based assessments of undiscovered oil and gas resources in the Uinta-Piceance Basin (USGS Province 5020) of western Colorado and Eastern Utah. Recent assessments include.
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Province 5058 Anadarko Basin National Oil and Gas Assessments

Anadarko Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potential of the Anadarko Basin Province 5058.
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Anadarko Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

Anadarko Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potential of the Anadarko Basin Province 5058.
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Province 5035 Wind River Basin National Oil and Gas Assessments

Wind River Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potential of the Wind River Basin Province 5035 in central Wyoming.
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Wind River Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

Wind River Basin Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered oil and gas potential of the Wind River Basin Province 5035 in central Wyoming.
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Eastern Basins of US Oil and Gas Assessments

Eastern Basins Oil and Gas Assessments

The USGS has conducted several assessments of undiscovered oil and gas in formations in the Blue Ridge Thrust Belt (5068), Piedmont Province (5069), Atlantic Coastal Plain Province (5070), and the New England Province (5072). These basins are generally east of the Appalachian Basin Province (5067).
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Eastern Basins Oil and Gas Assessments

Eastern Basins Oil and Gas Assessments

The USGS has conducted several assessments of undiscovered oil and gas in formations in the Blue Ridge Thrust Belt (5068), Piedmont Province (5069), Atlantic Coastal Plain Province (5070), and the New England Province (5072). These basins are generally east of the Appalachian Basin Province (5067).
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Province 5061 Southern Oklahoma Oil and Gas Assessments

Southern Oklahoma Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered continuous oil and gas resources of the Southern Oklahoma Province (5061).
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
Southern Oklahoma Oil and Gas Assessments

Southern Oklahoma Oil and Gas Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey completed the following assessments of undiscovered continuous oil and gas resources of the Southern Oklahoma Province (5061).
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Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Amu Darya Basin and Afghan-Tajik Basin Provinces, Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, 2011 Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Amu Darya Basin and Afghan-Tajik Basin Provinces, Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, 2011

Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the U.S. Geological Survey estimated volumes of undiscovered, technically recoverable, conventional petroleum resources for the Amu Darya Basin and Afghan–Tajik Basin Provinces of Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The mean volumes were estimated at 962 million barrels of crude oil, 52 trillion cubic feet of natural...
Authors
T. R. Klett, Christopher J. Schenk, Craig J. Wandrey, Ronald R. Charpentier, Michael E. Brownfield, Janet K. Pitman, Richard M. Pollastro, Troy A. Cook, Marilyn E. Tennyson
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Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center, USGS Projects in Afghanistan

Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Sud Province, north-central Africa Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Sud Province, north-central Africa

The Sud Province located in north-central Africa recently was assessed for undiscovered, technically recoverable oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids resources as part of the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) World Oil and Gas Assessment. Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the USGS estimated mean volumes of 7.31 billion barrels of oil, 13.42 trillion cubic feet of natural...
Authors
Michael E. Brownfield, T. R. Klett, Christopher J. Schenk, Ronald R. Charpentier, T. A. Cook, R. M. Pollastro, Marilyn E. Tennyson
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Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center

New U.S. Geological Survey method for the assessment of reserve growth New U.S. Geological Survey method for the assessment of reserve growth

Reserve growth is defined as the estimated increases in quantities of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids that have the potential to be added to remaining reserves in discovered accumulations through extension, revision, improved recovery efficiency, and additions of new pools or reservoirs. A new U.S. Geological Survey method was developed to assess the reserve-growth...
Authors
Timothy R. Klett, Emil D. Attanasi, Ronald R. Charpentier, Troy A. Cook, Philip A. Freeman, Donald L. Gautier, Phuong A. Le, Robert T. Ryder, Christopher J. Schenk, Marilyn E. Tennyson, Mahendra K. Verma
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Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center

Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of Libya and Tunisia, 2010 Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of Libya and Tunisia, 2010

Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the U.S. Geological Survey estimated means of 3.97 billion barrels of undiscovered oil, 38.5 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered natural gas, and 1.47 billion barrels of undiscovered natural gas liquids in two provinces of North Africa.
Authors
Katherine J. Whidden, Michael Lewan, Christopher J. Schenk, Rondald R. Charpentier, Troy A. Cook, Timothy R. Klett, Janet K. Pitman
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Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center

Assessment of potential shale gas and shale oil resources of the Norte Basin, Uruguay, 2011 Assessment of potential shale gas and shale oil resources of the Norte Basin, Uruguay, 2011

Using a performance-based geological assessment methodology, the U.S. Geological Survey estimated mean volumes of 13.4 trillion cubic feet of potential technically recoverable shale gas and 0.5 billion barrels of technically recoverable shale oil resources in the Norte Basin of Uruguay.
Authors
Christopher J. Schenk, Mark A. Kirschbaum, Ronald R. Charpentier, Troy Cook, Timothy R. Klett, Donald L. Gautier, Richard M. Pollastro, Jean N. Weaver, Michael Brownfield
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Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center

Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Devonian Marcellus Shale of the Appalachian Basin Province Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Devonian Marcellus Shale of the Appalachian Basin Province

Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimated a mean undiscovered natural gas resource of 84,198 billion cubic feet and a mean undiscovered natural gas liquids resource of 3,379 million barrels in the Devonian Marcellus Shale within the Appalachian Basin Province. All this resource occurs in continuous accumulations. In 2011, the USGS completed...
Authors
James L. Coleman, Robert C. Milici, Troy A. Cook, Ronald R. Charpentier, Mark Kirshbaum, Timothy R. Klett, Richard M. Pollastro, Christopher J. Schenk

Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Cook Inlet region, south-central Alaska, 2011 Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Cook Inlet region, south-central Alaska, 2011

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recently completed a new assessment of undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas resources in the Cook Inlet region of south-central Alaska. Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the USGS estimates that mean undiscovered volumes of nearly 600 million barrels of oil, about 19 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and 46 million barrels of...
Authors
Richard G. Stanley, Ronald R. Charpentier, Troy A. Cook, David W. Houseknecht, Timothy R. Klett, Kristen A. Lewis, Paul G. Lillis, Philip H. Nelson, Jeffrey D. Phillips, Richard M. Pollastro, Christopher J. Potter, William A. Rouse, Richard W. Saltus, Christopher J. Schenk, Anjana K. Shah, Zenon C. Valin
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Energy Resources Program

Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the West African Costal Province, West Africa Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the West African Costal Province, West Africa

The West African Coastal Province along the west African coastline recently was assessed for undiscovered, technically recoverable oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids resources as part of the U.S. Geological Survey's USGS World Oil and Gas Assessment. Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the USGS estimated mean volumes of 3.2 billion barrels of oil, 23.63 trillion cubic...
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Michael E. Brownfield, Ronald R. Charpentier, Christopher J. Schenk, Timothy R. Klett, Troy A. Cook, Richard M. Pollastro
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Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center

Geologic assessment of undiscovered hydrocarbon resources of the Western Oregon and Washington Province Geologic assessment of undiscovered hydrocarbon resources of the Western Oregon and Washington Province

The purpose of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Oil and Gas Assessment is to develop geology-based hypotheses regarding the potential for additions to oil and gas reserves in priority areas of the United States, focusing on the distribution, quantity, and availability of oil and natural gas resources. The USGS has completed an assessment of the undiscovered, technically...
Authors
Michael E. Brownfield, Ronald R. Charpentier, Troy A. Cook, Timothy R. Klett, Richard M. Pollastro, Christopher J. Schenk, P. A. Le

Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in Jurassic and Cretaceous strata of the Gulf Coast, 2010 Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in Jurassic and Cretaceous strata of the Gulf Coast, 2010

Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the U.S. Geological Survey estimated means of 147.4 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered natural gas, 2.4 billion barrels of undiscovered oil, and 2.96 billion barrels of undiscovered natural gas liquids in Jurassic and Cretaceous strata in onshore lands and State waters of the Gulf Coast.
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Russell F. Dubiel, Peter D. Warwick, Sharon Swanson, Lauri Burke, Laura Biewick, Ronald R. Charpentier, James L. Coleman, Troy A. Cook, Kris Dennen, Colin A. Doolan, Catherine Enomoto, Paul C. Hackley, Alexander W. Karlsen, Timothy R. Klett, Scott A. Kinney, Michael D. Lewan, Matthew D. Merrill, Krystal Pearson, Ofori N. Pearson, Janet K. Pitman, Richard M. Pollastro, Elizabeth L. Rowan, Christopher J. Schenk, Brett Valentine
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Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center

Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Anadarko Basin Province of Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, and Colorado, 2010 Assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources of the Anadarko Basin Province of Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, and Colorado, 2010

The U.S. Geological Survey, using a geoscience-based assessment methodology, estimated mean technically-recoverable undiscovered continuous and conventional resources that total 495 million barrels of oil, 27.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and 410 million barrels of natural gas liquids in the Anadarko Basin Province; this assessment includes the Las Animas arch area of...
Authors
D.K. Higley, S.B. Gaswirth, M.M. Abbott, Ronald R. Charpentier, T. A. Cook, G.S. Ellis, N.J. Gianoutsos, J. R. Hatch, T. R. Klett, Philip H. Nelson, M. J. Pawlewicz, O.N. Pearson, R. M. Pollastro, Christopher J. Schenk

Sedimentology and reservoir heterogeneity of a valley-fill deposit– A field guide to the Dakota Sandstone of the San Rafael Swell, Utah Sedimentology and reservoir heterogeneity of a valley-fill deposit– A field guide to the Dakota Sandstone of the San Rafael Swell, Utah

Valley-fill deposits form a significant class of hydrocarbon reservoirs in many basins of the world. Maximizing recovery of fluids from these reservoirs requires an understanding of the scales of fluid-flow heterogeneity present within the valley-fill system. The Upper Cretaceous Dakota Sandstone in the San Rafael Swell, Utah contains well exposed, relatively accessible outcrops that...
Authors
Mark A. Kirschbaum, Christopher J. Schenk
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Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center
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