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Geologic characterization of low-permeability gas reservoirs, Travis Peak Formation, East Texas
Geologic characterization of low-permeability gas reservoirs, Travis Peak Formation, East Texas
Author
Dutton, S.P., Laubach, S.E., Tye, R.S., Baumgardner, R.W., Jr., Herrington, K.L.
Publication Year
1991
Keywords
East Texas, Natural Gas, Travis Peak Formation
Series
Report of Investigations
Publisher
Bureau of Economic Geology
Abstract

The Lower Cretaceous Travis Peak Formation contains an estimated 6.4 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of gas in place in East Texas and North Louisiana. Advanced technology will be needed to maximize recovery from this low-permeability ("tight") gas sandstone.

Field studies and numerical modeling of unsaturated flow in the Chihuahuan Desert, Texas
Field studies and numerical modeling of unsaturated flow in the Chihuahuan Desert, Texas
Author
Scanlon, B.R., Wang, F.P., Richter, B.C.
Publication Year
1991
Keywords
Chihuahuan Desert, Unsaturated Flow
Series
Report of Investigations
Publisher
Bureau of Economic Geology
Abstract

Field studies and numerical modeling were used to evaluate hydraulic controls on unsaturated flow in the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas. These studies were part of a program to characterize a site for a proposed low-level radioactive waste disposal facility.