Determination of organic-matter content of Appalachian Devonian shales from gamma-ray logs
American Association of Petroleum Geologists Bulletin
By: James W. Schmoker
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Abstract
The organic-matter content of the Devonian shale of the Appalachian basin is important for assessing natural-gas resources. In most of the western part of the Appalachian basin the organic-matter content of the Devonian shale can be estimated from gamma-ray wire-line logs. Organic-matter contents estimated using these logs are compared with determinations from direct laboratory analyses of organic carbon for 74 intervals of varying thickness from 12 widely separated wells. The cumulative pool of gamma-ray logs for the Devonian shale forms a large and geographically broad data base. The approach may also be applicable to other formations.-from Author
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Schmoker, J.W., 1981, Determination of organic-matter content of Appalachian Devonian shales from gamma-ray logs: American Association of Petroleum Geologists Bulletin, v. 65, no. 7, p. 1285-1298, https://doi.org/10.1306/03B5949A-16D1-11D7-8645000102C1865D.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Determination of organic-matter content of Appalachian Devonian shales from gamma-ray logs |
| Series title | American Association of Petroleum Geologists Bulletin |
| DOI | 10.1306/03B5949A-16D1-11D7-8645000102C1865D |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Year Published | 1981 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Association of Petroleum Geologists |
| Description | 14 p. |
| First page | 1285 |
| Last page | 1298 |
| Country | United States |
| Other Geospatial | Appalachian Basin |