Preliminary Gulf Coast Coalbed Methane Exploration Maps: Depth to Wilcox, Apparent Wilcox Thickness and Vitrinite Reflectance
Open-File Report
2000-113
Links
- More information: USGS Index Page (html)
- Download citation as: RIS | Dublin Core
Abstract
Strong economic controls on the viability of coalbed methane (CBM) prospects make coal geometry and coal property maps key elements in identifying sweet spots and production fairways. Therefore, this study seeks to identify the apparent prospective areas for CBM exploration in the Wilcox Group (Paleocene-Eocene) lignite and coalbeds by mapping net coal thickness, depth to coal, and coal rank (vitrinite reflectance). Economic factors are not considered in this CBM prospects study. Given the comparatively extensive gas pipeline and other production infrastructure development in the Gulf Coast Region, these factors seem less a control compared to other areas. However, open leasable public lands are minimal or nonexistent in the Gulf Coast region and access to the CBM prospects could be a problem.
Suggested Citation
Barker, C., Biewick, L.R., Warwick, P.D., SanFilipo, J., 2000, Preliminary Gulf Coast Coalbed Methane Exploration Maps: Depth to Wilcox, Apparent Wilcox Thickness and Vitrinite Reflectance: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2000-113, Report; 2 Plates; Downloads Directory, https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr2000113.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
ISSN: 0196-1497 (print)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Preliminary Gulf Coast Coalbed Methane Exploration Maps: Depth to Wilcox, Apparent Wilcox Thickness and Vitrinite Reflectance |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 2000-113 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr2000113 |
| Year Published | 2000 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | Report; 2 Plates; Downloads Directory |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | Y |