Natural gas in Uinta Basin, Utah
Journal Article
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· Mem. - Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5987485
Extended, but still very incomplete, exploration of the Uinta basin has resulted in discovery of numerous gas fields for which outlets gradually are becoming available. However, disappointing performance of some (main Wasatch Formation) fields after pipeline connection recently has reduced interest in exploration. Three Tertiary formations, one Cretaceous group, and one Jurassic formation are capable of production in the basin; 7 other formations of Cretaceous to Pennsylvanian ages produce nearby and, therefore, have an indicated gas potential in the Uinta basin. A long history of oscillating marine transgressions coupled with several tectonic episodes has produced many good reservoir rocks as well as potential source rocks in this area. Most of the gas accumulations discovered are in lenticular sandstone of Lake Cretaceous and Tertiary ages. It is notable that the Tertiary strata are of lacustrine and fluviatile origin and the gas traps are almost entirely stratigraphic. (12 refs.)
- Research Organization:
- Standard Oil Co California; Standard Oil Co California; Standard Oil Co California; Humble Oil and Refining Co; McCulloch Gas Transmiss Co
- OSTI ID:
- 5987485
- Journal Information:
- Mem. - Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol.; (United States), Journal Name: Mem. - Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol.; (United States) Vol. 1:9; ISSN MAPGA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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