Study finds Devonian gas resources of western Canada attractive target

Journal Article · Mon Sep 13 04:00:00 EDT 1993 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:6123495

Reinson, G E; Lee, P J ^[1]

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1. Geological Survey of Canada, Calgary, Alberta (Canada)

This report summarizes results of a recently completed study on the conventional natural gas resources estimated to be contained in Devonian strata of the Western Canada sedimentary basin. This study is the first in a series dealing with conventional gas resources of the basin south of 62[degree] N. Lat. Estimates of regional resource potential have been prepared periodically by the Geological Survey of Canada, using systematic geological basin analysis and statistical resource evaluation methods. The major play groups in the western Canada gas project are Devonian, Permo-Carboniferous, Triassic, Deformed Belt, Lower Cretaceous Mannville group, Middle Cretaceous Colorado group, and Upper Cretaceous-Tertiary. The Devonian assessment was undertaken first because of the existing comprehensive geological data base and because there is an upside potential for finding significant reserves in relatively large economic pools. The paper describes the assessment procedures andanalyzes mature plays and conceptual plays of gas.

• OSTI ID: 6123495
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 91:37; ISSN 0030-1388; ISSN OIGJAV
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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