Petroleum geology of Choctaw County, Alabama

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1975 · Trans., Gulf Coast Assoc. Geol. Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6802244

Myers, J D

The first commercial oil production in the State of Alabama was established in Choctaw County in 1944 when H.L. Hunt discovered Gilbertown field. Gilbertown produces oil from the Selma and Eutaw formations of Upper Cretaceous Age. During 1967, Toxey field was discovered by E.L. Erickson and Choctaw Ridge was discovered by C. Pruet and D. Hughes. These 2 discoveries initiated the successful Smackover oil exploration in Choctaw County which is continuing today. This study deals primarily with the petroleum geology of the Smackover Formation of Jurassic Age. The detailed stratigraphic and structural geology of several Smackover oil fields in Choctaw County is examined to illustrate geological concepts developed while exploring the Smackover. Factors influencing porosity development are emphasized and suggestions are made for future exploration in the Choctaw trend of Alabama.

• Research Organization: Placid Oil Co
• OSTI ID: 6802244
• Journal Information: Trans., Gulf Coast Assoc. Geol. Soc.; (United States), Vol. 25
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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