Geological development, origin, and energy mineral resources of Williston Basin, North Dakota

Journal Article · Sun Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6894270

Gerhard, L C; Anderson, S B; Lefever, J A; Carlson, C G

The Williston basin of North Dakota, Montana, South Dakota, and south-central Canada (Manitoba and Saskatchewan) is a major producer of oil and gas, lignite, and potash. Oil exploration and development in the United States portion of the Williston basin since 1972 have given impetus to restudy basin evolution and geologic controls for energy-resource locations. Consequently, oil production in North Dakota has jumped from a nadir of 19 million bbl in 1974 to 40 million bbl in 1980. The depositional origin of the basin and the major structural features of the basin are discussed. (JMT)

• Research Organization: North Dakota Geological Survey, Grand Forks
• OSTI ID: 6894270
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Vol. 66:8; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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011000 -- Coal
Lignite
& Peat-- Reserves
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02 PETROLEUM
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Geology
& Exploration
03 NATURAL GAS
030200 -- Natural Gas-- Reserves
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CANADA
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FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
GEOLOGIC STRUCTURES
LIGNITE
MANITOBA
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MINERAL RESOURCES
MONTANA
NATURAL GAS DEPOSITS
NORTH AMERICA
NORTH DAKOTA
PETROLEUM DEPOSITS
PRODUCTION
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SASKATCHEWAN
SEDIMENTARY BASINS
SOUTH DAKOTA
USA