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Log-derived regional source-rock characteristics of the Woodford Shale, Anadarko Basin, Oklahoma

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7089697

The Woodford Shale is an organic-rich, highly compacted, black shale of Late Devonian and Early Mississippian age that is widely regarded as a major hydrocarbon source rock in the Anadarko basin of Oklahoma. The report describes regional depositional trends and organic-carbon content of the Woodford Shale as evidenced by wire-line logs in the Oklahoma portion of the Anadarko basin. The relation between depositional patterns and organic-carbon content is discussed, and the mass and distribution of organic carbon in thermally immature and mature areas of the Woodford Shale is estimated.

Research Organization:
Geological Survey, Alexandria, VA (USA)
OSTI ID:
7089697
Report Number(s):
PB-90-230152/XAB; USGS-BULL--1866-D
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English