Geologist argues for renewed, deeper look at US Gulf Coast

Journal Article · Tue Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1992 · World Oil; (United States)

OSTI ID:7151823

Pratsch, J C

Over 10 bbo (billion barrels of oil) and about 130 Tcf of gas have been reported as proved reserves discovered in the offshore U.S. continental shelf (OCS or outer continental shelf) along the northern Gulf Coast. Of these reserves, only 2.5 bbo and 36,146 Bcf of gas remain, which seem small in comparison to a U.S. consumption rate of over 5 bbo/yr. Reserves, new additions and production levels in the Gulf Coast region have fallen for the last decade and more. Rig and crew boat counts are down, employment is down, and it is difficult for most to remain optimistic. This paper reports that there is good reason for optimism---A major new exploration play for oil and gas exists on the Texas/Louisiana shelf. Modern geological, geophysical (mainly seismic) and geochemical data, when combined, offer a sound base for a major renewed exploration campaign.

• OSTI ID: 7151823
• Journal Information: World Oil; (United States), Journal Name: World Oil; (United States) Vol. 213:9; ISSN 0043-8790; ISSN WOOIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
020200* -- Petroleum-- Reserves
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PETROLEUM DEPOSITS
RESOURCE POTENTIAL
RESOURCES
SURVEYS
US GULF COAST
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