Who is drilling in the Eagle Ford Shale?

ExxonMobil takes top billing in the Permian with 15 rigs in the play, Enverus data shows. ConocoPhillips produced 162,000 boe/d from the Eagle Ford Shale in the second quarter of 2020, with 52,000 boe/d from unconventional wells in the Permian and 46,000 boe/d from the Bakken Shale of North Dakota and Montana.

What is the Eagle Ford Shale formation?

The Eagle Ford Group (also called the Eagle Ford Shale) is a sedimentary rock formation deposited during the Cenomanian and Turonian ages of the Late Cretaceous over much of the modern-day state of Texas.

How long will Eagle Ford Shale last?

The Region According to the Energy Information Administration, the currently defined boundaries of the Eagle Ford Shale formation fall within a 23-county region.

What is the age of the Eagle Ford Shale?

145 million years ago
The Eagle Ford shale was deposited during the Cretaceous period (145 million years ago) and can be characterized as a mixture of mudstone and chalk that has been enriched with organic material.

Is the Eagle Ford Shale in the Permian Basin?

Although the Eagle Ford is by far the top producer in the state of Texas, it is not the top dog for horizontal drilling. Rather, its the Permian Basin that currently wears that crown.

How many drilling rigs are in the Eagle Ford Shale?

Eagle Ford Oil & Gas Rigs A total of 86 rigs are drilling horizontal wells, one is drilling directional and one is vertical. Karnes County leads activity in the region with 16 rigs in production. See the full list below in the Eagle Ford Shale Drilling by County below.

When did Eagle Ford Shale start?

The Eagle Ford Shale is believed to have been formed in the late Cretaceous period and is estimated to be 89 to 95 million years old.

How thick is the Eagle Ford Shale?

250 feet thick
It’s about 50 miles wide, 400 miles long, on average 250 feet thick and buried between 4,000 and 12,000 feet below the surface of the Earth, reaching from the Mexican border into East Texas according to the Railroad Commission of Texas.

Why is it called Eagle Ford Shale?

The EFS takes its name from the town of Eagle Ford Texas where the shale outcrops at the surface in clay form. Some operators refer to the play as the Eagleford. The Eagle Ford is the most active shale play in the world with over 100 rigs running. Operators are indicating the play will be developed for decades to come.

Is Eagle Ford part of Permian?

The Eagle Ford Shale is already a well-known domestic oil play that churns out around 16% of America’s daily crude. But the producing basin is likely to experience heightened activity in the near-to-medium term with a portion of Permian capital landing in this rich oil and gas-producing formation.

What Basin is the Eagle Ford Shale in?

The Upper Cretaceous (Cenomanian to Turonian) Eagle Ford Shale, currently one of the most active gas-shale plays in the world, extends ~400 mi from the Maverick Basin and adjacent western San Marcos Arch in South and Central Texas to the East Texas Basin (Fig. 1).

Who discovered the Eagle Ford Shale?

Petrohawk
The Eagle Ford Shale is named after the town of Eagle Ford located about six miles west of Dallas. The oil and gas producing site was first discovered by Petrohawk— an independent oil and natural gas company— in 2008.

What county is Eagle Ford Shale in?

The Eagle Ford Formation (also referred to as the Eagle Ford Shale) lays under much of South Texas and covers roughly 24 counties. The name comes from an old community called Eagle Ford where the outcrops of the Shale were first discovered.

Where is Eagle Ford Shale?

Eagle Ford. The Eagle Ford Shale is located in South Texas. It is approximately 50 miles wide and 400 miles long, running from the US-Mexico border north of Laredo , extending for a hundred miles to just north of Houston.

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