Assessment of undiscovered continuous oil and gas resources in the Wolfcamp Shale and Bone Spring Formation of the Delaware Basin, Permian Basin Province, New Mexico and Texas, 2018

Gaswirth, Stephanie B.; French, Katherine L.; Pitman, Janet K.; Marra, Kristen R.; Mercier, Tracey J.; Leathers-Miller, Heidi M.; Schenk, Christopher J.; Tennyson, Marilyn E.; Woodall, Cheryl A.; Brownfield, Michael E.; Finn, Thomas M.; Le, Phuong A.

doi:10.3133/fs20183073

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“…Beneath the Bone Spring Formation, the Wolfcamp Shale is a prolific tight oil and gas bearing formation. Together, the Bone Spring and Wolfcamp Formations are estimated to contain more than 33 billion barrels (5.2 × 10 9 m 3 ) of oil, 48 trillion cubic feet (1.4 × 10 12 m 3 ) of natural gas, and 3.9 billion barrels (0.6 × 10 9 m 3 ) of natural gas liquids (Gaswirth et al, 2016, 2018). There have been at least 7,900 HF wells completed in the Texas portion of the Delaware Basin from 2011–2019.…”

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Hydraulic Fracturing‐Induced Seismicity

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Skoumal

Brudzinski

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Reviews of Geophysics

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Hydraulic fracturing (HF) is a technique that is used for extracting petroleum resources from impermeable host rocks. In this process, fluid injected under high pressure causes fractures to propagate. This technique has been transformative for the hydrocarbon industry, unlocking otherwise stranded resources; however, environmental concerns make HF controversial. One concern is HF‐induced seismicity, since fluids driven under high pressure also have the potential to reactivate faults. Controversy has inevitably followed these HF‐induced earthquakes, with economic and human losses from ground shaking at one extreme and moratoriums on resource development at the other. Here, we review the state of knowledge of this category of induced seismicity. We first cover essential background information on HF along with an overview of published induced earthquake cases to date. Expanding on this, we synthesize the common themes and interpret the origin of these commonalities, which include recurrent earthquake swarms, proximity to well bore, rapid response to stimulation, and a paucity of reported cases. Next, we discuss the unanswered questions that naturally arise from these commonalities, leading to potential research themes: consistent recognition of cases, proposed triggering mechanisms, geologically susceptible conditions, identification of operational controls, effective mitigation efforts, and science‐informed regulatory management. HF‐induced seismicity provides a unique opportunity to better understand and manage earthquake rupture processes; overall, understanding HF‐induced earthquakes is important in order to avoid extreme reactions in either direction.

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Hydraulic Fracturing‐Induced Seismicity

Schultz

Skoumal

Brudzinski

et al. 2020

Reviews of Geophysics

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“…A recent assessment by the United States Geological Survey estimated 46.3 billion barrels of oil and 281 trillion cubic feet of gas are recoverable in the Permian Basin in Southeastern New Mexico and western Texas [19]. Increases in oil and gas production causes increases in produced water, such as over 42 billion gallons of produced water generated in New Mexico in 2018 [20], that imposes significant economic and environmental challenges to oil producers and to society generally.…”

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A Literature Review of Hybrid System Dynamics and Agent-Based Modeling in a Produced Water Management Context

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This paper explores the possibility and plausibility of developing a hybrid simulation method combining agent-based (AB) and system dynamics (SD) modeling to address the case study of produced water management (PWM). In southeastern New Mexico, the oil and gas industry generates large volumes of produced water, while at the same time, freshwater resources are scarce. Single-method models are unable to capture the dynamic impacts of PWM on the water budget at both the local and regional levels, hence the need for a more complex hybrid approach. We used the literature, information characterizing produced water in New Mexico, and our preliminary interviews with subject matter experts to develop this framework. We then conducted a systematic literature review to summarize state-of-the-art of hybrid modeling methodologies and techniques. Our research revealed that there is a small but growing volume of hybrid modeling research that could provide some foundational support for modelers interested in hybrid modeling approaches for complex natural resource management issues. We categorized these efforts into four classes based on their approaches to hybrid modeling. It appears that, among these classes, PWM requires the most sophisticated approach, indicating that PWM modelers will need to face serious challenges and break new ground in this realm.

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“…Hausman and Kellogg (2015) predict damages from increased emissions of $2.5-15 billion per year. Both studies predated awareness of the full extent of oil and gas resources in the Permian (Gaswirth et al 2018). Newell and Raimi (2014) project emissions based on oil and gas production, using emissions factors that reflect average mid-and downstream emissions.…”

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“…This includes the Wolfcamp Shale and Bone Spring Formation, estimated in November 2018 to be collectively the largest continuous oil and gas resource ever identified(Gaswirth et al 2018). The expansion of production continues, though rig counts have at least temporarily fallen (Blum 2019).…”

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Emissions in the stream: estimating the greenhouse gas impacts of an oil and gas boom

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Khomaini

Leibowicz

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Environ. Res. Lett.

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The Shale Revolution has stimulated a large and rapid buildout of oil and gas infrastructure in the Gulf and Southwest regions of the United States (US), expected to unfold over decades. Therefore, it is critical to develop a clearer understanding of the scale and composition of the likely greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with this activity. We compile a detailed inventory of projected upstream oil and gas production expansions as well as recently and soon-to-be built midstream and downstream facilities within the region. Using data from emissions permits, emissions factors, and facility capacities, we estimate expected GHG emissions at the facility level for facilities that have recently been constructed or are soon to be constructed. Our central estimate suggests that the total annual emissions impact of the regional oil and gas infrastructure buildout may reach 541 million tons of CO 2 equivalent (CO 2 e) by 2030, which is more than 8% of total US GHG emissions in 2017 and roughly equivalent to the emissions of 131 coal-fired power plants. A substantial fraction of the projected emissions come from petrochemical facilities (38%) and liquefied natural gas terminals (19%). Researchers have largely focused on upstream emissions such as fugitive methane (CH 4 ) associated with new US production; our findings reveal the potentially greater prominence of midstream and downstream sources in the studied region.

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Assessment of undiscovered continuous oil and gas resources in the Wolfcamp Shale and Bone Spring Formation of the Delaware Basin, Permian Basin Province, New Mexico and Texas, 2018

Cited by 44 publications

References 2 publications

Hydraulic Fracturing‐Induced Seismicity

Hydraulic Fracturing‐Induced Seismicity

A Literature Review of Hybrid System Dynamics and Agent-Based Modeling in a Produced Water Management Context

Emissions in the stream: estimating the greenhouse gas impacts of an oil and gas boom

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