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Published on Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Appalachian coal and petroleum resources are still available in sufficient quantities to contribute significantly to fulfilling the nation’s energy needs, according to a recent study by the U.S. Geological Survey. The Appalachian basin, which includes the Appalachian coalfields and the Marcellus Shale, covers parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. “The study we conducted is a modern, in-depth collection of reports, cross sections and maps that describe the geology of the Appalachian basin and its fossil fuel resources,” said USGS scientist Leslie Ruppert, the study’s lead editor. See full collection in Professional Paper 1708 (below).
USGS Technical Release (3/25/2015)
USGS Professional Paper 1708
Project Website: Appalachian Basin
Categories: All, Oil & Gas, National Oil and Gas Assessments, Coal, Coal Assessments, Regional Studies, Appalachian Basin, Type: Technical Announcement, Type: USGS Publication
Tags: Appalachian Basin, Uinta Basin, Coalbed Methane, Shale Gas, Marcellus Shale, Utica Shale
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