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The AAPG/Datapages Combined Publications Database
Houston Geological Society Bulletin
Abstract
Abstract: Lignite Exploration in the Gulf Coast
By
General Crude
Oil Company, P.O. Box 2252, Houston, Texas 77001
In order to establish a meaningful exploration program, a three-prong
approach should be utilized. The first stage is the targeting of
the areas of exploration. This stage includes
review, review of water-well information, review of oil well data, and
meetings with local geologic surveys. The second stage is the actual
drilling. At this preliminary stage, the goal of drilling is to define the
areas of lignite which would tend to be most likely commercial. In
order to minimize costs, drilling should be done on roughly 1 - 1½
mile centers. The third and final stage is the data compilation. At this
point the geologist must complete his final seam correlations in
order to map the subsurface to establish the preliminary reserves.
Various techniques are employed in this type of program, which
includes use of computers, as well as various drafting and
reproduction processes. End_of_Record - Last_Page 4---------------