Who is drilling in the Eagle Ford Shale?
Who is drilling in the Eagle Ford Shale?
Ranked by # Drilling Permits, Eagle Ford Shale 2020
| Rank | Business name, Prior year’s rank | # Drilling Permits, Eagle 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EOG Resources Inc. 1111 Bagby St. Sky Lobby 2 Houston, TX 77002 713-651-7000 eogresources.com | 405 |
| 2 | ConocoPhillips Co. 1 925 N. Eldridge Pkwy. Houston, TX 77079 281-293-2249 conocophillips.com | 208 |
What counties are in the Eagle Ford Shale?
Significant development of the Eagle Ford Shale is found in the following South Texas counties:
- LaSalle County TX.
- Lavaca County TX.
- Live Oak County TX.
- Maverick County TX.
- McMullen County TX.
- Webb County TX.
- Wilson County TX.
- Zavala County TX.
Is Eagle Ford a shale?
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. If the development is new to you, visit our Eagle Ford Shale Drilling and Rig Count articles to keep up oil & gas activity across South Texas.
Where is the Eagle Ford Shale?
The Eagle Ford Shale is a hydrocarbon-producing geological formation extending over 26 counties. It stretches from the Mexican border between Laredo and Eagle Pass up through counties east of Temple and Waco.
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.
What is happening in the Eagle Ford Shale?
LONDON – Shale operators slashed their planned capital expenditure (capex) for 2020 to account for the oil price crash, which inevitably led to decline in drilling and completion activity in the Eagle Ford play.
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.
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).
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.
Where is the Eagle Ford Shale in Texas?
The shale is named for the town of Eagle Ford, Texas, approximately 6 miles west of Dallas, Texas, where it can be seen on the surface as clay soil. An outcrop of the Eagle Ford Shale can be seen in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Is Eagle Ford part of Permian?
