Non-Federal Peer Reviews of USGS Oil and Gas Assessment Methodologies
The U.S. Geological Survey assesses the potential for undiscovered oil and gas resources in priority geologic provinces in the United States and around the world. Two methodologies are used by the USGS; one for assessing conventional oil and gas resources and one for assessing unconventional (continuous) oil and gas resources (such as shale gas and coalbed gas). These methodologies have been subjected to rigorous peer reviews by non federal panels, and the two panel reports are provided on this page. In addition, USGS publications detailing and explaining the conventional and continuous assessment methodologies are provided as background for the peer-panel reports.
Assessment Methodology–Conventional Resources
Peer Review Report
USGS Reports
Assessment Methodology–Continuous Resources
Peer Review Report
USGS Reports
Modeling
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