Tag: Energy Geociences
December 24, 2013
Is Methane Hydrate the Energy Source of the Future?
Shale has the spotlight for now. But there’s another, lesser-known substance with the potential to yield even greater quantities of natural gas: methane hydrate. “A…
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Hydraulic fracturing reduces threat of Texas drought, researchers say
While criticized as a water-intensive technique for producing oil and natural gas, hydraulic fracturing ultimately cuts overall water use in Texas and makes the state…
Read MoreDecember 20, 2013
Natural Gas Use in Power Generation Saves Water and Reduces Drought Vulnerability
A new study finds that in Texas, the U.S. state that annually generates the most electricity, using natural gas for electricity generation is saving water…
Read MoreNovember 8, 2013
Salt of the Earth: Martin Jackson Rises to the Top of Salt Tectonics Research
When he came to the Bureau of Economic Geology in 1980, Martin Jackson was a hard-rock kind of guy. He was grew up in what…
Read MoreNovember 5, 2013
Earthquake Study Points to Possible Carbon Injection Risks
A cluster of 18 small earthquakes in western Texas was likely triggered by the injection of carbon dioxide into oil wells, according to a study…
Read MoreNovember 4, 2013
Gas Injection Probably Triggered Small Earthquakes Near Snyder, Texas
A new study correlates a series of small earthquakes near Snyder, Texas between 2006 and 2011 with the underground injection of large volumes of gas,…
Read MoreOctober 31, 2013
A Classroom at the Edge of the World
Take the trip of a lifetime in this interactive online feature from the Alcalde magazine. The feature follows dozens of UT Austin geology and petroleum…
Read MoreOctober 24, 2013
Sea-level rise poses a clear and present danger to the Texas Coast
Although it may not be noticeable to the naked eye, the sea is rising along the Texas Gulf Coast. This rise poses a significant risk to…
Read MoreOctober 3, 2013
Video: From Austin to the Arctic
This summer 60 graduate students and 15 professors from the University of Texas at Austin participated in Statoil’s Svalex Arctic field trip, focused on petroleum…
Read MoreAugust 27, 2013
Study Shines Light on Tremors and Fracking in South Texas’ Eagle Ford Shale
So much oil and water is being removed from South Texas’ Eagle Ford Shale that the activity has probably led to a recent wave of…
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