Tag: Bureau of Economic Geology
June 27, 2022
Oil and Gas Activity Linked to Most Recent Earthquakes in West Texas
Since 2009, earthquakes have been rapidly rising in the Delaware Basin – a prolific oil-producing region in West Texas and New Mexico. According to a…
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New UT Model Explores Connection Between Pressure and Earthquakes in Far West Texas
A model created at The University of Texas at Austin is providing the most comprehensive look yet at subsurface pressure buildup associated with wastewater injection…
Read MoreMarch 1, 2022
Sustainable Groundwater Use Could be Answer to Africa’s Water Issues
Tapping into groundwater can help communities in Africa diversify their water supply and strengthen their drought defenses, according to a study led by The…
Read MoreDecember 29, 2021
2021 Research Highlights
It was another great year for research at the Jackson School of Geosciences! Let’s look back on some highlights: UT Austin Teams Up With…
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2021
Carbon Storage Hub
The Gulf Coast has all the ingredients to take the lead on carbon storage.
Read MoreAugust 23, 2021
UT Researchers Pushing Innovative Solution at DOE’s Hydrogen Earth Shot Kickoff
Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin are pushing an innovative combination of in-situ combustion and carbon dioxide storage to turn untapped oil into…
Read MoreAugust 18, 2021
Tracking Water Storage Shows Options for Improving Water Management During Floods and Droughts
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have created a balance sheet for water across the United States – tracking total water storage in…
Read MoreJuly 5, 2021
Gulf Coast Ready to Develop Carbon Storage Hub
The stage is set for a new carbon storage economy to emerge along the Gulf Coast, according to a study led by The University of…
Read MoreJune 23, 2021
Tinker Receives Energy Leadership Award from E&P Magazine
Scott Tinker, the director of the Bureau of Economic Geology, is the 2021 recipient of Exploration & Production magazine’s Energy Leadership Award. The award recognizes Tinker’s tireless energy outreach….
Read MoreJune 22, 2021
Study Offers Plan to Overcome Hurdles for Hydrogen Energy
The U.S. is counting on hydrogen to play a significant role in the low-carbon economy of the future, but fundamental questions about transportation, storage and…
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