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Barnett Shale T.V.Documentary

Tune in at 5:00 today to Channel 8 (WFAA) to find out more about the huge impact the Barnett Shale is having on north Texas. 83,000 jobs were created last year in N. Texas due to the discovery of this emormous natural gas find in our region; the largest in the U.S.A. One of my favorite attorneys, David Fair of Hexter-Fair Title will be featured and advises on how to protect your mineral rights. [where: 75230][where: 75230] [what: Dallas, Texas, Real Estate] Read Full Story

Capital City Energy Group Continues Successful Participation in the Barnett Shale

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capital City Energy Group, Inc. (OTCBB: CETG - News) announced today that it has successfully participated in its fourth producing natural gas well drilled in the prolific Barnett Shale formation in central Texas. The horizontally drilled well located in Tarrant County was recently fracture stimulated and placed into production at an initial rate of 3.2 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. Capital City Energy Group has also participated in three... Read Full Story

Drilling The Barnett Shale, Fort Worth, Texas

Drilling for Natural Gas Reserves in the Barnett Shale Unlike most natural gas formations which are found in sandstone or limestone, the Barnett holds its gas in shale. Finding a way to get the gas out of the shale has puzzled scientists for decades as traditional drilling methods fell short. Today that's all changed. Thanks to the recent advances in drilling technology described below, the Barnett Shale is now one of the largest producing natural gas fields in the United States... Read Full Story

Barnett Shale FAQs

Drilling for Natural Gas Reserves in the Barnett Shale How large is the Barnett Shale? The Barnett Shale formation is estimated to stretch from the city of Fort Worth west, covering 5,000 square miles (13,000 km²) and at least 17 counties. (Wikopedia) Which is the most prolific Barnett Shale field in the Fort Worth basin? The Newark East Field, the core Barnett Shale producing area in Wise and Denton counties, is now one of the very largest gas fields in Texas. Some 900 wells are... Read Full Story

Barnett Shale TX News & Links

Barnett Shale living up to its potential - July 2002 Explorer article Barnett Shale - Information on Barnett Shale from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Barnett Shale: The 17-year Overnight Sensation - Barnett Shale Play Going Strong. Gas Drilling - City of Fort Worth Gas Drilling information. Barnett Shale Production Map - GeoMap of Barnett Shale production. Barnett Shale Editorial - Texas Drilling Observer editorial on the Barnett Shale... Read Full Story
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