Wyoming Petroleum Systems Research Group

Basins under Investigation

Actively funded are shown in light green.

Map of Wyoming Basins

The Big Horn Basin - As of January 1, 2017 the Big Horn Basin had produced more than 3.4 billion barrels of oil (equivalent). The Big Horn Basin contains some of the most prolific petroleum systems in Wyoming. Basin analyses have been performed previously, however, key components of these systems were either not performed or omitted from resulting publications. This project is currently being funded through internal university sources only and needs external funding in order to continue past this coming academic year.
The Wind River Basin - As of January 1, 2017 the Wind River Basin had produced more than 1.6 billion barrels of oil (equivalent). This basin, most probably, contains significant additional reserves. A full Petroleum Systems Model could reveal where these reserves may exist, particularly with regard to unconventional reservoirs.\n\nThis project is currently not funded, and, therefore, not underway.
The Green River Basin - As of January 1, 2017 the Green River Basin had produced more than 6.1 billion barrels of oil (equivalent). This basin is one of the most prolific producers in Wyoming. Basin analysis would help to identify where remaining production could be located.\n\nThis project is currently not funded, and, therefore, not underway.
The Great Divide Basin - The production in the Great Divide Basin is included in the value for the Greater Green River Basin. This basin contains some of the most prolific petroleum systems in Wyoming. Basin analysis have been performed previously.\n\nThis project is currently not funded, and, therefore, not underway.
The Washakie Basin - The production in the Washakie Basin is included in the value for the Greater Green River Basin. This basin contains additional reserves that could be revealed through a full basin analysis.\n\nThis project is currently not funded, and, therefore, not underway.
The Laramie Basin - The production in the Laramie Basin is small compared to other basins, only 8 MMBO and 4.6 BCF. This basin contains additional reserves that could be revealed through a full basin analysis. This project is currently not funded, and, therefore, not underway.
The Powder River Basin - As of January 1, 2017 the Powder River Basin had produced more than 4.8 billion barrels of oil (equivalent). This basin is one of Wyoming's best producing areas. A full basin analysis would help to reveal the potential on multiple stratigraphic units, both conventional and unconventional reservoirs.\n\nThis project is currently not funded, and, therefore, not underway.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Brian Toelle
Professor of Practice, Petroleum Engineering
Room 5032, Engineering Building
University of Wyoming
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Department of Petroleum Engineering
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
btoelle@uwyo.edu
Phone: 307-766-6780
Brian Toelle
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Energy & Petroleum Engineering
EN 4015
1000 E. University Ave. | Dept. 3295
Laramie, WY 82071
Email: pete-info@uwyo.edu

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