Date of Award
11-18-2015
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Name
M.S.
Keywords
Marcellus Shale in West Virginia, Statistical analysis, Spatial analysis, Horizontal wells
Department
Geography
Abstract
Over the last decade, the Marcellus Shale in West Virginia has seen a rapid rise in exploitation of resources. The boom is undeniable but the reasons behind the success stories remain debatable. What factors have led to successes for operators in the Marcellus Shale in West Virginia? Statistical and spatial analysis can aid in making that determination. Statistical analysis will focus on correlating leased acreage numbers to drilled and producing well data to demonstrate the correlation between leased acres and number of wells. Spatial Analysis will be used to determine the areas with the highest prevalence of drilled and producing horizontal wells.
Publication Statement
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Recommended Citation
Sevatson, Erin, "Who, What and Why: A Statistical and Geospatial Analysis of the Development of the Marcellus Shale in West Virginia" (2015). Geography and the Environment: Graduate Student Capstones. 69.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/geog_ms_capstone/69