Dworkin, Stephen I.Klentzman, Jana L.Baylor University. Dept. of Geology.2009-08-262009-08-262009-082009-08-26http://hdl.handle.net/2104/5416Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-130).The Newark East field (Barnett Shale) in the Fort Worth Basin, Texas currently has the largest daily production of any gas field in Texas. Major controls on production in the basin include: the quantity and character of organic matter, the thermal maturity history, and the mineralogy of the Barnett Shale. This study uses Rock Eval to investigate the quantity and character of the organic matter and general thermal maturity, vitrinite reflectance, δ¹³C of produced methane and methane abundance to evaluate thermal maturity in more detail, and x-ray diffraction (XRD) to determine mineralogy. Based on these analyses, it is apparent that the best production from the Barnett Shale is typically found in maturation areas from 1.65 to 2.10%Ro with high organic carbon content, high quartz content, low calcite content and low dolomite content.x, 130 p. : ill., maps.70664 bytes4730125 bytesapplication/pdfapplication/pdfen-USBaylor University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.Petroleum --- Texas --- Fort Worth Basin.Geochemistry --- Texas --- Fort Worth Basin.Petroleum industry and trade -- Production standards --- Texas --- Fort Worth Basin.ThesisWorldwide access.Access changed 10-31-11.