A 2008-2013 collaborative study by the Geological Survey of Canada, Yukon Geological Survey, and Northern Cross (Yukon) Limited assessed shale gas potential in the Eagle Plain region. Diamond drill core from four holes on the Rich property was analyzed using Rock-Eval pyrolysis, optical microscopy, XRD mineralogy, and palynology. The results indicate thermally overmature strata, with the Canol Formation showing potential as a source rock under favorable conditions.
Use Cases
- Assessing shale gas potential based on Rock-Eval pyrolysis and organic carbon content.
- Evaluating thermal maturity of Devonian strata for hydrocarbon generation modeling.
- Correlating lithology and mineralogy using XRD analysis of shale samples.
- Determining geological age ranges based on palynology results from Canol and Imperial formations.
Strengths
- Analysis includes four distinct diamond drill holes from a specific property.
- Multiple analytical methods applied: Rock-Eval pyrolysis, XRD, microscopy, and palynology.
- Results provide comparative assessment of three geological formations (Canol, Imperial, Road River Group).
Limitations
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Rock-Eval data are noted as unreliable due to high thermal maturity.
Provenance
- Source
- Geological Survey of Canada, Yukon Geological Survey, Northern Cross (Yukon) Limited
- Collection Method
- Diamond drill core retrieved from mineral exploration properties, systematically sampled and analyzed.
- Time Range
- Study conducted as part of a five-year project from 2008 to 2013.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-17 15:57:03.706720; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Eagle Plain, Yukon, specifically the Rich property east of Eagle Plain Hotel.