Government of Yukon researchers assessed the lithology, mineralogy, age, and hydrocarbon potential of the Upper Devonian black shale unit 'Cf' in the east Richardson Mountains and Peel Plateau. The study utilized Rock-Eval pyrolysis, optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and palynology on outcrop and subsurface well samples. The dataset was last updated on 2026-04-17.
Use Cases
- Mapping shale unit distribution based on outcrop and subsurface well data
- Evaluating hydrocarbon source rock potential based on organic matter type and quantity
- Assessing unconventional reservoir potential based on shale mineralogy and lithology
- Correlating stratigraphic units across basins based on age determination by palynology
Strengths
- Analysis includes data from four subsurface wells: H-37, N-25, I-21, and A-42
- Utilizes multiple analytical techniques: Rock-Eval pyrolysis, XRD, optical microscopy, and palynology
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
Provenance
- Source
- Government of Yukon
- Collection Method
- Outcrop sampling and subsurface well analysis using organic geochemistry and mineralogy techniques
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-17 15:52:03.496914; freshness should be verified
- Geography
- East Richardson Mountains and Peel Plateau, Yukon