Eagle Ford Shale
Discovered 2008, South Texas, past 1.5 million barrels per day at peak.
Overview
A liquids rich band running from the Mexican border toward Houston, the Eagle Ford drew one of the largest leasing rushes in history. Oil windows, condensate and dry gas zones stripe the play. Productivity gains offset well declines to keep it a top tier producer.
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