Preparing for Increased Petroleum Prospecting in Tamaulipas, Mexico

The state of Tamaulipas is the top oil producing state in Mexico and officials are anticipating a surge in fracking activity in the future. Still in the early stages of unconventional or shale oil and gas production, opportunities can be found in developing the area. It is likely that Mexico will seek partnerships with independent oil companies for expanded fracking activity. Fracking in Tamaulipas is likely to be focused in Burgos Basin, which is Mexico’s most promising shale gas resource. Developing fracking in this area will require operators to solve logistical challenges. Tampico-Misantla Basin, located in the southern part of Tamaulipas, also has reserves set aside for drilling. These two formations will require much infrastructure development. Chapters in this report include: Tamaulipas background including energy industry in Mexico, regulatory agencies and existing infrastructure; Forecasting locations and pavement loading due to development activities; Texas case study; Implementing network monitoring; and Moving forward on fracking initiatives in Mexico.

• Record URL:
  https://library.ctr.utexas.edu/ctr-publications/iac/petroleum_prospecting_tamaulipas_20160713.pdf
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• Corporate Authors:

  University of Texas, Austin

  Center for Transportation Research, 1616 Guadalupe Street
  Austin, TX  United States  78701-1255
• Authors:
  • Machemehl, Randy B
  • Smith, Lisa
  • Zuehlke, Jennifer
  • Gutekunst, Jake
  • Motamed, Moggan
  • Alrashidan, Ahmad
  • LaVaye, Clair
  • Baumanis, Carolina
• Publication Date: 2016

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Maps; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 119p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; Forecasting; Hydraulic fracturing; Implementation; Infrastructure; Overweight loads; Pavement maintenance; Regulation; Transportation planning; Truck traffic
• Geographic Terms: Mexico; Tamaulipas (State); Texas
• Subject Areas: Energy; Pavements; Planning and Forecasting; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01608698
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 29 2016 11:10AM