Geological setting of oil shales in the permian Phosphoria Formation and some of the geochemistry of these rocks

Recent studies of the Meade Peak and the Retort Phosphatic Shale members of the Phosphoria Formation are presented that investigated the organic carbon content and some aspects of hydrocarbon generation from these rocks. The stratigraphy and sedimentation of these shales is discussed, along with the depositional environment. Organic carbon content and trace metal geochemistry of the shales are also reported. (JMT)