Hydrocarbon potential and Organofacies of the Devonian Antrim Shale, Michigan Basin

Abstract The Devonian Antrim Shale is an unconventional biogenic gas accumulation with a technical recoverable resource of 19.9 Tcf. However, major knowledge gaps remain regarding understanding of the source rock potential, organic facies assemblages and paleo-depositional conditions of the Antrim Shale members. This work utilized Rock-Eval pyrolysis, reflected light microscopy and solid bitumen reflectance to characterize the source rock quality, organo-facies assemblages, and thermal maturity of the various Antrim Shale members at three different localities in the Michigan Basin. Results showed that the Lachine and Norwood members are richer in organic matter (up to 24 wt%) than the Upper and Paxton members (